Anyone have gall bladder removed with Sleeve surgery?

[Juniesleever 4]

How r u? How did it go? Still losing wt properly?

my dr is suggesting I do both since my egd showed gall stones. Just trying to make the best decision. Thanks!

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I did! Get it all done at once. One Stop Shop. I had a very sick gallbladder that was killing. Ended up it was so diseased it was adhered to all the organs around it. I also had a massive hiatal hernia that was repaired. Did it extend my recovery by WEEKS? Yes. Would I do it that way again? YES!! And here is why:

Rapid weightloss can cause gallstones and a gallbladder attack. If you already have a sick gallbladder than you are basically guaranteeing yourself that you will have an attack. And, not to try and scare you or anything, but I was in ICU for over a week and the gall stone caused my pancreas to fail so now I'm diabetic because my pancreas partially ate itself while the gall stone was blacking the digestive enzymes so they ate the cells that produce insulin for me. And then the damage to my liver and kidneys. So if you are asking me for an Opinion: Have it done with your VGS.

[rainyann 118]

I had my gall bladder out and a hernia repair at the same time as my sleeve. I had no gall bladder symptoms but the abdominal sonogram showed gall stones too large to pass. After the surgery she told me the stones were an inch and a half long and in addition I had polyps in the gall bladder, she said it had to come out.

I had no issues with the surgery and recovery, I took no narcotic pain medication, no extra time in the hospital. I just have a 1 inch scar on the right side and a small one on the left, along with the regular puncture holes... all are barely visible and I am 2 months post-op. I have plenty of friends who had their gall bladder out months after the sleeve so if you have the opportunity to do it at the same time... do it

[shy1 34]

I had both done at the same time. It was fine. Your bowel movements change after having your gallbladder removed but my surgeon told me what to look out for. I'm so happy it's gone. It was giving me so much trouble pre-op. Good luck!

[Juniesleever 4]

Thx ladies!

i figured I should do both but was a little nervous.

[Finding_Stacy 263]

On 5/12/2017 at 1:28 PM, Juniesleever said:

How r u? How did it go? Still losing wt properly?

my dr is suggesting I do both since my egd showed gall stones. Just trying to make the best decision. Thanks!

I did. I had my surgery three weeks ago tomorrow and I'm so glad my gallbladder is out. I guess I had so many attacks in the past that it triggered pancreatitis, and now I have scarring on my pancreas. It was a mess. But this is the first time in four years where I don't hurt, so it's so worth it. If you've had problems with your gallbladder, get it out. If you don't do it during surgery, there's a good chance you'll be having a second surgery within a month to get it out.

[Juniesleever 4]

The crazy part is I've never had pain. Thank God! So I was hesitant

[rainyann 118]

I didn't have pain either

[Sullie06 1,013]

I had my sleeve on 12/30, I have an appointment to have an ultrasound on my Gall Bladder this week as I had what I believe was an attack last week. I've had some minor off and on pain in the area below my right ribcage since the attack last week. My surgeon said if I have stones at all, even small ones, he's taking it out. I've lost 52 pounds since surgery, 82 total.

[trekker954 421]

I had both at same time, so happy. No issues

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[jaminator 262]

I have been told by my doctor at UT Southwestern that ambulatory providers will often urge customers to have the gull bladder removed because they can bill more to insurance. Often times she says its not necessary and doesnt recommend it unless there are issues at time of surgery. She says her goal is to cut and stitch as little as possible and keep patient open for as short a time as possible and under gas as short as possible.

[crosbyp12003 4]

How r u? How did it go? Still losing wt properly?
my dr is suggesting I do both since my egd showed gall stones. Just trying to make the best decision. Thanks!

Yes I had gallbladder removed and hernia repair. I had 3 surgeries in one. Go for it! Sleeved 5-12-17