I just recently had my gall bladder removed. Can anyone explain to me how the liver takes over its function.?

Question

Why is it's function not required anymore for the digestive process?

Answer 1

Well, it's simple. The gall bladder is just that - a bladder. It is a temporary holding space for bile and other digestive enzymes. When the gall bladder is overwhelmed with formed gall stones or sludge, it contracts painfully to eliminate the blockage.

When the gall bladder is removed, no gall stones or sludge are produced and the digestive juices flow down the re-connected common bile duct into the intestines to assist in digestion.

Answer 2

I had my gall bladder removed around15 years ago, and was surprised to learn that it truly had any function at all. Of course, the medical people told me the exact opposite until after they had removed it, but, it was in pretty bad shape as the lab reports showed. BUT, to your question: It's my understanding, in layman's terms, that the liver doubles or otherwise increases its functioning to compensate for the gall bladder being gone. I can assure you that, 15 years after the fact, and numerous blood tests to confirm it, my liver is at least as healthy as it was before I had my gall bladder removed, and has only served to increase the dosage of medicine my doctor had to prescribe for another life long ailment I have. He said one day, "The only reason I have to keep increasing your dosage is because you have such a healthy liver." I liked hearing that. He has leveled off the dosage now, about 10 years ago really, once he could find out just how healthy my liver was, so I'm not near as worried, or really worried at all, at the impact the removal of my gall bladder is having on my overall health. And I'm in to my 50's and living just fine. I hope I've helped answer your question even though I know I didn't have any technical information to give you. I just never went to med school and the doctors seemed at a loss for words in answering my questions at the time. God Bless you!

Answer 3

The liver produces bile which helps break down fat. The bile is only stored in the gall bladder. So if they take it out it's OK because your liver will still continue to make the bile.

Answer 4

The gall blader is just a REPOSITORY for bile that is created elsewhere. The fact that you no longer have excess bile stored for use simply means you have to monitor your diet closer and not just eat when you want but the bile will still be manufactured just not stored.

Answer 5

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