Hi Jacob,
People's experiences vary a lot post op after cholecystectomy.
In some cases, people have suffered for months or years at hardly the smell of mildly heavy foods (higher oil/fat content) and after surgery, they experience a radical improvement in their ability to digest a broad variety of foods.
For others, they suffer chronic ongoing difficulties with digestion including abdominal cramping and bowel changes after the surgery.
I have had great success getting folks back on track with acupuncture. On occasion I have also used Chinese herbal medicine...but I generally start with acupuncture alone. I work with dietary/digestive issues a lot in my practice.
I do accept CIGNA and would be happy to consult with your friend by phone or email.
Amy

