Hello. Im new and need advice

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Hello,

I am a 35 year old male. Over the last several months, Ive had

multiple " attacks " I tried the Olive Oil flush method and saw good

results. Unfortunately, about a week later I got the worst attack yet.

So bad in fact that my finace rushed em to the hospital.

After an ultrasound, I was found to have just ONE gall stone. It

appears I flushed the others. Unfortunately, the ONE stone I have left

is approx 1.4 cm in size ( the size of a marble )

I have consulted two doctors so far. Both have said my ONLY option is

gall bladder removal.

I am opposed to removal of my gall bladder but will relent if no other

option is available to me. One of the doctors told me that the flush

was a good thing but doubted a flush would get rid of a stone this

size without complications ( like it getting stuck and causing more

problems ) He also said it most likely accounted for the fact only the

one stone could be seen with the ultra sound.

My questions are as follows:

1) Has anyone been able to pass large stones through flush methods?

2) What is life like AFTER gall bladder removal? What can I expect in

the long run? Especially dietary expectations?

I have to decide this week and if I decide on surgery it will take

place next Wednesday ( most likely )

Thanks in advance,