Weight loss is not the goal of a cholecystectomy (gall bladder surgery). To achieve adequate weight loss, one must limit their caloric intake and exercise regularly. People generally require about 2000 calories per day; with extra calories will increasing a person’s weight. For your reference, one pound of body fat is approximately 3500 calories so eating 500 extra calories a day would make you gain 1 lb per week. We generally recommend people who are motivated to lose weight to aim for 1 – 2 hours of aerobic exercise per day.
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