Should I have my gallbladder removed?

[darcissd]

I have been having attacks of pain in my upper middle and right side for a few years now. I have had ct scans, ultrasounds, and a hida scan, but the results are all normal. Based on my symptoms my gastroenterologist has referred me to a general surgeon. Should I have it removed?

[Smiley2000]

You should get a Endoscopy and Colonoscopy to rule out or confirm other possibilities, but there is no need to remove your Gallbladder if you don't have Gallstones and a good HIDA result.

Please let me know how you are doing and don't agree to Surgery, unless proven necessary.

[darcissd]

Will the surgeon do a endoscopy/colonoscopy before wanting to remove it?

[darcissd]

None of my tests showed stones. My dr was just going by where my pain is ans that its worse after eating fatty foods.

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

Did any of the scans reveal that you have Gallstones?  If that is the case, then yes, you should get your Gallbladder removed.  But ONLY if you have stones.

[Jumong]

Don't you think you should find out what's going on before you remove anything? What if it's not your gallbladder that's causing all this?