How do I know gallbladder surgery is right for me?

If you have repeated attacks of gallstones, surgery may be right for you. The presence of gallstones and the symptoms and complications they can cause, including pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating, are the most common reasons to have gallbladder surgery. Gallstones can also cause jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by a bile duct blockage.