Taking out the gallbladder impacts how food gets digested by messing with bile. The gallbladder holds onto bile to help break down fats in our food. Without it, bile flows non-stop into our small intestine, which can make a difference in digesting fats. Some patients might experience changes in their bathroom habits, like going more or having looser stools. Most people adjust fine to these changes, but some may need to switch their diet or take meds to handle uncomfortable tummy symptoms.