I had my gall bladder out as well. I was actually at the park with my own children same day and went back to work the next week. Are they doing it laproscopy? That's how mine was done and recovery was quick and fast. I was told 5-7 days off work and only needed the 5...well probably didn't even need that I just did it to be careful. You have to do what's best for you. If you don't have surgery it will get worse and could require a more intensive surgery (if the stones get stuck in the bile ducts etc.) and then they would be out a daycare provider for a much longer period of time! My experience with this surgery was awesome. I truly felt no pain whatsoever after and all the pain and discomfort from needing it removed was gone. Well worth it!