After Gallbladder Removal: 3 Conditions You Could Develop — Why You Should Avoid the Surgery When Possible

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When the gallbladder is removed, the liver continues producing bile.

The main difference is that bile is no longer stored and released in concentrated amounts. Instead, it flows more continuously from the liver through the bile ducts into the intestine.

For most people, this change causes few significant problems.

What Happens Immediately After Gallbladder Removal?

During the first days or weeks following  surgery, some people experience temporary digestive changes such as:

loose stools
diarrhea
bloating
abdominal discomfort
nausea
increased gas

difficulty tolerating very fatty meals

These problems often improve as the digestive system adapts.

Eating smaller portions and temporarily limiting very high-fat foods may make recovery more comfortable.

1. Bile Acid Diarrhea

One of the better-recognized digestive problems after gallbladder removal is persistent diarrhea related to bile acids.

Without the gallbladder storing bile between meals, bile enters the intestine more continuously. In some