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A 26-year-old male 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?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
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.
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