Gallbladder problems

Re: Gallbladder problems

• Pooka8 member

  September 2018

  I would not attempt any sort of. Cleanse without consulting your ob and they will. Like nix it.  Gallbladder problems are. Unfortunately common in pregnancy . I hope. It passes quickly like last time  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• diaphena member

  September 2018

  I had to have my gallbladder removed about 4 years ago (not pregnancy related, it was just dying on its own for funsies) and I was dealing with all those symptoms while waiting to get diagnosed and then waiting for my surgery date. The best way I found to deal with it was by reducing the fat in my diet really significantly. Your gallbladder helps digest fat so sticking to more carbs and protein may help. Like @Pooka8 said though, I wouldn't make any major diet changes without talking to your OB. My super low fat diet was perfectly fine for me at that time, but I have no clue if it'd be safe during pregnancy.

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• momofmanyinthemitten member

  September 2018

  Thanks for the responses. I’ve been drinking apple juice like a fiend to soften the gallstones and it has taken care of the pain completely. I’ll see what I can do with my diet now and hope that I’m over the worst of it.

  
  

   
  
  

  

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• diaphena member

  September 2018

  @momofmanyinthemitten Glad you're feeling better and I hope it stays that way! 

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• momofmanyinthemitten member

  September 2018

  Update: I’ve been on the gallbladder diet for 24 hours and feel like a new person. Two days ago, I looked 20 weeks pregnant. Today, I could pass for not pregnant. 

  
  

   
  
  

  

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• leendenny member

  March 2019

  @momofmanyinthemitten I know this is an old post but wondering what you found helpful to eat on the "gallbladder diet." I am having problems and hoping to nix it before it gets worse. Ow!!
  
  

  

  

  
  

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• momofmanyinthemitten member

  March 2019

  It ended up not being a problem for me. I drank a ton of apple juice for several days and the pain went away. My friend is currently on a very low-fat diet that is working for her.

  
  

   
  
  

  

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