Gallstones

In a recent ultra sound report multiple stones were found in my gallblader (gallbladder).  I am interested in gallstone diet to prevent a surgery.  What am I allowed to eat or drink?  

My routines are, tea with sugar and milk every morning after a bowl of oat meal
vegetable soup for lunch with fresh fruits banana and/or apple or a small sandwich of veggie burger or fried fish
full dinner with grilled fish, or traditional pakistani recipie of moderate spicy chicken curry, plain rice (fried).

Please advise, thanks

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Generally a low fat diet is recommended.
To be avoided -
Butter, margarine, Cooking oils including olive oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil
Fried food,
Dairy Products like - Full-cream or Jersey milk, Evaporated and condensed milk.
Full-fat cheese, such as Cheddar and Stilton. Full fat soft cheese. Cream. Full-fat yogurt.
The following link will provide you with details regarding what to avoid and what to take -
http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/docs%5Cleaflets%5C169.pdf