Why Can't I Eat Anything After Gallbladder Surgery? Your Guide to Post-Op Diet
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the U.S.. Following this surgery, many patients find themselves asking: why can't I eat anything after gallbladder surgery? The answer lies in how your digestive system adjusts to no longer having an organ that stores concentrated bile to help break down fats.