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.

Close-up of surgeon operating with surgical scissors

List of Food to Eat After Gallbladder Removal

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Seana Rossi

Cholecystectomy is the name of the surgery for the removal of the gallbladder, which is one of the most common surgical procedures for women in the United States, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.