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If you have already had test that confirm gallstones, and these are the likely cause of your pain/attacks, and if they are getting worse, then it is likely that you will be advised to have surgery. There are other possible treatments, but surgical removal is still considered the most effective.

Unless the stone is in a very difficult location, it is usually removed through a "scope" which only means making 3 or 4 very small (half-inch) incisions in your abdomen, rather than a big one. These heal quickly, and most people tolerate it very well.

You say "overweight" and that does not necessarily mean obesity. And while obesity and bad dietary habits can contribute to formation of gallstones, this is not by any means the only cause. Nor can losing weight get rid of them, once you have them. And while obesity can sometimes increase surgical risk, the increase is not all that much in a young and otherwise healthy person.

So, you should not be denied surgery on that basis. But the surgeon will certainly recommend that you lose weight and adjust diet afterwards - not just to reduce the chance of getting stones again, but also to promote general health - that is if you are indeed overweight. Reducing intake of dietary fat has clearly been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent stones, so this is an important part of care after surgery.

But be sure that all your questions are answered and that you are comfortable with the surgeon. If there are alternatives, check those out as well. Then you can make an informed decision. Hopefully, a parent or someone you trust is involved as well.

Good luck.

medical professional

Yes, you will have to change your diet after the surgery. The bile that is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder is necessary to digest food, so they leave the bile ducts in place, allowing the bile to drip directly into the intestines. This changes the way your digestive system works slightly, so you will need to be on a low fat diet in order to help your body adjust to that.

Everyone I know who had their gallbladder removed immediately felt so much better afterwards, so don't worry. Good luck!

if its the intestinal type thing, my mom had it done, they took 2 feet of intestine out and shes never been the same again. once a week she gets real sick, goes to the bathroom, and suffers all day, and its been 9 years since the surgery. i blame the surgeon, think he f*cked it up, and i would sue him so bad if i could.and about ur Q, if your not TOO overweight then you should be fine, they cant just deny people if it risks there health, trust me