@shooie Hi Sherri, I recently had my gall bladder removed in August. I believe the ultra sound is the way they determine any problems. I didn’t have any stones either. Two years ago I was experiencing the same pain you described, except the sharp pain was on my right side, up under my ribs. I had the ultrasound and they said “no stones, just sludge”, but I also had a 4mm polyp. The pain came and went over the past 2 years, nothing REALLY unbearable. Then this July it was very painful!! With vomiting and diarrhea. Went back for ultrasound, still no stones, just sludge, but the polyp had increased to 8mm. So I opted for surgery. I also take a probiotic, Renew Life, for immunity and respiratory health. Still have some digestive issues every once in a while. I think my body is trying to learn how to function without a gall bladder. Lol. So, short answer with a long story — I wouldn’t rush to remove gall bladder if ultrasound doesn’t show any stones, sludge or anything else, and try adding the probiotics or fermented foods as suggested.
Good luck
Gina