To cram the last 2 weeks of pain into one short sentence: Gastroenterologist has recommended I have my gallbladder removed due to gallstones.

So I want to know, if you've had yours removed and don't mind sharing... how was the surgery? How was recovery? How long were you out of work? (And how strenuous was your work? I imagine returning to an office job may be quicker than returning to a physically demanding job.)