I have been in the hospital for 5 days now and was told today my gallbladder is functioning at less than 26%! My lap band date has been postponed now. Has anyone been banded after gallbladder removal? How long do I have to wait now?

Can they do them both at once? I would guess at least 6 weeks, but really am no expert.

I have been in the hospital for 5 days now and was told today my gallbladder is functioning at less than 26%! My lap band date has been postponed now. Has anyone been banded after gallbladder removal? How long do I have to wait now?

Aww I'm so sorry about your gallbladder but better to have it out first. I had my gallbladder out several years ago and my gallbladder was a mess. I'm sure your surgeon will reschedule after he makes sure you're healed from the gallbladder. Hopefully it won't be long. I wish you well.

I had my gallbladder out about 4 weeks ago but had my band last January.

Can/will your surgeon do both your gallbladder and band at the same time? I've read others on here who have.

I am at a different hospital! I don't think they would even entertain it. The liquid diet that I am on is the absolute same process too!

I am at a different hospital! I don't think they would even entertain it. The liquid diet that I am on is the absolute same process too!

Oh no, I'm so sorry.

I will tell you this, a gallbladder can really mess you up when it goes. I had high liver enzymes, low kidney function, low potassium, and my blood pressure was only 90/50 all because my gallbladder was so bad.

Let them take it and deal with the Lap Band after. You could end up really sick if you don't.

Gallbladder being removed tomorrow

Gallbladder being removed tomorrow

I'll keep you in my prayers.

You'll feel SO much better!

I'll keep you in my prayers.

You'll feel SO much better!

Thank you so much!