Can you heal your gallbladder instead of removing it? Maybe. In this episode I break down what's really behind gallstones, gallbladder sludge, and gallbladder pain, and what you can actually do before surgery.I'm Dr. E, the NP with the PhD. Most people get told "you have stones, let's take it out" and that's the whole conversation. Nobody asks why the gallstones formed, or what happens to your digestion after gallbladder removal. That's what we're fixing here.We cover:What causes gallbladder sludge and gallstonesWhy gallbladder attacks and biliary colic happenThe root causes doctors skip: insulin resistance, thyroid, hormones, bad bileWhat gallbladder removal actually does to your bodyWhen you truly do need surgeryAlready having symptoms? Get checked by your GI first. If you're in wait-and-see mode, you deserve to ask the deeper questions.Welcome to The Medical Disruptor, where smart humans get answers they won't hear anywhere else. I help humans go from medically gaslit to medically empowered.Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/Still second guessing yourself in the exam room? Click here!https://freechapter.lpages.co/self-gaslighting-habits-to-watch-for/Check us out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandrehttps://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandrehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre#functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslightingChapters:Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices