Why would I need ultra sound of my gallbladder

[lamsunshine 2]

I'm going for a consult next Friday, and they want me to havea ultra sound of my gallbladder, before I go. Has anyone else had to do this, and does anyone know why. My ex surgeon did not make me do this?

[Lillie24 2]

Gallbladder ultra sound is to see if you have any gallbladder stones or flares. It's just to make sure you don't have complications after the surgery.

[lamsunshine 2]

Gallbladder ultra sound is to see if you have any gallbladder stones or flares. It's just to make sure you don't have complications after the surgery.

Lillie

Thanks, I just could not figure out why they require me to get the ultra sound and the other surgeon did not.

[Lillie24 2]

with losing weight so quickly it is likely or possible that we could develope gallbladder stones and that could be what they are scanning for. Actually that is the only thing they could be scanning for lol.

[DallMike 0]

If you have existing stones or "sludge" he may recommend removal as part of your surgery. It's fairly common.