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Dad has biliary colic from gallstones and is scheduled to get gallbladder removed in 3 weeks. is it safe to wait this long? complications wont occur?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

He should be: ok, as long as his condition is not acute cholecystitis. He should avoid fatty foods in the meantime to minimize chances of any complications.

Answered 11/4/2016

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A member asked:

Dad has biliary colic from gallstones and is scheduled to get gallbladder removed in 3 weeks. is it safe to wait this long? complications wont occur?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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