<s>[INST] I had an ultrasound done a few weeks ago and apparently I have a 3.2 cm gallstone.  My doctor recommended a removal of the gallbladder.  Is there any other alternative to removing the gallbladder?  is 3.2 cm gallstone considered "big"?  I am scared of surgery... please help.  thank you. [/INST] hi3.2cm stone in gall bladder is a big stone .dont worry what  ever be the size of stone , recent surgical techniques like laproscopy reduced hospitalised admission dates, early mobility.no need to give big incisions as you  see in open cholecystectomy.dont worry.consult your Dr regarding laproscopic cholecystectomy.Thank uWith best regards Vasundhara </s>