When you have your gallbladder removed (cholecystectomy), your body undergoes some changes, but you can generally live without this organ. Here’s what happens:
What is the gallbladder?
It is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. Its main function is to store bile , a fluid produced by the liver that helps digest fats.
What happens after they take it away?
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Bile is no longer stored :
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Without a gallbladder, bile no longer accumulates and is released when you eat fats.
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Instead, it flows directly from the liver to the small intestine , constantly.
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Fat digestion :
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The body can still digest fats, but less efficiently , especially if you eat a lot at once.
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This can cause diarrhea, gas, or discomfort in some people, especially at first.
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Body adaptation :
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Most people adapt over time.
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Some require dietary changes , such as avoiding very fatty or very large meals.
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