General Surgeon: Can Ayurveda Help Avoid Surgery for Gallbladder Issues? - #16273

A few weeks ago, I started feeling this weird discomfort on my right side, just below the ribs. At first, I ignored it, thinking it was gas or something I ate, but then it turned into a sharp pain, especially after eating oily food. One night, it got so bad I had to go to the emergency room. After an ultrasound, the doctor said I have gallstones and referred me to a general surgeon. The general surgeon said my gallbladder is inflamed and that surgery is the best option. He told me that once the gallbladder is removed, I won’t have to deal with this pain again. But I’m really hesitant. I’ve heard that after gallbladder removal, digestion can become weak, and some people have lifelong digestive issues. I asked the general surgeon if there was any way to dissolve the stones naturally, but he just said surgery is the safest and quickest solution. That’s why I’m looking into Ayurveda. I read that there are herbs like Punarnava, Gokshura, and Bhumi Amla that can help with gallstones. But do they actually work, or is surgery the only option? Can Ayurveda really dissolve gallstones and prevent new ones from forming? I don’t want to delay the surgery if my condition will just get worse, but at the same time, I don’t want to go under the knife if there’s another way. Also, if I do end up needing surgery, does Ayurveda offer any recovery support? I know that post-surgery digestion can be tricky. Are there specific Ayurvedic treatments or diets that can help if the general surgeon removes my gallbladder? If anyone has successfully avoided surgery through Ayurveda, what worked for you? How long did it take? And if you did have surgery, did Ayurveda help you recover faster? I really want to make the best decision for my health.