Question about gallstones

debi717 · October 21, 2006

Has anyone had their gallbladder out and gotten a lap band inserted at the same time?

I was just diagnosed with gallstones and the gastroenterologist said the surgeon would probably want to remove the gallbladder at the same time. Does that complicate things? I have an appointment to meet with the surgeon's nutritionist and nurse practitioner on November 9, but was hoping to get some feedback from some of you beforehand.

Thanks.

Debbie

LA chula27 · October 21, 2006

i have a smallgallstone and my Dr. didnot remove my gallbladder, i think it all depends on the surgeon!! good luck.

Elisabethsew · October 21, 2006

If you're having problems with your gallbladder now, you'll definitely have more trouble after your banded. Hopefully, your lapband surgeon will agree to take your gallbladder out at the time of the banding. Mine was removed a few years prior to banding.

A1ikou · October 21, 2006

I did, it was the main reason why I chose to have the band when I did. Doc did them both at the same time and there were no probs at all.

I had a drain for the gallbladder site for three days but that wasn't too bad either and within a week I was fine.

GayleTX · October 21, 2006

From reading posts for the past year, it seems it's a pretty common thing for surgeons to remove gallbladder at the same time as inserting lapband. Sounds like a good trade-off to me!!