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Wats a persons life like after having gallbladder & appendix removed. can they eat like they use to. any effects in their life later on?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Normal : You don't need either one and you'll never know they're gone!

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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No change: There should be no change in lifestyle after either or both operations, and no long term health consequences . However a few patients do report changes in digestion such as increased gas and bloating after gallbladder removal . Removal of the appendix has no effect on anything else.

Dr Goren agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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