One of the biggest problems with gallbladder surgery is that it doesn’t actually address the root cause of the issue.

Sure, it might relieve symptoms, but the underlying factors that caused your gallbladder to malfunction in the first place? They’re still hanging around, waiting to manifest in new ways down the line.

See, the gallbladder doesn’t just decide to get sick on its own. It’s part of a bigger system, intricately connected to the rest of your body. When something goes wrong with the gallbladder, it’s usually because of a buildup of stressors over time. These stressors might include things like metabolic dysfunction, mineral imbalances, poor diet choices (think low-fiber, high-processed foods), toxin exposure, or even disrupted circadian rhythms.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

What often gets overlooked are the long-term consequences of not having a gallbladder. Without it, your body struggles to digest fats properly, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and a condition called SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), among other digestive complications.

So, while I understand that when you’re dealing with abdominal pain, nausea, or loss of appetite due to gallbladder issues, surgery can feel like a lifeline, offering immediate relief — and that’s valid. I don’t blame anyone for taking that route.

The problem is that mainstream medicine often treats surgery as the final solution, when in reality, you’ve only won the battle, not the war. You’ve also incurred some significant losses, namely the added burden of helping your body adjust to life without a gallbladder.

But here’s the good news: It’s entirely possible to help your body compensate. It just requires a level of understanding and care that many conventional doctors aren’t trained to provide. Once the gallbladder is removed, there’s often a sigh of relief and a sense of finality. But it’s like treating a diabetic patient by amputating their foot—yes, you’ve addressed the immediate problem, but the root cause still lingers, waiting to wreak more havoc.

Now is the time to dig deep, to do what should have been done from the start. It’s time to identify and correct the systemic imbalances that led to gallbladder dysfunction in the first place.

Don’t sleep on this. Take the steps necessary to heal your body at the root, so you can avoid more significant health challenges down the road.

The gallbladder may be gone, but the real work of healing is just beginning.