The gallbladder removal drastically impacted his digestive abilities. Chronic issues since 2008.
Prior to having my gall bladder out, I had read that many people have issues with what they eat after their gall bladder surgery, especially anything greasy. I'd already been on acid reflux medicine for many years, have a hiatal hernia, and Barrett's Esophagus, so I figured I'd be one of those people. I don't know why, but I have no problems with anything I eat. I feel very fortunate.
As a side note, my grandmother died during gall bladder surgery the year before I was born. The fact that they had to open me up, had me a little worried. I never said anything to the surgeon until a post-op appointment. I didn't want to jinx him.