Im curious as to how many sleevers has to have their gallbladder out....how many had to go back later and have it removes.....and how many are just fine? Dont want seperate surgeries and insurance fees ( :

I had my GB removed about six weeks after my sleeve surgery.

Had mine removed about 20 years ago after a 70 lb weight loss...which I regained + more.

Edited October 24, 201312 yr by MIJourney

How long was recovery when you had it out at 6 weeks

My surgeon removed my Gallbladder the same time I was sleeved 15 days ago and also fixed my hiatal hernia .... 3 for 1 Surgery

I had my gall bladder out at the same time as my sleeve.

How long was recovery when you had it out at 6 weeks

I took two weeks off work (again) and then it was four weeks until I could do any exercise other than walking. The recovery was easier for the GB then it was for the sleeve, probably because of being able to eat, but I had five incisions, so now a total of eight incision scars on my abdomen which is not cool. If you are having GB issues, I would definitely ask them to take out your GB at your sleeve surgery. I had no issues or stones before surgery, everything developed after surgery which was rough to have to go under anesthesia again and take more time off work. The first time I had vacation and sick time saved up. The second time I had to take time off without pay which wasn't so cool.

I had to have mine out 4 months post, but I had gallstones for 3 months before they found them (thank you army docs) so 1 month post op is when the complications happened

But I was only out of work 2 days. My surgeon did a great job working around the scar tissue and I healed within a week. But if you have the option to take it out during ur sleeve, I say do it lol saves a lot of hassle later

I wonder the percentage of those that get sleeved need to have thei GB removed

I didn't have mine out and have no issues. Its been 6 months.

I think I remember my surgeon saying 30% but I could be wrong

That's reassuring - thanks!

My surgeon prescribed me Ursodiol which is to prevent gall bladder issues. So far I haven't had a noticable problem.

Had my gallbladder out at 10 months post op! So happy that thing is gone! Attacks are terrible:( I took of 2 weeks from work after. I handled my sleeve post op like a champ, gallbladder removal caused me much more discomfort.

Thank you everyone for responding....I am at the point of deciding on the sleeve..most everyone who talks on this site is positive and helpfull..what a blessing..thank you