Question:
Does anyone still have a healthy gallbladder after 1 yr post-op

and how did you manage to keep it healthy? My doctor said he had absolutely no reason to remove my gallbladder at time of surgery, it was in perfect condition. Thanks in advance for your response.    — Kimberly H. (posted on November 12, 2002)

November 12, 2002
I doubt it will be healthy at a year post op, but who knows. My gallbladder was healthy and my surgeon would'nt remove mine. It had to come out at 10 months post op.
   — Danmark

November 12, 2002
4-12-01 down 148 pds and still the proud owner of my gall bladder I have no clue why I still have mine and other people have lost theirs. I started out at 329 pds and my heaviest was 346 pounds. I am also 45 years old. I don't know if there is a good answer my surgeon did not prescribe any antigal whereas my girlfriends surgeon did and she still lost her gallbladder. Good luck
   — susan V.

November 12, 2002
Yup, over 3 years out, still have a healthy gallbladder...not a stone in sight. Pooh! I was hoping I could get at least a part of my tummy tuck paid for. :(
   — Leslie F.

November 12, 2002
Another one with a healthy gallbladder. I also have no idea why...maybe because I was considered a slower looser? Don't know. -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -140
   — KimBo36

November 12, 2002
100% healthy gall bladder at 19 months out. No stones, nothing. Why? No idea, except it was healthy before surgery, my doctor left it in, and it never got "sick" with all the weight loss. Guess I was just a lucky one.
   — Terissa R.

November 13, 2002
18 months post-op Open RNY and my gall bladder is A-OK! Was fine going into surgery and my Dr left it alone. No problems whatsoever.
   — Maureen P.