I have been approved for surgery and its scheduled for April 4th! Yah! It is something I really want, but Im terrified of the surgery (death in particular). I read about all these complication and all the people who end up having it removed and now Im having 2nd thoughts. Im not afraid of pain, just the thought of not being here for my 3 babies.

The doctor is going to remove my gallbladder at the same time, I also read that this may not be safe? anyone else have this done at same time? This is building more anxiety.

I would talk to your surgeon about it. Tell him what you read and ask if it's relevant to your situation.

Are you having problems with your gallbladder already?

I have been having problem with gallbladder for a long time now (2 years) its un-comfortable but not life threatening. I know allot of people have gotten this surgery w/ lapband done and also my surgeon is experienced doing it, it make sense to do it together.. he will already be in there, why not just spend a few minutes more and take care of the gallbladder.

I read there is bigger risk of infection. I talked to my surgeon and ofcourse he confimed all the things I read as a risk factor. I just wonder if anyone out there has had this? and what they recommend. Im already scared, and now Im getting closer to surgery and having all these 2nd thoughts. Im not a gambler, this is soo hard for me.

I have been having problem with gallbladder for a long time now (2 years) its un-comfortable but not life threatening. I know allot of people have gotten this surgery w/ lapband done and also my surgeon is experienced doing it' date=' it make sense to do it together.. he will already be in there, why not just spend a few minutes more and take care of the gallbladder.

I read there is bigger risk of infection. I talked to my surgeon and ofcourse he confimed all the things I read as a risk factor. I just wonder if anyone out there has had this? and what they recommend. Im already scared, and now Im getting closer to surgery and having all these 2nd thoughts. Im not a gambler, this is soo hard for me.[/quote']

I've not experienced that, but I do know it's extremely common for people to have to have their gallbladder removed after major weight loss. If you're already having problems now, it makes sense your doctor would want to remove it at the same time- before it becomes much more serious with weight loss.

Also, this would also mean going under anesthetic once rather than twice for two separate surgeries. That alone reduces your risks of issues.

Granted this is just my opinion, but given all the facts I would want both done at once if I were in your shoes.

Best wishes!

I'm having surgery on 3/25, and he's taking out my gallbladder at the same time. I have gallstones, and though they don't bother me, he'll remove it to avoid a second surgery down the road. It's pretty common for large amounts of weight loss to cause stones, so many doctors like to take out the gallbladder at the time of surgery, to avoid issues down the road. For me, I'll be glad to be rid of it. Sometimes I do have problems, but nothing life threatening.

My surgeon will not remove the gallbladder during lb surgery; higher complications rate.

If you need it out do it first.