Having any organ removed is a monumental procedure and necessitates serious lifestyle changes afterward. What is the recovery process like after gallbladder surgery?
Dr. Kate
Fears and reality
Most people try to avoid surgery when they learn there is an issue with their gallbladder. They often worry that following the surgery they won’t be able to eat their favorite foods and drink their favorite beverages, including alcohol.
In reality, it's not that bad. For the four months after surgery, the patient must observe a strict diet. Only after 18 months can they return to their old habits, as long as ===they are not harmful to health. During this period, the body will learn to live without a gallbladder and compensate for its absence.
Not a diet, but a way of life
For many people, gallbladder removal is a great reason to think seriously about their lifestyle. After all, a poor lifestyle is one of the factors...
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