Post-Cholecystectomy: Diet Without a Gallbladder
Cholecystectomy, also called gallbladder removal surgery, is a common treatment for gallstones and certain other gallbladder diseases. The procedure brings relief from painful symptoms but it requires certain lifestyle adjustments. This is true when it comes to diet. The gallbladder plays a role in storing and releasing bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps break down fats. Without the gallbladder, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine in a continuous, unregulated stream. This can obviously impact digestion.
