Gallbladder removal before surgery!
Hello everyone-
I just got my gallbladder ultrasound (pre-op testing) and the tech says that I may have gallstones. My question to everyone is....Have you had your gallbladder out before surgery and if so, what can I expect?
I just got my gallbladder ultrasound (pre-op testing) and the tech says that I may have gallstones. My question to everyone is....Have you had your gallbladder out before surgery and if so, what can I expect?
Missing my angel "Kirstin Lola" 3.31.2011
Starting weight-412
Day of surgery-392
Current weight-277
Goal weight=200
I had gallstones and my gallbladder was removed long before I knew about WLS. It was a laparoscopic removal just like my WLS and it was a breeze. My daughter had WLS and her gallbladder was removed a couple of months after WLS and she did not have any problems. The pain of the gallstones for me was far greater than the surgery. A couple of days in the hospital and you are on your way.
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I am somebody, I have a purpose, and I'm going somewhere
Just prazin the Lord wit my feet!
I am somebody, I have a purpose, and I'm going somewhere
Just prazin the Lord wit my feet!
Hi Ebonyeyes! 
My gallbladder was removed in conjunction with my RNY. My surgery was almost 11 years ago, so back then it was only done as an open incision, rather than laproscopically.
My Surgeon removed gallbladders with WLS as a matter of routine. He stated that far too many patients were requiring gallbladder removal soon after major weight loss, so rather than subject patients to an additional surgery, he removed them routinely along with WLS. No problems as a result.
I also paid extra and arranged with him to have him remove my appendix while he was in there. My Dad had his appendix rupture when he was young, and almost died before getting into emergency surgery. It left a huge ugly scar & I was worried the same would happen to me. Two non-essential parts for me not to worry about.
Best wishes to you on your journey!
My gallbladder was removed in conjunction with my RNY. My surgery was almost 11 years ago, so back then it was only done as an open incision, rather than laproscopically.
My Surgeon removed gallbladders with WLS as a matter of routine. He stated that far too many patients were requiring gallbladder removal soon after major weight loss, so rather than subject patients to an additional surgery, he removed them routinely along with WLS. No problems as a result.
I also paid extra and arranged with him to have him remove my appendix while he was in there. My Dad had his appendix rupture when he was young, and almost died before getting into emergency surgery. It left a huge ugly scar & I was worried the same would happen to me. Two non-essential parts for me not to worry about.
Best wishes to you on your journey!
Open RNY/GB removal/appendectomy4/99; -132lbs; Re-gained 40lbs by '09; Now w/in 20lbs of goal/low wt
Hello EE
Ask your surgeon if you can have your gallbladder removed during your weight loss story.
I had mine's after RNY and it wasn't easy. I was in the hospital for two days. I was one of the few that had issues. With RNY, I was off work for one week. With gallbladder removal, I was off work for a MONTH
Ask your surgeon if you can have your gallbladder removed during your weight loss story.
I had mine's after RNY and it wasn't easy. I was in the hospital for two days. I was one of the few that had issues. With RNY, I was off work for one week. With gallbladder removal, I was off work for a MONTH
**Weight loss since June 08**
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