If you’ve ever had pain under your right rib cage, bloating after meals, nausea after eating fat, or were told you “just need your gallbladder out”…
This article is for you.
Because here’s what most women are never told:
Your gallbladder isn’t the problem. It’s a clue.
And removing it doesn’t fix what caused the issue in the first place.
As a nurse turned root-cause practitioner — and someone who had her own gallbladder removed during pregnancy — I can tell you this:
If I knew then what I know now, I would still have mine.
Let’s talk about what’s actually happening.
What Does the Gallbladder Actually Do?
Your gallbladder is not a “useless organ.”
It’s a storage sac for bile, which is made by your liver.
Bile is critical for:
- Digesting fats
- Absorbing vitamins A, D, E, and K
- Eliminating toxins
- Regulating hormones
- Supporting gut balance
- Preventing bacterial overgrowth (like SIBO)
- Influencing metabolism and energy production
Your liver produces 800–1,000 mL of bile daily.
The gallbladder stores and releases it strategically when you eat.
When bile becomes thick, stagnant, or congested, that’s when problems begin.
Why Are Gallbladder Problems So Common in Women?
Gallbladder dysfunction is significantly more common in women — especially:- During pregnancy
- In perimenopause
- With estrogen imbalance
- With insulin resistance
- During rapid weight loss
- With chronic stress
- Increase cholesterol in bile
- Decrease gallbladder emptying
- Make bile thicker and more prone to sludge and stones
- High-carb, low-fat dieting
- Low fiber intake
- Blood sugar instability
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Mold exposure
- Endocrine disruptors
- Parasites (yes, including liver flukes)
The Truth About Gallstones and Surgery
Here’s what most doctors won’t tell you:
Gallstones can form even without a gallbladder.
Removing the organ does not stop bile production.
It only removes the storage sac.
Stones can still form in:
- The bile ducts
- The liver
Up to 41% of people still experience abdominal pain after gallbladder removal.
And imaging often misses cholesterol-based stones entirely.
So if you’ve been told:
“Your scan looks fine.”
But you still have right-sided pain…
That doesn’t mean nothing is wrong.
It means bile dysfunction can be subtle.
The Real Root Cause: Sluggish Bile & Drainage Congestion
In my practice, we teach something called the Drainage Funnel.
Your liver and gallbladder are critical detox pathways.
If:
- You’re constipated
- You’re not eliminating daily
- You’re dehydrated
- Your lymphatic system is stagnant
- Your blood sugar is unstable
Your bile becomes thick and sluggish.
When bile can’t flow:
- Toxins recirculate
- Hormones build up
- Estrogen dominance worsens
- Fat digestion declines
- Brain fog increases
- Energy drops
This is why gallbladder problems are rarely just about digestion.
They’re about system-wide dysfunction.
Symptoms of Sluggish Bile Flow
You may not have a diagnosed gallstone, but bile dysfunction often shows up as:
- Pain under right rib cage
- Bloating after fatty meals
- Loose stools after eating fat (especially if gallbladder removed)
- Hormonal imbalance
- PMS that won’t resolve
- Brain fog
- Chronic fatigue
- Skin breakouts
- Allergies or excess mucus
- Difficulty losing weight
If this sounds familiar — it’s not random.
Natural Gallbladder Support (Without Surgery)
If you still have your gallbladder, the goal is to restore flow, not remove the organ.
Here’s what actually works:
1. Support Daily Elimination
Constipation slows gallbladder emptying.
We aim for:
- Consistent daily bowel movements
- Proper hydration
- Fiber from whole foods
If toxins aren’t leaving, they recirculate.
2. Stop Low-Fat Dieting
Low-fat, high-carb dieting is one of the fastest ways to create bile stagnation.
Healthy fats stimulate bile release.
We emphasize:
- Protein at every meal
- Healthy fats
- Balanced blood sugar
Detox requires energy. Energy requires nourishment.
3. Balance Blood Sugar
Insulin resistance increases gallstone risk.
Stabilizing glucose supports:
- Hormones
- Liver function
- Bile quality
4. Move Your Body
Even gentle walking increases bile flow.
You do not need intense workouts — especially if you’re exhausted.
You need consistent movement.
5. Address Parasites & Root Causes
Research links liver flukes and certain parasites to gallstone formation.
We see improved bile flow and digestion when gut terrain is addressed.
6. Consider TUDCA (Especially After Gallbladder Removal)
If your gallbladder has already been removed, support becomes even more important.
I personally use Cellcore TUDCA daily.
TUDCA:
- Improves bile flow
- Supports bile quality
- Helps prevent stone formation in ducts
- Supports digestion
If you experience loose stools after fats, digestive enzymes or bitters may also help.
The Emotional Component No One Talks About
In holistic medicine, the liver is associated with anger.
The gallbladder is associated with resentment.
When bile is stagnant, emotions often are too.
Many women I work with carry:
- Unprocessed stress
- Suppressed frustration
- Chronic over-responsibility
- Hidden resentment
True healing requires releasing both toxins and stored emotional weight.
Your body is not separate from your life.
If You’ve Been Told “Just Remove It” — Read This First
Gallbladder removal is sometimes necessary in acute cases.
But in many situations, it’s the end-stage solution to a problem that started years earlier.
If you’re:
- Exhausted
- Inflamed
- Bloated
- Hormone imbalanced
- Foggy
- Or stuck despite “normal labs”
Your gallbladder may be a clue — not the cause.
How We Approach Gallbladder & Bile Health in My Program
Inside The All Day Energy Solution Program™, we don’t chase symptoms.
We:
- Open drainage first
- Stabilize blood sugar
- Restore digestion
- Support bile flow
- Address gut terrain
- Balance hormones
- Rebuild mitochondrial energy
Because real biohacking isn’t adding more.
It’s rebuilding the foundation everything runs on.
Final Thoughts
If you’re having gallbladder symptoms, don’t panic.
And don’t assume surgery is your only option.
Your body is designed to heal when:
- Drainage is open
- Blood sugar is stable
- Nutrients are sufficient
- Toxins are eliminated
- Hormones are balanced
Your gallbladder might not be the enemy.
It might be the messenger.
And if you’re ready to finally address the root — not just suppress the symptom — I invite you to start here.
Watch the free training: 5 Things Secretly Sabotaging Your Energy Or apply for a Health Reset Session to see if our program is right for you.
Because you don’t get there.
You grow there.