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Gall stones

My wife has 2 small gallstones, after 2 big attacks she has drastically changed her diet & has lost nearly 3 stone in the process.
She wants to know if the gall stones can be removed without having the gall bladder removed? She has had only one small attack since her diet change & feels that she can control the condition through diet.
I have heard of people passing gall stones, is this possible or is surgery the only option.

Thanks,
Mark
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No, GB surgery to remove it is done laproscopicly. There are elixers and tonics which they say can disolve stones but they are not tested. The surgey worked well for me 6 weeks ago or so and now I can eat anything. Surgery is about the only medical option. all the best to you in the old country.
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hi... first no you dont have to have surgery to remove the stones... there is a pill that can dissolve to stones... it is called actigall... my dr gave them to me but because my stones were to big it didnt work... you should bring it up to your wifes dr... i hope i helped you in some way....
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