Hello, just want to see if there is anyone out there that has gallstones or knows of someone that has reached their weight loss successfully with no complications with their stones?? I am scared to death of having an attack, which I never have...but i'm just worried. Im curious if this effects everyone with the LapBand and gallstones, or only a sm percentage of people. Your input would be greatly appreciated!!

I didn't have any symptoms or problems, or so I thought. I ended up with it being removed on 4/20 because I had a gallstone that measured over 3 cms. It was the best thing I could have done, and I'm now glad I did it. The heal time from that surgery was much easier because I didn't have an infection or any symptoms of a gallbladder attack. I was up and moving and feeling good in less than a week.

ETA - After having it out now, I can tell that I was having issues. What I was chalkiing up to being my lap-band being a nuisance was actually my gallbladder acting up. I couldn't eat or drink anything (including water) without having some chest pain.

I have some very tiny gallstones and only very rarely have pain. Last time was July 4, 2010.. almost a year ago. As long as I don't eat extremely fatty foods I'm good to go.

My surgeon would like to take my gall bladder out, but my insurance sucks.. making me basically self-pay and I don't have 20K lying around.

Gallstones are more prevalent in those that lose weight rapidly. And there's a medication you can take to help prevent gallstone formation. Ask your doc about it.

Thank you all for your imput!! I just hope I don't get any attacks, but if I do, I know I could just have it removed and not worry anymore!!