return to normal.
The liver continues doing its job and continues producing bile. The digestive system simply handles that bile differently because there is no longer a storage reservoir.
During recovery, some people benefit from temporarily limiting very fatty, fried, or greasy foods and choosing smaller meals. Over time, many people are able to expand their diet again.
If diarrhea, persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, fever, jaundice, or other concerning symptoms occur after surgery, medical evaluation is important.
The Bottom Line
The gallbladder is useful, but it is not essential for survival. Its primary role is to store and concentrate bile produced by the liver.
Gallbladder removal can cause temporary digestive changes, and a minority of people may experience longer-lasting symptoms. But it is incorrect to claim that the operation inevitably causes three specific diseases or that everyone should avoid surgery.
The right decision depends on why the
