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Can I eat eggs after gallbladder surgery?

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The primary function of our gallbladder is to store and pump the concentrated bile needed for digestion, which is vital for fat metabolism. Bile which is produced by the liver is stored in concentrated forms in the gallbladder. When the gallbladder is removed as a result of gallstones, the bile of lower concentration enters directly into the small intestine.  After a gallbladder removal surgery, it is recommended to have your meal spread throughout the day. One egg approximately contains 11 grams of fat. After a gallbladder removal surgery, the amount of fat in an egg can be difficult for you to tolerate immediately. But as your body is adjusting, eating one whole egg in one serving should not cause any problem. For a low-fat diet, 40-60gms of fat is allowed per day. Eating one egg a day should not be a problem after your gallbladder removal surgery. If you are young and active you may have two whole eggs a day. Make it a point to consume both the eggs in two different servings

Is obesity a risk factor for pancreatitis?

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Acute Pancreatitis is the sudden inflammation of the pancreas. If for some reason the pancreatic juice does not pass through the pancreatic duct but spills over the entire pancreas, inflammation occurs. This scenario can be compared to an erupting volcano. This inflammation normally subsides on its own if it is mild. Acute pancreatitis can occur in life-threatening form also. Although gallstones and alcohol abuse are the causes of acute pancreatitis, several studies have shown that obesity also influences the occurrence of pancreatitis.  Obesity, as we all know, plays an important role in increasing a person's risks of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, and other diseases. Increased levels of triglycerides in the blood are also one potential factor that can cause Acute Pancreatitis. Generally, most people who are obese have higher triglycerides level in their blood. So if a person has acute pancreatitis and if they are obese, it can alter the course of the disease f