I just had mine removed in January. I had easy recovery from laprascopic cholecystectomy, I would think that the small month of discomfort from the surgery is a small price to pay for a surgery that may ease day to day discomfort!!
I met with my surgeon this week and he confirmed that 10mm was too big for "observation" and he also confirmed that while my pain could be from something else, polyps can definitely cause pain. So, I am scheduled to have my gallbladder removed. Thanks for one of many recommendations that helped to confirm my decision.
I appreciate your info! Maybe my doc is "old school" and hasn't caught up with the new recommendations?!? Why wouldn't he know this? I have also read that the size of the polyp is important, with 10 mm or 1 cm being the size that could indicate malignancy, and that removal is recommended. As a gastroenterologist, I would think he would know all this and not want his patient to develop gallbladder cancer (even thought it is rare).
Thanks so much for responding! I am concerned that I might have my GB removed and continue to have pain. I wish I had known to ask the Gastro doc to order a HIDA scan; since my appt, several friends,including you, have recommended this test, to make sure the gallbladder is functioning correctly. If the surgeon I see this week for a consult, doesn't push for surgery, I will push for the HIDA scan. ...I sure hope you find answers too. What is your pain like on a daily basis?
I have the same thing....same answers. I have talked to others that had their GB out and their symptoms persisted. Have you had a HIDA scan? Mine was normal and the pain I got during the scan was not the pain i feel on a day to day basis.