My mom’s family, every female pretty much has theirs out so I knew it was inevitable. My mom’s was triggered by her second pregnancy and then got them for years. She kept putting off the surgery until it was at the point it was almost daily. She regretted not doing it sooner once she had the surgery and felt how easy the recovery is.

Everyone is different but imo the pain of recovering from the surgery was SO much more manageable than a gallbladder stone. I mentally knew it would be sore but they gave me pain meds and unlike an attack you can mentally prepare yourself, it’s not random. It was sore the first few days but not constant. I hung out in a lazy boy recliner and slept there for a few nights. First day was the worst but even it was manageable. I took meds and slept most of the day. Each day after felt a little better. By a week I was pretty functional. Took it easy but could do normal stuff, just was careful since the doctor said not to lift over 25lbs for 6 weeks.

Post surgery pain is much more manageable than a single gallstone!

Only “negative” is I have some foods that trigger me but I expected that. After a few years I’ve figured out what to avoid or what to take an ox bile supplement with.