What are the risks for having my gall bladder removed? What does the gall bladder do?

Question

I went to the doctor today and they think the pain I am having is from my gall bladder. I have more testing to do still. Im just curious!

With having it removed will it cause me to gain weight? I have recently gained alot can this be the cause maybe?

Answer 1

Hi, the galbladder concentrates bile (which comes from the liver). Bile emulsifies fats that you eat so that the body can absorb them for nutrients.
Risks...any surgical procedure has risks, but the majority depend on your current state of health and what risks you pose to be put to sleep.
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Answer 2

The gall bladders store bile, which carries used hormones out of your body. It also digests fat, which gives you vitamins A, E, D, and essential fatty acids. You need these vitamins and essential fatty acids for brain function, sex hormones, vision, bone building and many other vital functions. Even without a gall bladder, your liver will still produce bile and you will receive its benefits. However, without a gall bladder to store bile, your digestive system no longer receives bile in the quantity that it once did. Thus, your ability to digest fat decreases dramatically—though not completely. This is why many people without gall bladders eventually begin to experience bloating and gas after eating. They simply don’t digest fats as well as they once did.

So you see, people think that having their gall bladder removed will solve any problems, but the problems will eventuallly continue after the gall bladder has been removed.

If they discover gall stones, then please try the following before considering surgery: before your evening meal each night and on an empty stomach, mix a few spoons of lemon juice with a few spoonfuls of olive oil. Sounds disgusting, I know, but the lemon juice will break down the gall stones and the olive oil will give them an easy exit. It really works and will save you from having to get surgery.

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Answer 3

A couple people in my family had their gall bladder out and have no health issue from it. I believe it is pretty much like having you appendix out. The risks of having it removed are the regular risks of having surgery. If you don't get it out and are having problems it could kill you. Don't worry though. If you are under the care of a doctor you will be all set.

Answer 4

Gall blader surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her Hernia and colostomy surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for Minimal Invasive and Laparoscopy surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the cost she was quoted in America.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange Hernia, Appendectomy, Thyroid and other laparoscopy surgery for foreigners in India.
I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the Hernia, Colostomy and other minimal invasive surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

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Hope this helps.