I went through that a couple of years ago. The surgery wasn't nearly as scary as it sounded. Modern technology means just a couple of very small (less than an inch) incisions that heal very quickly. In and out on the same day, no overnight stay needed. Was very tender and sore for a few days, but within a day I was up and puttering around the house. You can't do any heavy lifting for a few weeks after the surgery, but if you work at a desk, I imagine you'd only miss a few days of work at most. Probably depends a lot on your own pain tolerance and drive to work. For me, the pain was not a big deal and I have a very strong drive to work, so it would have taken a lot more than a little gallbladder removal to keep me away from my desk. All in all, I felt fully recovered within two weeks, but felt capable and able to take care of myself and do my own thing within 2-3 days.
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