Advice on bladder surgery

what are the harms and after effects of removing gall bladder and what kind of diet should be taken after that
(November 9, 2010)

Advice on bladder surgery

Every year, approximately half a million people, living across the United States of America undergo surgery to have their gall bladder removed. Although it is a common procedure, it is quite normal for a person to be apprehensive about several things, like if there will be any pain after gall bladder removal surgery, gall bladder surgery side effects, gall bladder surgery complications, the aftercare involved in the gall bladder surgery as well as a gall bladder surgery recovery diet, just to name a few. Most people hope to have a pain free, bloating free, and gas free post surgery recovery procedure, with the freedom to eat whatever they want. To have a problem free recovery, it is necessary to follow the post gall bladder surgery diet that your doctor recommends. Fortunately, there is a 60% chance of having a problem-free post surgery recovery.


Studies indicate that in around 40% of the gall bladder removal surgeries, people will still have some of the symptoms. However, in most cases, complications after a gall bladder surgery are uncommon. Most people state that the pain and the other symptoms of gall bladder problems disappear after a gall bladder removal surgery. Moreover, there are rarely any harmful after effects or side effects of this surgical procedure. Only about 10% of the people who have been through this procedure may suffer from diarrhea, since the bile is not stored in the gall bladder any more. Therefore, it is safe to say that a majority of the people lead normal lives even after the removal of their gall bladders.

Post gall bladder surgery diet

Although it is advisable for a person to follow a low-fat post gall bladder surgery diet this is not necessary in every case. However, after surgery, if any unpleasant symptoms are noticed, then the person may need to switch over to a diet with minimal fat for some time. As the patient recovers from the surgery, gradually small amounts of fat can be added to their post gall bladder surgery diet. However, it is generally advisable for a person to follow a healthy, balanced and a nutritious diet that is low in fat and sugar, but high in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and other nutrients. Therefore, on a regular basis, after the surgery, it is best to have a diet that includes 5 to 6 small meals a day, as well as a variety of foods from various food groups. The five food groups that should be included in a post gall bladder surgery diet are fruits, vegetables, grains and pulses, meats and poultry as well as dietary products.

Before undergoing a gall bladder removal surgery, it is better to take an appointment with a doctor, to get any questions and doubts clarified.

Gall bladder surgery complications

Every year, approximately half a million people, living across the United States of America undergo surgery to have their gall bladder removed. Although it is a common procedure, it is quite normal for a person to be apprehensive about several things, like if there will be any pain after gall bladder removal surgery, gall bladder surgery side effects, gall bladder surgery complications, the aftercare involved in the gall bladder surgery as well as a gall bladder surgery recovery diet, just to name a few. Most people hope to have a pain free, bloating free, and gas free post surgery recovery procedure, with the freedom to eat whatever they want.

To have a problem free recovery, it is necessary to follow the post gall bladder surgery diet that your doctor recommends. Fortunately, there is a 60% chance of having a problem-free post surgery recovery. Studies indicate that in around 40% of the gall bladder removal surgeries, people will still have some of the symptoms. However, in most cases, complications after a gall bladder surgery are uncommon. Most people state that the pain and the other symptoms of gall bladder problems disappear after a gall bladder removal surgery. Moreover, there are rarely any harmful after effects or side effects of this surgical procedure. Only about 10% of the people who have been through this procedure may suffer from diarrhea, since the bile is not stored in the gall bladder any more. Therefore, it is safe to say that a majority of the people lead normal lives even after the removal of their gall bladders. 

Post gall bladder surgery diet

Although it is advisable for a person to follow a low-fat post gall bladder surgery diet this is not necessary in every case. However, after surgery, if any unpleasant symptoms are noticed, then the person may need to switch over to a diet with minimal fat for some time. As the patient recovers from the surgery, gradually small amounts of fat can be added to their post gall bladder surgery diet. However, it is generally advisable for a person to follow a healthy, balanced and a nutritious diet that is low in fat and sugar, but high in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and other nutrients. Therefore, on a regular basis, after the surgery, it is best to have a diet that includes 5 to 6 small meals a day, as well as a variety of foods from various food groups. The five food groups that should be included in a post gall bladder surgery diet are fruits, vegetables, grains and pulses, meats and poultry as well as dietary products. 

Before undergoing a gall bladder removal surgery, it is better to take an appointment with a doctor, to get any questions and doubts clarified

Gall Bladder Surgery Diet 

After a surgery in which gall bladder is removed complications is very rare and you will observe that the pain and other symptoms are completely disappeared. In most of the cases there are no harms or after effects, but only 10% of the people may suffer from diarrhea. This is because bile is no longer stored in the gall bladder after it is removed and is instead delivered directly to the small intestine. But majority of the people may lead a perfectly normal life without any after effects as the bile duct which is found above the gall bladder tends to enlarge and help to store bile and release it after a meal.

A person need not follow a low-fat diet after the removal of gall bladder (unless any unpleasant symptoms are noticed) as the bile which is a prerequisite is the digestion of fat is still present in the small intestine. However following surgery a low fat diet is suggested, but gradually as a person recovers from the surgery fat can be added in the diet. But in general a well balanced diet with loads of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole cereal grains and its products and sprouts are recommended as they besides being nutritious they are also low in fat.