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Someone told me to have my gallbladder removed during the sleeve surgery. They said it will go bad in a few years after my surgery. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? I am going to ask my doctor at my next appt. but it's not until Sept. 23rd so thought I would see if anyone on here has heard of this.

The person that told me had the lap band about 3 years ago and apparently her gallbladder had to be taken out a few years after the surgery.

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I don't think that is necessarily true. About 25% of patients get gall stones and may have to get their gall bladder removed. Pretty much you could wait it out, as it may not affect you at all. This was one of my biggest concerns. My Dr. told me to watch what I eat after surgery because fatty, oily foods causes gall stones. I'm 5 weeks out so far so good.

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My doctor put me on a medication to prevent gallstones for the first 6 months after surgery. They are HUGE capsules, but I'm taking them as ordered.

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Yeah me too I was given those pills too I'm almost done thank god I asked about this when I had my sleeve done my surgeon said he can't take it out unless it's diseased already that they aren't legally allowed to remove organs that are healthy I don't know if this is technically true but it makes sense I guess?

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