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I finally got the test results which show the gallstone near the neck of the gall bladder,...

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Gall Bladder Removal - indications?

My previous PCP retired and my new PCP ran several tests and found a 1.5 cm gallstone and...

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My previous PCP retired and my new PCP ran several tests and found a 1.5 cm gallstone and recommends that I have my gall bladder removed. What are the symptoms, other than the mere presence of a gallstone, that would indicate a need to remove the gall bladder?

History: I am 70, and in general good health except that my systolic blood pressure has been elevated (from 130 - 170) for about a month, before which it was usually 120. Diastolic pressure remains between 65 - 80. I am at a loss as to this recent condition where my systolic blood pressure rises, even while dozing off or sleeping.

Ten years ago my previous PCP discovered this same gallstone at 1 cm, but, disagreed with the surgeon, at that time, as to having my gall bladder removed. Since I had no symptoms, my previous PCP advised me to decline surgery, but to take note should any symptoms arise. I have enjoyed 10 years of being able to treat myself occasionally to tasty fatty meals, which i understand would be ill-advised were I to have had my gall bladder removed back then.

I still do not have any symptoms, as best i can tell, even now, so, I am meditating to myself as to why I would need to remove my gall bladder at this time. The gallstone has grown from 1cm to 1.5 cm, but, still, I have no symptoms that I know of which would indicate malfunctioning of the gall bladder.

For example, I can eat Pizza, fried eggs, fried potatoes, and other fatty meals and not suffer any ill effects after the meal - it is actually calming and I sleep like a kitten.

If anyone here can respond with a list of symptoms that I might not know about that would indicate gall bladder removal, please advise. My life expectancy, from my parents and grandparents, is probably no more than another 5 years.

Specifically, does a recent rise in systolic blood pressure have anything to do with a 1.5 cm gallstone?

The tests ran by my pcp indicated some enzyme abnormalities which might suggest a liver problem, but, again, I have NO SYMPTOMS. There was also a moderately abnormal thyroid function. The pcp advised that, since the gall stone is very prominent, then the gall bladder should be removed first and then maybe the other abnormal readings will correct themselves. I am not impressed with this logic.

thanks for any advice.

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