[PDF] Post Gallbladder Surgery Diet Menu PDF in English

After gallbladder surgery, follow a progressive diet starting with clear liquids, moving to low fat foods for 2-3 weeks, then slowly reintroducing high fat foods one at a time. Go slow, limit fats initially, and allow 4-6 weeks for your body to adapt to life without the gallbladder before resuming a normal diet.

Post Gallbladder Surgery Diet Menu PDF in English

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• Start with clear liquids only after surgery – Things like water, clear broth, juice without pulp, popsicles, gelatin. Avoid milk, cream, alcohol.
• Move to low fat foods after a few days – Choose foods low in total fat and saturated fat. Avoid fried foods, fatty meats, whole milk dairy.
• Reintroduce high fat foods slowly – After 2-3 weeks on the low fat diet, start adding small amounts of higher fat foods one at a time every few days.
• Pay attention to your body – Notice if high fat foods cause pain, gas, bloating. Avoid any foods that cause discomfort.
• Give your body time to adjust – It can take 4-6 weeks for your body to adapt to digesting fats without the gallbladder. Go slow and be patient.