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How different will my life/eating habits be after my gallbladder is removed? i will have my gallbladder removed because of gallstones and infection.

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Better!: Most people who have their gallbladder removed have no side effects; about one-in-five will get (transient) diarrhea associated with fatty food intake. Even in the worst-case scenario, meds can be used to control this, albeit rarely necessary. Most importantly, you will never get a gallbladder attack again! good luck.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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Can one develop gallstones even after gallbladder removed? If so, how is it possible and why? If gallbladder is gone how can gallstones develop?

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Are there non surgical options to treat gallstones? If not, can the stone be removed without removing the gallbladder? Thanks?

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Had gallbladder & stones removed two months ago and pain is back on rhs agin. Also getting occasional sharp pain on lhs under ribs.

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I'm having a constant pain on my left side, wondering is it possible to have gallstones in my pancreas if I had my gallbladder removed last year?

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I have removed the gallbladder because of gallstones 7 years ago...now i have a severe pain on the same place and pain in the shoulder .reason plz?

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