Gallstones and 19 weeks pregnant!!! HELP!?

Question

Okay... I'm 19 weeks pregnant and last friday I found out I have gallstones. Apparently, I have the worst case of it. I have had 3 attacks in 2 weeks and it is excruciating! I have an appointment with a specialist to talk about surgery but that REALLY SCARES ME!!!! I want to know if anyone else has had to have their gall bladder taken out WHILE pregnant and how did everything work out?

Answer 1

I had my gall bladder taken out after my pregnancy.  I feel for ya- those are so painful.  But, with my first pregnancy I did have my appendix out.  It was very early and for obvious reasons I had to have it taken out.  They usually are a bit more careful with the drugs they give you, but really it should be okay.  I wasn't 19 weeks along, but I really think you will be okay.  The good part is they know that you are pregnant.  I'm sure some people have procedures done w/o knowing.