Gallstones and the Lap Band Surgery-Help

[glynda 0]

:faint:Help, I just had an ultrasound and it shows that I have gallstones and they need to be removed. However, I have been waiting and finally decided to self pay and have a date scheduled for Feb. 8th. I do not want to have two surgeries. My doc at Kaiser (so. cal) just feel like I should try weight watchers... I do not know what to do. I have been looking forward to the wls for sooo long. How long will I have to wait if I have the gallstone surgery first. I AM SOOO CONFUSED!!!!:help:

[reif78 0]

i would imagine if you get your gallbladder out in the next few days or so you should still be ok to get your surgery on your date you have scheduled. or maybe see if they can do both at the same time

[twiggyinhiding 0]

my gallbladder had to be removed because of the stones before the surgery...it cant be done if you have gall stones or any problem with the gall bladder.... so gl to u

[Totallytater 1]

You have to get rid of the gallbladder first. Sorry. If it hasn't already, your gallbladder will make you SICK!!!! You don't need to be recovering from lap-band surgery while sick as a dog with gallstones. My gallbladder caused me to be sicker than anything in my life (for 5 years). You don't want to be sick like that.

[glynda 0]

Thank You All For Replying.... I Will Make A Decision Within The Next Week, Once I Speak With My Dr Again.