But removing the gallbladder does change the way bile moves through your digestive system. Most people adjust well, while some notice temporary—or occasionally persistent—changes in digestion.
Here is what actually happens inside your body after the gallbladder is removed.
## What Does the Gallbladder Normally Do?
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver.
Its main job is to **store and concentrate bile**, a digestive fluid produced continuously by the liver. Bile helps your body digest and absorb dietary fats.
When you eat—especially a meal containing fat—the gallbladder contracts and releases stored bile into the small intestine.
The important point is that the gallbladder **does not make bile**.
Your liver does.
