text: do we need out gall bladder? what are the negatives in having it removed?   i had mine out a couple of years ago. i didn't have a choice on it. my condition was a life or death situation. please take this into consideration when making that decision: my gall bladder was so severely inflamed it infected my liver and pancreas which left me with pancreatitis. so far my liver seems to have recovered ok. i was incorrectly diagnosed twice before i ended up in the emergency room near death.   the negative for having it removed is that you have to watch your diet. there are many things that we are not supposed to eat.   the big positive is vacation from school or work!!!  what ever you choose good luck.