Gallbladder Removal Guide: Diet, Side Effects & Recovery

Recovering from gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) requires a specific diet to manage nutrient absorption and prevent nausea. Patients should also monitor for B12 anemia and follow safety limits on weight lifting and exercise.

Side Effects of Gallbladder Surgery

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jaime Herndon

A cholecystectomy is the surgical procedure that involves removal of the gallbladder, and over half a million people a year have this procedure. The gallbladder collects bile, which is a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.