You can usually drink water 6 to 8 hours after gallbladder removal surgery. Cholecystectomy is a common surgery in clinical treatment, how long can you drink water after surgery mainly depends on the severity of gallbladder lesions, specific to the individual may have some differences. Generally 6 to 8 hours after the anesthesia awake, anal defecation can drink water; accompanied by other conditions need to follow the doctor’s instructions. Simple cholecystectomy, generally 6 ~ 8 hours after the anesthesia awake, gastrointestinal peristalsis recovery, anal defecation, that is, you can begin to drink water, it is advisable to start with a small amount, and pay attention to choking. If the gallbladder inflammation is more serious or complication of peritonitis and other conditions, the postoperative period should be based on the actual situation, the strict implementation of the diet according to the physician’s medical advice. After gallbladder removal surgery, you need to eat a reasonable diet, eat light, easy to digest food, in case of discomfort symptoms, timely review, appropriate treatment, so as not to delay the condition.