No gallbladder BEFORE WLS - A little TMI

[ilikecake2much 65]

I am pre-op, probably going to have RNY. I have read a lot about how having WLS increases your risk of having gallstones and needing to remove the galbladder. I had my galbladder removed in 2004. Is there anyone here who already had their galbladder removed before they had WLS? Did it affect anything? I think I already have my own little version of dumping syndrome....I have diarrhea all the time. Maybe I have IBS? My tummy is upset by pretty much everything I eat, sometimes it's quite painful. I have noticed that if I suddenly go on a diet I have bright yellow bile diarrhea for a few days until my body gets used to making less bile. I guess this is something I will discuss with the surgeon, but I just wanted to see if there is anyone here like me.

[Crosby 303]

I actually had mine out twice. Long story but they basically missed it the first time but told me they took it out. I know some people, as you have, have a rough time after getting it out. I however really didn't have any issues after a couple of months. I had RNY 6 weeks ago and have done really well.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

My gallbladder was out before WLS too. It doesn't create any concerns and is just one less thing to worry about post op. No problem at all!

[rjackson1982 10]

I had mine out before my WLS and I haven't had any issues from it. My surgery was a year and 4 months ago and so far I haven't had any problems. Good luck!!

[wildGoose 207]

I had my gallbladder surgery in 2001. I haven't had one problem. I think they are happier when there is no gallbladder. I have had no problems since the RNY surgery, but I did before.

[tomi71 581]

I had mine out at age 19 after having my son. Fast-forward 23 years later, WLS last July, no issues!

[Mommabird 367]

I had mine out in 1980. No problems before or after my gastric bypass in December.