So my Dr. is giving me the option to have my gallbladder removed during surgery or not. My ultrasound shows that I have no noticeable gallbladder issues and is essentially healthy. I think I am leaning towards having it removed in order to avoid any future complications from drastic weight loss. Also, I do have a family history of gallstones. Did any of you have the choice and what was your decision? Are you happy with your choice?

PS- They are submitting to insurance TODAY!!!!!!!!! Prayers, positive thoughts, crossing fingers...ANYTHING IS MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!!

 Wishing good luck all the way. :)  

My doc didn't give me choice and left my gall bladder in. No issues so far but I always knock on wood when I say that.

--gina

My surgeon routinely removes the gallbladder and appendix. I'm glad he did.

 Get it out - Get it out - WaaaaaayyyyyYYYYYy out!
The whole dietary change and dropping weight can cause gallstones.  Avoid another surgery! 

 My Doc routinely takes out gallbladder and appendix and personally I'm glad-gallstone attacks can be awful! Ive been joking that I'm losing 2 1/2 organs, lol!

My surgeon said that a cholecystectomy usually requires another trochar placement, prolonging surgery. Removal does not = no gallstones. They still form and can lodge in the ductal system.  I still have mine. My mom had G stones. I haven't had any issues . Knock on wood.

 I insisted mine be removed and I'm glad I did.  More than a few times people who kept their GB have had to have another surgery to remove it.  Some take an expensive medication to try and preserve their GB, but why bother.

Many people who have been heavy will eventually have GB problems.  Especially if they gain and lose over and over.

Thank you so much for all of your replies. I think I am going to have him remove it. Better to just avoid any issues. Hope you all have a great weekend and keep those prayers for an approval coming

Yank that sucker!  GB pain is noooooo fun!

GET IT OUT!! I was not given the option and i just had to have mine out two weeks ago. The pain was horrible before the surgery and then the recovery was almost as rough as the DS. Didn't take as long to heal though. I am not even 3 months out from the DS...

I'm sorry you had to go through that!

I am definitely taking the advice of all you vets...it's getting YANKED :)

GREAT MOVE!!! One less thing to worry about. I had my appendix out with the DS but like I said, I WISH i could have yanked the GB too. Save myself all that pain.

I had my appendix removed when I was 18. I was joking with my husband yesterday and said if I ever have to be cut open in an emergency type situation they are going to think I'm an alien, because my insides surely won't look normal!!

 My gallbladder was removed when I had my DS I didn't know he was going to remove it but I am glad he did. I had HUGE gallstones that had formed, I remembered that I did have really bad sharp pains but I never knew what it was until my surgeon showed me all the gallstones he removed and how large they were. So glad I got that over and done with in one procedure! 

-Jessy

 i really wanted mine removed based on loose research that i had done.  ultimately, my surgeon recommended keeping it in, as it would involve 2 more puncture sites and would prolong my DS surgery by at least 45 minutes. 

I was in so much pain upon 'waking' from my DS, that one of the first thoughts that came into my head was, "thank God I didn't have my gallbladder out, too."  

I am glad that my surgeon chose to wait.  I really don't think that would have been good for me to have that extra, unnecessary trauma when recovery was already so awful.

i didn't have the option i jsut had my appendix taken out. i didn't even bother with the actigall lol i was naughty but also i havent had any gall probs luckily. everyone is different i guess. but iof yo uwant it out then go for it