How can I combat post-gallbladder-removal belly fat and weight gain during menopause?

Hi, I am very interested to join a support group for weight gain after gallbladder removal. Please let me know. I really am having a difficult time with weight I have gained since GB and Liver Resection. I hope to hear from you. Have a great day . Thank You Anna

I agree. I had my gall bladder removed in Feb 2015. I began eating more than before but I was also going through tremendous amounts of stress. But thankfully I was scared into losing weight. Pain in knees, back and hands, having to use a cpap machine because I was choking in my sleep. Air coming up from my diagram because my stomache was pushing it up. Fatigue, I could go on and on. One night I was sitting watching a movie and It thought felt like my throat was tightening up or at least narrower than previously. I got panicky because I felt I couldn't breathe properly. My tongue had felt too big for a long time. What was wrong? I searched everywhere on the Internet. What did I find? I was just too heavy. Fat doesn't just go to one or two places on your body, and yes your tongue can get fatter if you get fatter. So I was so scared that I started to eat portion controlled fresh food diet. I ate 5-6 times a day protein based meals and drank lots of water. I blamed everything for my weight gain. I was emotionally eating and killing myself. I'm not saying it was easy, the first week was hard, but I had a nap today without my cpap machine and I fell asleep reading and sleep well. I was surprised when I woke. I use eft and other methods to control my appetite. No drugs no pills. It's all in our minds. I'm adding exercise this week. It's about making excuses, using those excuses and not moving. I still have a long way to go but I did this to myself and must fix it myself and I feel better when I'm trying to fix it instead of stuffing my face for no reason. It feels great to be in control. Having or not having a gall bladder is not the reasons we gain weight. I was obese before and after removal so it was me who had the problem not a physical issue. I know that know after the fact. But for twenty years I have been losing out on my life. No more I'm in charge now, in fact I probably caused gall bladder issues by poor eating. I take all the responsibility for my health. You have to start now today it's your body your temple your life. Xo

I am in the same boat. I had gall bladder removal in August 2014, however I ended up with an umbilical hernia post surgery. I have gained 5lbs and have a bloated stomach. I have tried nutrisystem and lost 7in one month,but I myself seems to have hunger pains more than I have ever had prior to surgery. I started phenmtermine 37.5 and am on day 2. Luckily for me I have noticed no hunger pains and am able to half of what I would normally eat. I'm hoping that I am able to loose weight .