GALLBLADDER WOES

[jessb418 42]

So I'm 8 months out from having gastric bypass. I was recently told after months of agony that my gallbladder has to come out. My gastric bypass surgeon will not be doing it. Has anyone that has had gastric bypass and their gall bladder out regretted getting it out? I'm told there is more risk associated after having gastric bypass, has anyone been told this as well? Just certainly don't want anymore complications. I'm scared to have a organ removed.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I was so sick with gallstones after having a 75lb weight loss many years ago. In fact it was so long ago that I had an open surgery to remove it vs. a laporascopic surgery.

Anyway, I immediately felt better and I do mean immediately. I have never regretted it.

Now of course this was before my bypass surgery so I cannot speak for that nor have I heard that it is more risky. Honestly because mine was removed I have not paid much attention to the risks. Maybe someone else can answer that for you.

Good luck and don't be afraid. You will feel better!

[esskay77 785]

I am about a year or so out of RNY surgery and just had my gall bladder out last month. I feel great! No worries.

[Laurac727 92]

My gallbladder has given me heck for 2 years and had stones even in bile ducts. The surgeon removed mine when he did the bypass all in one surgery at the same time. I have no regrets, finally free of that hell and I would never want to go backwards. it is has been no problems since and not affected things post at all.

[NewLife4Me7 110]

I'm 10 months lost 115 lbs and had my gallbladder removed 3 months ago. I feel great!

[jessb418 42]

Did u find it easier or Harder to lose weight after? Did everyone have it laparoscopically ?

[NewLife4Me7 110]

I had my gallbladder surgery done laparoscopically done. I'm still losing weight and not finding it hard to lose.

[spiritfilled 32]

A lady at work had to have hers removed after bypass surgery. She was happy it came out. I am just starting my journey and just had my first consult on May 4. I am having pain in the gallbladder area and tons of indigestion, belching and tooting. I feel so full, bloated and stuffed to the point of feeling bad. Tired of the Gaviscon. The pain wakes me up at night and keeps me from sleeping. I had an ultra sound and there are no stones. My doctor wants this under control first, which is logical. I am having the endoscopy and colonoscopy Tuesday; bottoms up. If this is my gallbladder let them take it out. I also have a small hernia.