surgery question

my mother is planning on getting the lapband, with Dr. Allen.  She went and had a ultrasound down of her stomach ordered by her regular Dr. and found out that she has gallstones.  They are wanting to do surgery to remove her gallbladder. i would like to save her a surgery. i understood when i got my lapband surgery Dr. Allen would take my gallbladder out at the same time if i had problems with it prior to my lapband surgery.  Does anyone know if this is still true? or would having gallstones stop her from having the lapband? i rather her have 1 surgery to take care of 2 problems.

I do not have a clue but my advice would be...ask Dr A! He will give ya the definite answer. When do you see him again? I have an appt on the 15th...you want me to ask him?

My surgeon removed my gallbladder and appendix while she was in there!  I was happy about that as I will not need to be opened up for either of those things in the future.  Dunno about the lapband thing though, I'm a DS patient, I'm sure your surgeon can answer those questions!

thanks Lee Ann, i have an appointment on the 8th of January.  thank you anyway. i was just hoping someone could help me. cause they want her to have the gallbladder surgery on the 3 of January. And Dr. Allen hasn't gotten back with me. i understand it is the holidays, so thats why i am asking you guys.

 Doctor Shina has done both at one time... They are allready there so why not??
 I say Call Dr.Allen again... IT wont hurt... call and ask them..
dawn