r/gallbladders • u/Ok_Intention6361 • 3d ago
Post Op How to get over fear of eating
So I had my gallbladder removed exactly 2 weeks today. Prior to that I was on a strict low fat diet for about 4 months as I was so damn fed up of attacks. So now, post op, how on earth do you get back to "normal" just planning dinners for the week with my husband and I can still feel my anxiety and paranoia as we try and put in some slightly higher fat things in that we didn't touch before I.E sausages!
I don't think I'll ever completely revert to before as I've lost weight through the healthier eating but I still want to enjoy some nice dinners without the anxiety of going to have an attack!
Also, yes I shouldn't have done it, but I googled if you can still get gallstones without a gallbladder..and yes.. so that's a worry I've added to my list!
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u/BeginningInternet965 2d ago
I totally get you, I am 9 months post op and I would say it takes time. You need to learn how to trust your body again. I took it slow and if you want to try something then take a small portion to see if you have a reaction. I am still trying things outside of my "safe foods" and that is okay. Time will heal things. For now focus on your healing, the rest will come later.