“How long is recovery from gallbladder removal?”

It depends on the type of procedure done to remove the gallbladder, open vs laparoscopic, your overall health, and how physical your normal daily activity is. A good rule of thumb is 2-4 weeks to return to normal activity, longer if you have a physical job, up to 6-8 weeks. Recovery times are quicker with laparoscopic procedures and longer with more traditional open surgery. Any complications can impact recovery time as well.