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Well...... I have gall stones, and the Dr. says I cannot continue to eat like this. I had an attack this afternoon, and he says all the fat intake is what caused the sudden attack!!! Any advice on what I should do?
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Here's a recent thread about an identical situation:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ht=gall+stonesF ~ 5' 5"
262/262/135
Restart 1/1/10
2 week Induction
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oh missy....sending big
Catherine (jersey)
Re-Start: 12/14/07
SW 261.5 CW 237.0 GW 189
The Second Half - my journal
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=52408
Induction: 11/16/04
SW 274 (6'1")
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{{{{{{{{{{{Missy}}}}}}}}}} I'm sorry about the gallstones. Unfortunately, I don't have any suggestions cuz I'm not an expert. I'm really hoping someone will come along with some good adivse. I think it'll be beneficial for us to know.
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Thanks for the hugs Jersey and Elsy!!! You are the greatest. Thanks for the link Creek, I will check it out!Comment
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So as I read it, it is not the Atkins WOE causing the gallstones, but the higher fat of Atkins is making the existing gallstones leave the gallbladder and causing problems.Fallacy #7: Atkins is high in fat, and we all know that fats cause gallbladder disease.
Fact: There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that gallstones (responsible for over ninety percent of gallbladder disease) are formed when fat intake is low. In a study that examined the effects of a diet that provided 27 grams of fat per day, gallstones developed in thirteen percent of the participants. The reason is that the gallbladder will not contract unless fat is taken in, and if it doesn't contract, a condition called biliary stasis develops and the bile salts crystallize into stones. Our gallbladders need to be kept active to prevent stone formation.
It is not uncommon to find gallstones in people who are obese, although the gallstones may not be causing discomfort. People with existing stones may, however, have trouble with high-fat meals. If you are one of these people you may have to slowly increase the level of fat you eat according to your own tolerance-meaning, how you feel. Remember, gallstones are not formed overnight. So anyone who tells you they started doing Atkins and two weeks later developed gallstones doesn't fully understand the medical situation.Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI
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Missy I have not experience, knowledge or advice to give. Just wanted to say that is indeed unfortunate.
What did your doctor suggest?Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
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Running: 50/100 km
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Oh no! I hate that for you Missy! Hopefully you can find a way to stick around... Get well soon though...
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I had my worst gall bladder attack following a LC, LF diet. That was the one that had the Dr want to take it out.
Usually it's not the high fat that causes the stones.
And just so you know, I had my gall bladder out and have no problems at all eating fat like everyone told me I would.Comment
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