I was banded Aug. 5th and told my dr. I knew that I have had gall stones for over 6 years. He said since it doesn't bother me he wasn't going to take it out when he was banding me. Well now, a little over 3 months and 37 lb.s lost, it's giving me trouble. Not bad, crazy pain....just discomfort. I want it out before I have any attacks! I just really wish he would have taken it out 3 months ago!! I just don't want to have to recover from another surgery so close to my last one. I'm a mommy to 3 boys, a wife and teacher...I don't have time for this!! :wink2:

Sorry for the ranting. Just wondering if anyone else had to do this and if the recovery was similar to the band recovery, which wasn't bad at all for me!

I had my gallbladder out the week before my lap band surgery. (so Its been 3 weeks for me gallbladder free)to be honest that surgery was worse, I dont know why. Usually for most its not.

My dr knew for months too. I was mad. Why did they wait till last mmin and have it out the week before my band. It was too much, but I did it

Well, msrojacks, having my gall bladder out has been WAY worse than being banded!!! I am still SO sore! I ended up having a hernia repaired, too. I can't believe they made you do both within a week. I was banded a little over 3 months ago, I think these are too close together! I can't imagine a week! We booked to go to Disney World on Dec. 19th....hope I'm back to 100% by then!

Had my gallbladder out in preparation for lapband! Gallbladder surgery was very easy so hopefully lapband surgery will be smooth sailing!