Thank you for writing to me and sharing your experience. I have had one appointment with a surgeon's PA, who said she was new to the practice and wasn't sure my symptoms added up to removal of the gall bladder; she went out, checked with him, and reported back that I should have surgery and it could be done in three days. Well, I am caretaker for my sister and three days was not enough preparation time. I radically changed my diet about two weeks ago, had no flareups but do have morning abdominal pain; cruising along, i then foolhardly ate something I should't have and now I have just had 24 hours of non stop vomiting. I would have the surgery with this doctor because he has five stars and is recommended by my primary. I had been told if there was such a flare-up to go to a hospital here; when I called the squad last night they informed me that that facility is not a full-service hospital and they recommended that I not go to the local hospital ER because it is so backed up for beds. I took their advice, stayed home and the symptoms disappeard! Waited today for call back from this doctor's office but missed them due to another appointment I had. My huge dilema is that I must register a carI bought in Ohio no later than March 3rd at the Ohio Clerk of Courts office, in person with the car! Not what I had been told before, but this woman is at the top and, turns out, is a good friend of my daughter's. So, really, no way out of this trip. Long story there...but I have to decide if I should have the surgery as soon as possible and hope I am well enough to make the 700 mile trip (which normally I would enjoy) before March 3rd OR if I should just take off, get to my daughter's (she isa nurse) and make arrangements there. The question really is: will I be well enough to drive after surgery or should I just get going, watch my diet, and get family help? I have had no other tests other than a hospital ultra-sound. Thanks so any further advice you can offer. Sincerely, Theresa