I have gallstones...tell me your story/advice

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Well the other day I had my ultrasound test and alas I found the source of my problems, 6 tiny bloody stones in my gall bladder!

I did some research on my own and there are 3 methods to deal with the problem...obviously i would best prefer not to do surgery if i can avoid it.

The results were sent to my doctor and i wont be seeing him until next month.
If there's anyone here who has had it in the past and what their story was on dealing with the problem, i'd like to hear it...anyone?

 

[Throttle]

If it comes to surgery, lacking a gall bladder is seriously not fun. A friend of mine had his removed, and his ability to process fat is...seriously lacking. It's become a social disability at this point, to disappear for 30 minutes at a time after even a moderately fat-laden meal...

 

[ScrewIt]

is there a reason he disappears?

From the sources i found online, it said the gall bladder isnt essential to human bodily functions...and that the body can still process fats w/o it.
Dont think i can trust the web fully anymore..
Anyway thanks for the info

 

[Throttle]

is there a reason he disappears?

to the bathroom, emptying out whatever he ate, going straight through his system in a hurry. the higher the fat content & lower the carbs & fiber, the more trouble he's in. fried chicken & pizza are (for example) both always a problem, many other foods are more touch & go.