Gallbladder removal?

[Pinkberry2 128]

So I had my last appointment with the surgeon today and he said that I had a few gall stones that were about two centimeters and suggested that we remove my gallbladder during the procedure is this really necessary? are there any benefits to removing it?

[OzRoo 1,492]

@@Pinkberry2

2cm gallstones are quite big!

I had to have my gallbladder removed in 1996, as I had 1 large stone, about 2cm, size of my thumb.

I was having intermittent sharp pains, like being stabbed on my right abdominal side.

I had it removed for 2 reasons: 1. It was becoming more and more painful for me, and 2. I was worried that if it travels up to and obstructs my common bile duct, this could create a life threatening situation.

So I had it removed laparoscopicly.

If you can have it removed at the same time during your gastric sleeve, then in my opinion, this would save you from possible complications later and re-admission to the hospital for another surgery.

Quite a few sleeve people end up having their gall-bladder removed months later.

Good luck!

[Pinkberry2 128]

I didnt know it was that serious! Wow. it sounds like its pretty common to have it removed i just didnt know how medically urgent it was. I will definitely have them do it then.

Thanks :-)

[OzRoo 1,492]

Very welcome!

Good luck with the surgery. Hope all goes well

[ssflbelle 829]

I had mine removed when the surgeon did my sleeve and my hernia was also repaired. Losing weight quickly tends to cause problems for some people whom didn't have their gallbladders removed before having the sleeve. You are going in for a surgery anyhow and since you have stones it would be best to get it removed.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Pinkberry2 Definitely have it removed or you will end up having to have a second surgery to remove it shortly after. Go through the discomfort and pain once! You definitely don't want to wait until you have to have it removed - the pain of a gallbladder attack is excruciating!

[Danyell911 5]

I'm having both done 8/25. 2 birds 1 stone.

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