If you have gallstones symptoms or other problems with your gallbladder, you may have decided to have your gallbladder removed through cholecystectomy. Although the surgery is tolerable, your diet after gallbladder removal may significantly be altered to counter side effects in the first few weeks of recovery.
The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile made by the liver, which aids in fat digestion. Without the gallbladder regulating bile movement, bile will directly trickle into the intestines.
Because of this, your diet after gallbladder surgery should not contain too much fat, which could cause diarrhea. Other side effects include gas, indigestion, cramping, increased and uncontrolled bowel movement, and watery stools.
If you have gone through gallbladder removal you may also feel bloated and gain weight. Preparing a gallbladder removal diet is crucial to prevent any of these side effects. Read More
Cholecystectomy or the removal of the gallbladder through surgery comes in two types: open cholecystectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In both cases, the whole gallbladder is removed to treat gallstone formation or other conditions in the gallbladder.
If gallstones are causing problems to your digestive system, you may have been suggested gallbladder surgery. An operation could also have been recommended if you have biliary diskinesia (the malfunction of your gallbladder).