Is it best to have a Cholecystectomy or to have the gallbladder removed

I just read my surgeon's letter to the ins company and he asked for approval for not only stomach reduction by RNY gastric bypass but also for a Cholecystectomy or removal of the gallbladder. Is this common? I have heard that gallstones are common with rapid weightloss, but is it so common that it is best to have the gallbladder removed before gallstones have a chance to form?

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