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Old Crank

(3,589 posts)
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 01:31 PM Dec 2023

An information request

I will be having my gallbladder removed soon. This means that I will need to watch my fat intake as a percentage of by overall diet. So sauted pigskin in a lard sauce is out..

Does anyone have some suggestions on places to look for low fat recipes? Doesn't have to be no fat but below 3-5% of the serving size at least until I find out where my stability point will end up.



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An information request (Original Post) Old Crank Dec 2023 OP
I had mine out 20 years ago and have never had a problem Kali Dec 2023 #1
Thanks Old Crank Dec 2023 #2
I had several low fat cookbooks, but I sold them or donated them when I moved. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #3
I have to figure out their equivalent here in Munich Old Crank Dec 2023 #4
This is a Google link AKwannabe Dec 2023 #5
Thanks, will look into it. Old Crank Dec 2023 #7
Sorry I have no suggestions (and I SHOULD,) elleng Dec 2023 #6
We get Gelato here mostly Old Crank Dec 2023 #8
Cooks.com is an awesome reference justaprogressive Dec 2023 #9
I will look into it, thanks Old Crank Dec 2023 #10

Kali

(55,011 posts)
1. I had mine out 20 years ago and have never had a problem
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 01:50 PM
Dec 2023

I love fatty things. have to watch more for overall calories than digestive issues. everyone is different but my experience was the only thing different in my life after surgery was no more gall bladder attacks.

lower fat recipes are everywhere. sub broth for saute, just use less fat when cooking, and some baking you can use applesauce, but see how it goes after a few months healing up. you might not have to change anything.

Old Crank

(3,589 posts)
2. Thanks
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 02:17 PM
Dec 2023

I have been warned about excess fat. My mother had hers out a long time ago and she didn't seem to have any complaints or she just didn't bother.
My wife can't have applesauce. Too much fuctose for her intolerance.

sinkingfeeling

(51,457 posts)
3. I had several low fat cookbooks, but I sold them or donated them when I moved.
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 02:37 PM
Dec 2023

I would advise looking for some at the local thrift shops, Goodwill, or Salvation Army stores, because I always find a few there.

Old Crank

(3,589 posts)
4. I have to figure out their equivalent here in Munich
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 03:50 PM
Dec 2023

Reading the German isn't a problem. After 8 years here I am pretty good at recipe German. As long as it isn't printed in teh old gothic blackletter type.

Old Crank

(3,589 posts)
7. Thanks, will look into it.
Sun Dec 3, 2023, 12:18 AM
Dec 2023

I like sheet pan recipes. Or Blech Rezepts as one of my little German books calls them.

elleng

(130,956 posts)
6. Sorry I have no suggestions (and I SHOULD,)
Sat Dec 2, 2023, 06:45 PM
Dec 2023

had mine removed years ago and have felt no repercussions; must say, I essentially ignore/forget about it! Have ice cream most'many days/nights!

'Break a leg!'

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