JSCRIMPSHIRE 56 Posted January 14, 2014 Am just wondering if anyone has had to have their gallbladder removed post gastric surgery...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGirlPanties 957 Posted January 14, 2014 I had mine removed prior to surgery (like 5 years prior)... but if you are having it removed, it shouldn't have anything to do with the surgery... whatever the case...good luck... I was in the hospital longer for that thing that my sleeve surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhw94123 115 Posted January 14, 2014 I know there is a somewhat increased risk of gallbladder issues after bariatric surgery and/or rapid weight loss. Both of my siblings (not overweight) had to have their gallbladders out at roughly my age (and since I am self-pay on many medical things), I paid $500 extra and requested it be taken out when I was sleeved in Mexico 2 months ago. This resulted in one extra (small) scar where a drain tube was placed for 48 hours and my surgery went 55 minutes instead of 30 just for the sleeve (my surgeon was fast). Best wishes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted January 14, 2014 HAHAHA! Gall Bladder issues are VERY common with rapid weight loss. (Mine was already gone). But there are some medical treatments during your BIG weight loss, if you don't remove it prophilactically (sp) 1 rhw94123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistysj 1,940 Posted January 14, 2014 I had mine removed 6 months post-op. Ain't no bug thang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
