I recently had mine taken out. I had a hard look at the nonsurgical alternatives, and what studies I found convinced me that they are essentially quackery. Give

I recently had mine taken out. I had a hard look at the nonsurgical alternatives, and what studies I found convinced me that they are essentially quackery. Given that one of the largest causes of emergency room visits (and emergency surgeries) are related to gall stones, and the given the possible cancer and infection risks, I couldn't come up with a rational reason to not have the surgery. Very glad I did, incidentally. It was an easy laparoscopic procedure, and it's had nothing but a positive effect on my life.