So i have Gall Stones

[Sierra85]

After a month of excrutiating pain, i just had an ultrasound today and it turns out i have gall stones. Apparently its quite a popular thing that people get, so i was wondering if anyone else has dealt with them and could offer some advice.

I have upwards of 20 floating around in my gall bladder and it looks like gravel in there. Should i get it cut out or i heard something about a sound wave that can blast them and shatter them.

Not a good new years eve for me

[obdigore]

More water. Drink more water.

You can have them cut out, or you can pass them. If they are too big to pass, they can use a sonic device of some kind to break them down into smaller pieces, and then you can pass them.

I believe the preferred method is passing them, as painful for you it is less risky than surgery.

Also, drink more water to get less in the future.

[GotMoxie]

A friend of mine had his gallbladder removed because having to pass a stone every couple weeks or so made him literally want to die. I don't envy your decision, and hope you feel better.

[Tradewind]

Make sure you get tested for celiac disease.