Post-Cholecystectomy Recovery

After gallbladder removal, not just fat but also excessive caffeine, alcohol, greasy and spicy irritating food, and overeating can worsen digestive discomfort and post-meal diarrhea. It's especially good to limit these irritants early in recovery and eat small, regular meals while observing your body's response. Alcohol also affects digestion, liver load, and sleep, so it's safest to avoid it early on. As you adapt, you can identify and adjust foods that don't suit you personally.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

At Dongjedang, we view irritating food and excessive drinking during early recovery as "adding a burden to digestion that is only just adapting to a new rhythm." During this period, it's beneficial for recovery to keep the stomach comfortable while stabilizing digestive flow, helping the body adapt smoothly to digestion without a gallbladder.