VSG + Gall bladder removal??

indigomoon2016
on 3/11/16 11:57 am
VSG on 03/22/16

Hello.  My surgery date is scheduled for March 22! I'm so excited... I'm ready!  Question: During routine check ups it was found I have three large gallstones.  On one of the discussions with a nurse she stated the doctor should remove the gallbladder during the same time as the VS surgery.  Has anyone had these two procedure done during same surgery??

 

NYMom222
on 3/11/16 7:14 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I've heard of it being done frequently if there is a problem. I'm not sure if gallstones qualify. Definitely ask the Doc.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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Grim_Traveller
on 3/12/16 5:10 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Having both done at once is very common. If your gallbladder is wonky now, it might get worse with weight loss.

The surgery itself is not the issue. Anyone losing a large amount of weight, surgery or not, is at higher risk for gallbladder issues.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Cheryl Denomy
on 3/13/16 10:03 am - Oshawa, Canada

When I had my surgery back in the dark ages (2000), I had my gallbladder removed at the same time.  The rationale for it -- even though I had no problem at the time -- according to my surgeon, was that a great many people who have this surgery end up with gallbladder problems so you might as well get rid of it before it starts.

That said, I haven't had any issues one way or the other, and to be honest I didn't really notice it during the recovery phase either.  I also had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time and didn't notice that either.

Valerie G.
on 3/16/16 9:45 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

They removed my gallbladder and appendix when they did my DS, and it was only precautionary because many experience gallstones within a year or two of extreme dietary changes.

Valerie
DS 2005

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