Question:
With Lap RNY can they remove the gallbladder at the same time.

I was wondering can you have your gallbladder removed at the same time with Lap? I know they will if you get open, but not sure about with Lap? I was told that it is best to have it removed because if not within 6 months you will most likely have to have surgery again to have it done.. Thanks    — Angel S. (posted on January 21, 2003)

January 21, 2003
I had a lap, and also had my gall bladder removed. I even had an enlarged gall bladder. My incisions were no bigger than an inch. :) Hope that helps. ~Diana
   — Diana L.

January 21, 2003
I have not had my WLS yet, but I have done alot of research and one of the things I learned during my research on a different web site was that they can remove the gallbadder during a lap rny. It said they calapse the gallbladder and it comes out of one of the incessions. That is just what I read, you would be best off asking your surgeon or doctor for sure. Hope this helps
   — cindy

January 21, 2003
Yep, I had Lap RNY and a gallbladder removal at the same time. Great luck.
   — Nell C.