digestive tract.
Once recovery is complete, many people return to their normal activities and usual diet.
## Why Is the Gallbladder Removed in the First Place?
Gallbladder surgery is commonly recommended when gallstones repeatedly cause symptoms or complications.
Gallstones can block bile ducts and lead to pain, inflammation, jaundice, or pancreatitis.
In these situations, removing the gallbladder can prevent repeated attacks and potentially serious complications.
## The Bottom Line
You absolutely **can live without your gallbladder**.
Your liver continues making bile, but instead of being stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, bile
