text: Hi, I am now 26 but a few years back. I had my gallbladder removed because ultrasound tests and endoscopies showed stones. My symptoms included heartburn and pain on the right side of me just under my ribcage. Then pain even went all the way through my back(with the pain lasting several hours). I had nausea, and vomited a lot also. Avoid alot of fatty and spicy foods. Once you have you ultrasound ask about and upper endoscopy. This test is very uncomfortable. Although they give you medication that relaxs you and you may even fall asleep. That didnt work for me, I was awake during the first part of the procedure which is the insertion of the tube. That test is well worth it. Along with gallstones, I had polyps in my stomach as well. I now have to have the endoscopy yearly but the biopsy came back abnormal. It was later removed with another endoscopy. Don't be afraid and be persistant. I have been symptom free for a few years now and the procedure worked out great for me. There are some drawbacks to having your gallbladder removed. such as frequent and loose bowel movements that can take up to a year to improve. Google, Gallbladder, gallstones, and endoscopy. You will definitely find what you need to know.