G,

Had mine removed, around 15 years ago I believe. Good riddance too. Those attacks were certainly on the short list of most painful things I’ve experienced. Like you I haven’t had any issues since they yanked it out.

This coming Thursday I will have completed my 5th consecutive month of 5:2 – age 62, 197 to 167 lbs, waist (at belly-button) 45″ to 37″, BMI 30 to 25.5 – and I’ve never had anything happen during that time which made me think of my gallbladder – until I read your post.

Of course all these factors, possibilities, and realities have to be considered on an individual basis and particular given experiences. My guess is that since you’ve had no gallbladder issues in the 6 years since your operation it’s fairly unlikely practicing 5:2 would have any negative effects on that prior condition. But you still have to keep an eye on everything. You know what to do if something goes wack – stop.

Other than that, welcome aboard, and don’t be surprised if 5:2 changes your life. It’s changed several.

D

Yes, you certainly can fast after having your gallbladder removed. I had mine out in June and resumed fasting in July. Absolutely no difference from before op to after op I’m happy to say. I was a bit concerned myself how it would go but it’s fine. I only do maintenance now with one day a week but sometimes two If I need to. Good luck with your op.

I had mine removed 3 years ago.

I have just started 5:2 and decided that rather than a complete fast day I would have lots of small snacks throughout the day. Did it yesterday and it worked for me.

The function of the gallbladder is to store bile which helps in the digestion of fatty foods in the small intestines. I cant see how fasting will adversely affect you? In fact it would probably help.

I understand exactly what you mean about bile constantly dripping. I had my gallbladder removed 2014 and I have sudden toilet attacks that was never part of my lifestyle. I think it is because of the fasting definitely. As long as there’s a toilet nearby I’m ok lol . I’m really ok with it and have gotten use to it. It’s not always regular either, it comes and goes . I still like to fast 2 days a week for the health benefits supposedly. Good luck with it . I think it may always be there no matter what you eat or how you eat your 500 calories. It’s the lack of full stomach. 🙂

Hi there,

As a person with the genetic form of gall stones (very rare). At the age of ten, I had the whole gall bladder removed, and now I guess my liver is doing all the work. Since then, I haven’t drunk any alcohol since my 20’s, no smoking, and no drugs to give my liver the best chance of processing what I eat.

I have mostly stuck to a low carb/ vegetarian diet for around 6 years. My weight has stayed mostly downwards. I’m currently on a 16:9 every day, but considering doing 2x 24 hr or 3x 24 hr. The benefit of doing 24 hrs is the allowance of food, on a water diet your body and mind go into an incredible tussle.