03/16/2026
Many people are told that once the gallbladder is removed, the problem is “fixed.”
And while surgery can absolutely stop painful attacks… it doesn’t always address why the gallbladder struggled in the first place.
The gallbladder doesn’t actually make bile.
Your liver does.
The gallbladder simply stores and releases it when you eat fat.
When bile becomes thick or sluggish, gallbladder issues can develop.
Removing the gallbladder solves the acute crisis, but the liver is still responsible for producing bile — which is essential for digesting fats and absorbing nutrients.
This becomes even more important if you have Hashimoto’s, because your thyroid relies on fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K for immune balance and metabolism.
One simple way to support bile flow:
Start meals with bitter foods like arugula, dandelion greens, radicchio, or lemon water.
Small signals like this can help stimulate digestion.
If you’ve had your gallbladder removed and have Hashimoto’s, I’m curious:
Have you noticed digestive changes since surgery?
Comment HASHI and I’ll share more on what to support next.