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J.R. · November 12, 2006

I have my appointment with the surgeon this Friday; My understanding is it might be 6-12 weeks after this appointment before surgery. I am getting worried about the surgery as I have developed stomach problems.

Has anyone experienced gallbladder/gallstones prior to surgery and will the surgeon still do the surgery knowing I have problems?

coyotegirl · November 12, 2006

Hi welcome to LBT!!!!

I am not really sure but I think I have heard of some getting their gallbladder out at the time of banding surgery. I'm not sure so don't quote me. I had my Gallbladder out in Sept. this year. 1 1/2 years after banding.

Good luck!!!

Parvathi · November 13, 2006

Hi J.R. - Welcome to LBT and congratulations on making the first steps towards a better life for yourself.

Like Terri, I too have read about people having their gallbladder's removed at the same time as the lapband put in.

If you click the 'Search' button at the top of this forum and in keyword search, type in gallbladder removal, I'm sure you'll come up with some old threads of people who've had this done.

Good luck w/ both procedures!