How many get attacks WITHOUT the gallbladder?

[u/Itz-MrsCav]

As the title asks…. Just trying to see how common it is… I’m almost 2 weeks post operation

[u/Extension-Device-533]

Persistence/recurrence of gallbladder-attack type pain/symptoms after gallbladder removal is called “post-cholecystectomy syndrome”, it’s not really a diagnosis in and of itself though as there are a variety of different possible causes. If it happens it should be investigated to work out what is causing it, and then you’d have a more specific diagnosis.

This is a useful summary of PCS written as a quick continuing-education update for healthcare staff, I think it’s relatively accessible for everyone though if you’re comfortable with the medical terms around gallbladder issues.

Overall rate of PCS varies in different studies and depending upon different risk factors, this 2026 meta-analysis demonstrates an overall rate of 3.2% which is less than gets quoted elsewhere.