Hi Marydean I had my gall bladder removed after my first pregnancy, had gall attacks on and off for a long time and omg i think they are the most painful things ouch ouch ouch.
I so sympathise with you and definetly dont eat satay chicken
I waited around 2 months in the public system, i was on waiting list due for op in 5 months time but got a call one night to say there was a cancelation in two days if i was available and luckily i had a great boss at the time so i jumped at the chance. I had no liver trouble but my sis had liver and kidney trouble with her gall bladder.
I hope you dont have to wait too long.