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A member asked:
I had my gallbladder removed a month ago, does this effect at all the way your body breaks down alcohol?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It should not.: However boozing after gallbladder surgery may cause unpleasant symptoms related to fat malabsorption including abdominal pain,diarrhea. Ease up on the budweiser, the cocktail, vodka and tequila! http://www.livestrong.com/article/518662-should-alcohol-and-caffeine-be-avoided-after-gallbladder-removal/
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: NO- it can affect the way your body breaks down fats the liver does all of the filtering.
Answered 11/26/2014
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