Will you have trouble moving bowel without a gallbladder?

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile, which is a fluid that helps digest fats. When you eat a meal, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine, which helps to break down the fats in the food.

If you have your gallbladder removed, you will still be able to digest food, but you may have some problems with digesting fats. This is because the gallbladder helps to concentrate bile, and without it, the bile may be too diluted to be effective in breaking down fats.

As a result, you may experience some diarrhea, gas, and bloating after you eat a meal that is high in fat. However, these symptoms should improve over time as your body adjusts to the absence of your gallbladder.

In some cases, people may also experience constipation after having their gallbladder removed. This is because the bile salts can irritate the colon and cause the stools to become dry and hard. If you are experiencing constipation, you should talk to your doctor about ways to manage it.

Overall, having your gallbladder removed should not have a significant impact on your ability to move your bowels. However, you may experience some temporary changes in your bowel movements after surgery, such as diarrhea, gas, bloating, or constipation. These symptoms should improve over time as your body adjusts to the absence of your gallbladder.