Gall stones are very common post pregnancy. I had an attack when DD was 6wks. Gall bladder out at 8 weeks post partum (private system). My liver enzymes were crazy high after my attack but settled after I had my gall bladder removed. I had another attack about 4 months later and my liver enzymes were so high I was jaundice. I had an ERCP a few days later to see if a stone was stuck in my bile duct.There was no stone but my bile duct was narrow so they put a stent in (you can keep producing stones after gall bladder removal). I haven't had any further gall baldder issues (although I did have a big internal bleed post ERCP) and my liver enzymes are pretty good now. They are still slightly elevated at every blood test but they think that is normal for me.

In regards to waiting lists, it depends on the hospital and your symptoms. A friend of mine has been on a waiting list for 2 years because she is asymptomatic (no symptoms). A friend of mine was on the list at another hospital and was called up after 6 months but had to postpone because she was pregnant. Hopefully you won't have to wait more than 6 months.

HTH

MG