What are the problems having the gallbladder removed?

Benefits v. Risks: Most people do very, very well after having their gallbladder removed. Like any operation, there are risks associated with the surgery, yet these are rare. App. 20% may develop diarrhea after surgery, especially with fatty foods; however, this usually resolves in time. More importantly, the pain from gallbladder attacks that prompted the need for surgery will never return.

None really: Aside from surgical complications, living without a gallbladder is of no consequence for most people. Rarely people have some trouble with a high fat meal, which we avoid anyway. Surgical complications are rare, but can be serious in the very small number of people who sustain injuries to the common bile duct during surgery.