Post-Op Gallstone Treatment

Service Description

Surgery-Free Gallstone Treatment After Bariatric Surgery Gallstones are one of the most common side effects following bariatric surgery — but the good news is, surgery isn’t always necessary. At MWLC Health UK, we now offer a non-surgical treatment option for patients who developed gallstones after their weight loss procedure. This targeted treatment uses oral medication to help dissolve cholesterol-based gallstones, relieving pain and often avoiding the need for gallbladder removal. ⸻ Who Is This For? This service is ideal for patients who: • Did not have gallstones before bariatric surgery • Have been recently diagnosed with new gallstones • Are experiencing pain, nausea, or other symptoms • Want to try a treatment-first approach before considering surgery ⸻ How It Works 1. Initial Consultation A short assessment with our internal medicine doctor, either online or in person, to confirm you’re suitable for medication treatment. 2. Prescription Treatment If appropriate, you’ll be prescribed an oral bile acid medication that gradually dissolves cholesterol-based stones. 3. Monitoring & Support We’ll follow up with you regularly to track symptom improvement and adjust treatment as needed. 4. Surgical Referral Only if Necessary If medication isn’t effective (rare in our post-op patients), we’ll support you in arranging safe and timely surgery. ⸻ Why Choose This Option? • Avoid general anaesthetic and surgery risks • Lower cost than private surgery • Less downtime and recovery • Especially effective for post-bariatric gallstones, which tend to respond well to medication ⸻ Book Now If you’ve developed gallstones after bariatric surgery and want to avoid another operation, get in touch today. We’re currently offering this treatment pathway to a limited number of patients per month.