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.

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Nutritional Absorption After Gallbladder Removal

The gallbladder serves mostly as a storage unit for bile, which is released from the liver to digest fats so they can be absorbed. During gallbladder surgery, your surgeon removes the gallbladder, usually because it has filled with gallstones.

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