About 2 years ago,my mother had severe pain &sickness,which turned out to be gallstones,a doctor scheduled her in to have them removed & while she awaited her appointment (a few weeks )my brother who practices chinese medicine&accupuncture,put her on a health regime which included drinking pints of olive oil &lemon juice,lying on her side afterwards,accupunture treatment,& drinking applejuice,not a complete fast,but a little simple food,I am not sure of the quantities & frequencies of these,however she managed to pass most of the stones &
the doctor was amazed to see the following scan results &
took a note of the regime she had done.
No surgery required.
I would certainly try this sooner than opt for surgery.