Sorry I'm bombarding the board with questions. I've read a lot of posts about taking the gallbladder out at the same time as the DS since so many people end up with gallstones and having to take it out anyway after fast weight loss. My doctor will do it for $1500 extra and I am willing to pay that instead of waiting for a later time when my insurance would cover it, just to avoid having a second surgery down the line and exclude one possible reason for abdominal pain in the future.
Seems like some people take it out, others leave it. Other than the extra cost, is there any reason people choose to keep their GB? Is recovery after DS slightly easier without GB removal?
Seems like some people take it out, others leave it. Other than the extra cost, is there any reason people choose to keep their GB? Is recovery after DS slightly easier without GB removal?