gallstones

[Sugar4]

anybody had their gallbladder removed due to gallstones.. How effective is surgery in reducing the stomache cramps.. Have you tried any of the homemade recipes with any success?

[Philtaz]

Not had the op myself but I've seen a lot.  They tend do do it exclusively as a laparoscopic(keyhole) procedure these days and a good surgeon will complete the op in 35-45 minutes, depending on individual anatomy, previous ops, scarring, adhesions etc.

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[fizzylizzy]

i had my gallbladder removed like 4 years ago.  the surgery was nothing just some stomache cramps.  for about 6 months afterwards id get cramps like i still had my gallbladder but then it stopped and i have been symptom free since. good luck!