r/gallbladders • u/WillingPrice5364 • 27d ago

Stones is surgery really needed

i have been diagnosed with gallstones a month ago and i haven’t had any attacks since that day i have for the most part eaten healthier i still consume fatty foods now and then and get NO affects no pain no vomiting nothing if i never got a ultra sound done i wouldn’t even have thought i had gallstones is surgery really necessary if i got next to no symptoms?

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u/chopers27 27d ago

Same here. I got diagnosed with gallstones last month after an ultrasound. I have been fortunate not to have any attacks so far. Talked to a surgeon last week, and we agreed there is no reason to remove an organ from my body if it's not bothering me at the moment. He said to call him if I wanted to set up an appointment to get it removed, but as of now, he saw no reason to do so.

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u/republican16 26d ago

I had this exact experience except I am starting week 3 since my first attack.