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First and only gallbladder attack over a month ago, i have not had problems since,my doctor wants me to have gallbladder removed? should i? or wait?
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Depends: If your gallbladder is full of stones or sludge, you could be prone to more flareups. So sometimes elective surgery may be warranted so you have more control over the situation and not end up in the hospital with cholecystitis and emergency surgery. Talk to your doctor about your options.
Answered 9/16/2014
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