Have numerous echogenic gallstones /extensive shadowing 3.1 mild wall thickening. no pain eating anything pizza / burgers . semi loose stools 50 % of time. i drink a lot of alcohol 3 days a wk. surgeon wants to remove gallblader im 72 am i at risk?

There is no absolute indication of cholecystectomy for asymptomatic gallstones (cholelithiasis) unless your primary doctor and surgeon suspect chronic pancreatitis as the cause of loose stool. Alcohol does not cause gallstones and cholelithiasis by itself does not cause loose stool but there is certain relationship between alcohol, cholelithiasis and chronic pancreatitis.

A direct discussion regarding risks, benefits and alternatives should take place with the surgeon. Make sure that he or she is aware of your drinking habit as your liver may be affected and specific postop complications may become likely.