Gall Bladder

ok, so I'm doing a survey...I want to know how many of you had to go back and have your gall bladder 3 months after your surgery? My doctor won't take out my gall bladder unless I have stones, Not even if I want it to be taken. So give me some feedback on this situation.

Hi Glenda! I have to have mine out sometime in the future. I have stones, but this is only after surgery. Here is the reason one of our doctors gave as to why they don't typically take the gallbladder out.... The gallbladder is not routinely removed during surgery for morbid obesity, unless there is a good reason for taking it out (such as gallstones that are causing trouble). Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder is an entirely separate procedure, with separate risks of its own. Even the incisions are made in different places. For most people, removal of the gallbladder at the same time as laparoscopic RNY gastric bypass only adds more time and unnecessary risk to the procedure. One our website, it has the pictures of the seperate incisions. They really are in different areas. Hope this helps! Ashley

Hi Glenda, I had my gallbladder removed during open RNY on Dec 15, 2003. This was recommended by my surgeon. I was prepared for my insurance not to pay for it, but they did. Just my input. Jeanie

Thanks Danni - I think I will give them a call to see what they say. I keep telling myself that it will pass - but it doesn't seem to be ending. Thanks for the information - and the hug (I needed that). Sheri

Hi Glenda. I had no stones and my doc refused to take it out if nothing was wrong. I insisted that I was having pains, so he scheduled me for a Hidascan. The scan showed that my gall bladder was no good. He took it out the same time I had my RNY. Ask your surgeon about a hidascan... The scan is painful, but it was worth it. Gallbladder pain is worse. Jodie

April, can you tell me about the "low carb wraps"? Thanks, Kelly 284/187/142

I basically get the lowered carb tortillas (they till tate normal.. Mission carb balance 18g of carbs (compared to like 30g).. and I put my turkey, lettuce, feta cheese, salad and dressing in the tortilla. Yummy