surgery with gallbladder removed?

[lipgloss85 0]

Im just wondering if anyone has had there gallbladder out before having there lap band surgery? ive had mine out over a year. Im hoping to be approved for the surgery but I'm worying if this will affect whether or not they can do the op? Im goin for my consultation next week.

lipgloss:cheer2:

[lisah25 3]

It shouldn't be an issue. Mine was taken about about 4 years before my lap-band surgery.

[oneangelinva 0]

i was wondering what if you have'nt had your gallbladdar took out i have'nt had my out will they take it out during sugery

[abbysbug 0]

The gallbladder question is one that I asked early on (at the informational seminar) and they said it wouldn't be an issue. I had mine out ten years before I had the band and every nurse, doctor, and specialist told me "NO PROBLEM" :scalesno:

In regard to taking it out during the lapband surgery, I doubt they would unless you already had a problem with gallstones. I have read a couple of posts where people have had it removed during the lapband surgery because of this.

Good luck with the whole process!

[METALBAND 0]

My doctor would not take it out during the lapband surgery, It had to come out 2 weeks before.

It is too risky to do it at the same time because of the toxins in the gall bladder could cause an infection in the band.

Good Luck!

[lipgloss85 0]

Thanks so much for the replys guys. I was just so worried that i was gonna go for the consultation and ask the surgeon and he'd say sorry love but...ooo so excited!!

Manu thanks

Lipgloss :cheer2:

[sniggle 0]

I had my gall bladder removed about 20 years ago when it was having to be "opened up" to get it out not laproscopically. When I had my consult with the surgeon mentioned it while going over my medical history but said there will be absolutely no problem. I wouldn't worry to much if I were you. Good Luck!