What are the side effects of having no gallbladder?

It’s possible you’ll experience digestive side effects when your gallbladder is removed.

Difficulty digesting fat. It may take your body time to adjust to its new method of digesting fat.
Diarrhea and flatulence.
Constipation.
Intestinal injury.
Jaundice or fever.

How does gallbladder removal affect the body?

When the gallbladder is removed, bile made by the liver can no longer be stored between meals. Instead, the bile flows directly into the intestine anytime the liver produces it. Thus, there still is bile in the intestine to mix with food and fat.

What are the long term effects of gallbladder removal?

Post-cholecystectomy syndrome includes symptoms of:

Fatty food intolerance.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Flatulence (gas)
Indigestion.
Diarrhea.
Jaundice (yellowish tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes)
Episodes of abdominal pain.

Can you still have problems after gallbladder removal?

While it is not the norm to experience digestive problems after gallbladder surgery, they can include: Difficulty digesting fatty foods. Some people have a slightly more difficult time digesting fatty foods for the first month after surgery. Eating a low-fat diet may help.

How can I speed up my recovery after gallbladder surgery?

Choose garments that stretch and have soft material. Little movements go a long way. Moving around may feel like the last thing that you want to do if you are sore and tired, but actually getting up and moving around every few hours will expedite the healing process and help reduce the build-up of gas in your belly.

Can I sleep on my side after gallbladder surgery?

comfortable. After 48 hours you may sleep flat on your back, you may not sleep on your stomach or sides for four weeks. Fluids: Fluids are critical following surgery. Drinking fluids is very important to help rid the body of the drugs used in surgery.

How do you get out of bed after gallbladder surgery?

To get out of bed:

Roll onto your side.
Bend your knees until your legs are hanging over the side of the bed.
Use your arms to lift your upper body up so that you are sitting on the edge of the bed.
Push off with your arms to stand up.