Gallbladder removal

I had developed gallstones...and my doctor wants to take my gallbladder out but I heard you gain weight after it is removed...has anyone else heard this ???

 oh jeez. im sitting in the hospital as we speak waiting for my Pancreatitis to ease up so i can go in for my gallbladder removal because my gallstones are what caused my Pancreatitis.... No on has mentioned a weight gain to me and i know a lot of surgeons go ahead and remove it during the WLS itself. I hope this is not true but i will talk to my surgeon when he comes to check on me in the morning.

-Courtney

 I had my gallbladder removed in Sept of 07.  I did not have any significant weight gain as a result and I also have never heard that having it taken out could case weight gain.   I don't think it's really anything to worry about, in my opinion.   It's a heck of a lot better to have it removed than to be miserable everyday from gall bladder attacks like I was.  

~Emily~ 

I had my gallbladder removed in May 08 and I had my gastric bypass in November 07, I never gained any weight after the surgery. I actually lost quite a bit more after I had it! So, no worries!