debi717 0 Posted July 31, 2006 I've been preparing for getting banded. 18 years ago an ultrasound showed that I had 3 gallstones. The ultrasound I had last week showed no gallstones. Can they go away by themselves? Has anyone ever had gallstones go away without intervention? Not that I'm complaining... just wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoOrLess 0 Posted July 31, 2006 From what I learned when I had my gallbladder removed - gallstones can and do eventually break down into 'sludge' - I was only 24 years old and I had sludge - no stones....so yep they 'can' appear to be gone this way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dianechef 3 Posted July 31, 2006 Yes, gallstones can break down or just pass if they are small. My dad has had this happen to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted July 31, 2006 Two drugs that help stones turn to sludge are actigal and urso. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
