Elective gallbladder removal

[Krztina 0]

Was curious how many electively had the GB taken out during the surgery to prevent possible gallstones later on

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Not I. In fact I've never heard of such a thing. You're asking, so I believe it's done, but what a surprise!

[Cervidae 2,389]

my bariatric center makes it a regular practice to take the gallbladder during surgery unless it would be a health risk to do so. There are just far too many instances of problems that arise after bariatric surgery from the gall bladder. Luckily, or somewhat unluckily, I had bad stones last year and had it taken out, so I was completely healed when I had my rny in August.

[kvoneye 210]

I had my surgery Oct 15 and had my gallbladder removed and a hernia repaired. Surgeon said they are a major fix later on if they needed to be removed or fixed. I had gallstones so it had to be done at same time. Good luck.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

I'm so surprised that it's done on a preventive basis.

Thirty years ago I had what seemed to be acute appendicitis. Routine ultrasound at the ER showed gallstones, but all other tests confirmed appendicitis. If it hadn't been for the appendix, I wouldn't have known about the stones. The surgeon wouldn't take both organs, saying it would mean too much chance for infection. He suggested doing the GB six months later. My choice was to keep it, as it hadn't been problematic and perhaps I could go through life that way.

About 25 years later, around the time that I began the pre-WLS process, mild GB symptoms began and increased gradually. A general surgeon (not WLS) told me that the pain I described didn't match the usual GB complaints and to go ahead with band surgery. As WLS got closer, the GB pain was still increasing, but still not so bad. I nagged my WLS to do banding and let the GB wait. Banding in October. Then I had no choice but to do GB two months later. My band surgeon did it with an "I told you so" grin-smirk and with affection. We really do like each other.. .

Edited November 7, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[mrsob1 21]

I already have gallstones and I asked my dr to take it out at the same time and he said no

[kvoneye 210]

My dr told me he was taking my gallbladder because after wls there is a bigger chance for problems with removing the gallbladder later on once wls was done.

[archerygrl 6]

According to my surgeon, it used to be regular practice to take out the gallbladder, but now they found that not as many people have problems with gallstones as originally thought. I may have mine removed. It is the current plan as long as there are no complications. This is due to the fact that I already have gallstones.

[kvoneye 210]

I had gallstones already so I said,take it

[mrsob1 21]

I don't agree with my dr and think he should just take it, but he won't. He is "the best" around so in trying to trust him but I know that I'll end up having it out sooner or later

[tera1982 194]

I don't agree with my dr and think he should just take it, but he won't. He is "the best" around so in trying to trust him but I know that I'll end up having it out sooner or later

Same here...my doc is "the best", he's been doing this forever and actually teaches bariatric studies ...he said he only takes the gallbladder if there are current problems or a strong family history of issues, of which need to be verified.