The gallbladder is a small, sac-like organ located beneath the liver. Its role is to store bile produced by the liver and release it into the small intestine to aid in digesting fatty and oily foods.

You’ve just had your gallbladder removed (or you might be facing surgery) and now you may be wondering: Can I still eat the foods I like? Will I ever digest fat normally again? The answer is yes, but ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a digestive fluid made by the liver. When a person eats, especially fatty foods, the gallbladder squeezes to release bile into the small intestine. This ...