Can the gall bladder be removed when the sleeve surgery is done. Mine needs out. RnY can do it at the same time but they say they will not do it when installing a band. Anyone have any experience with this?

Can the gall bladder be removed when the sleeve surgery is done. Mine needs out. RnY can do it at the same time but they say they will not do it when installing a band. Anyone have any experience with this?

Sure it can be done, it's surgeon skill and not a matter of IF it can be done with being sleeved.

Not sure why it couldn't be done at the same time as banding. I don't know that I recall seeing anyone post either way.

Regardless, yes.. it can be done at the same time as a sleeve.

I think it depends on the surgeon and their comfort level. When I talked to Dr. Joya's helper, he stated that Dr. Joya prefers to do the surgeries separately, as there is more chance of infection in the stomach staple line should the gallbladder happen to have a problem or burst during the removal process. I've had other docs say similar things.

However, my surgeon that would have been here in the states had my insurance come through would have done both at the same time.

I'm going to get my VSG first, then if my gallbladder worsens, I will get thath done here, as my insurance will cover that, and it is an outpatient surgery (no overnight). Plus, they'll be able to use the VSG scar lines for gallbladder surgery as well :thumbup1:

There are people with bands who had their gallbladders out at the same time... so it can be done.

My surgery is 6/29 in Mexico and as of right now Dr. Garcia plans on taking my gallbladder out at the same time as my VSG "if he deems it's safe". I don't have insurance so I hope my surgery is uneventful and he can do it.

Kristopia I was wondering about that, I had gallbladder surgery last year and now that I am pursuing VSG I wondered if they could go in through those laproscopic scars from the previous surgery. I am putting this on my list of questions for my surgeon too. Thanks

My surgery was 6/12 and I had the works done... Hiatal hernia repaired, gallbladder removed and VSG with no problems. I had a prior ultrasound of my lower abdomen that showed gallstones, due to the increased risk us post-opers have of developing gallstone problems, my surgeon recommended that it be removed at the same time... I was all for it after I heard about what gallstone attacks can be like... Also, would rather not have to have a second surgery/recovery period.

So far, I haven't noticed any difference in my post op recovery versus other's recovery without the removal. I do have a few extra small incisions and my bigger incision is on the right side instead of the left.

I'm glad to hear all turned out well for you. I'm hoping once he get's in there he discovers he can take the gallbladder out (especially since I've already been diagnoses with gallstones) and be done with it all at once.

Momo - I'm 6/29 too. Good luck.

Hi I had my vsg and gallbladder removed on May 25. I have had no issues and I feel great. The surgery took longer of course about an extra hour. I went to the ER about a month before surgery for a gallbladder attack. I had no idea what going on. The pain was awful! The hospital wanted to remove it due to gallstones, but I had them contact my surgeon. I didn't want to be put under twice in a month. I maintained a very bland diet. Watch the seasonings you use and avoid diary, NO SPICY foods. I was fine for the month. I also took an antibotic to be safe. Good luck to you all!