Hello everyone, I'm a newbie and as expected, I have some questions. 3yrs ago my doc told me that I had to watch my fat intake due to the development of gallstones. He said if I didn't I would eventually need surgery to remove them. I know what he meant was to stay away from KFC, Big Mac's, gravy etc. but how does LCing affect gallstones? I know there are good fats and bad fats. Should I be watching my butter and mayo etc.? Any advice would be appreciated. TIA Donna
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I only know what I have ready on Dr. Atkins Website:

Atkins Gallstone Fallacy

Fallacy: 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 more than 90 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 13 percent of the participants9. 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.