Has anyone had their gall bladder removed at the same time as the sleeve?

[Rena's got this 274]

Has anyone had their gall bladder removed at the same time you were being sleeved?

Both my mom and my sister had gall stones and had their gall bladders removed. I haven't ever had gall stones, but I'm worried that I'll get them with the rapid weight loss of the operation, and then I'll have to have a separate operation to remove my gall bladder. I was wondering if my sleeve surgeon would consider removing it at the same time, but he may not want to remove a healthy organ, even if it might get gall stones in it later.

I've also read somewhere that there is medication available to prevent your gall bladder from acting up after surgery. I'd like to hear more about this also if anyone has any knowledge of it.

BTW...I won't be sleeved for 6 more months due to insurance dietary requirements....so I'm looking at late December 2013 for my surgery.

[Museum-Mama 196]

I will be...on June 5. My gallbladder IS acting up and has been for some time. Not stones, just over production, then it stops working for some time, then again with the over production and pain. I am not sure if I am more excited about the little sucker coming out or the sleeve happening. lol.

You may have to remind me in a month, but I will let you know what all happens and how it goes.

[lilbearzmom 584]

I did, but it was because I had gall stones that were revealed during my pre-op abdominal ultrasound. I didn't realize I had them, but I had been having upper back pain occasionally for awhile and didn't realize that's what it was. SO glad I had it out. One less thing, Good luck with your surgery.

[mamajamms 4]

I had my gallbladder removed while getting my sleeve. I also had a hernia repaired. I honestly dont think it made it any worse than having the sleeve alone. Im glad I got it all over with at the same time!

[devonmae 56]

I didn't have my gallbladder removed because i have no problems with it. I am on actigall twice a day for 6 months to help prevent gallstones. My doctor puts everyone with a gallbladder on that during the phase of rapid weight loss.

[Rena's got this 274]

Well, if he decides not to take it out, I'll ask him to put me on actigall. Thanks for all your responses!

[Truckerchic_M 92]

Im currently going thru a 6 month program also, that issue was covered on my first visit but I had mine out years ago, so if they dont mention it be sure to ask

[NikkiC 37]

I was sleeved 4/23, had my gallbladder removed and a hiatal hernia repair. No complications, took 3 weeks off from work but could have easily returned by week 2. I was in pain for about a week and a half. Best to remove it now so your surgeon doesn't have to go back in in several months, open your healing incisions, to remove it then. Good luck to you!