I had my gallbladder removed in 1998. It was the easiest surgery I've ever had and I wish it hadn't taken so many years to finally diagnose me correctly. I had some horrendous attacks and was hospitalized and jaundiced and doubled over in pain more times than I care to remember.

I haven't noticed any negative GI impact from not having a gallbladder. I can still eat spicy, greasy food (and sometimes I do). I don't get gas or have digestive issues and I have regular bowel movements.

My only complaint is that the doc put my belly button back together differently that it looked before!

Good luck, Lise! Hopefully you won't have another attack before your surgery.

Lorri