It does not suddenly begin performing an entirely new function after the gallbladder is removed.
What changes is simply where bile goes.
Instead of being temporarily stored in the gallbladder, it passes directly from the liver into the intestines.
## 7. You Can Still Absorb Nutrients
Most people continue absorbing nutrients normally after gallbladder removal.
The operation does not normally prevent the digestive system from absorbing vitamins, minerals, protein, or carbohydrates.
Because bile helps digest fat, people experiencing persistent severe diarrhea or difficulty tolerating food should discuss their symptoms with a