You Can Live Without Your Gallbladder — But Here’s What Really Changes Inside You

that people can digest food normally after gallbladder removal.

During recovery, however, the digestive system may need time to adjust.

Some people temporarily experience:

* Bloating
* Indigestion
* Gas
* Abdominal discomfort
* Loose stools
* More frequent bowel movements

These symptoms often improve as the body adapts.

 

## 3. Some People Develop Diarrhea

One of the better-known changes after gallbladder surgery is looser or more frequent stools.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains that a small number of people develop softer and more frequent bowel movements after gallbladder removal

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