Carole, I never had gallbladder problems until, two years ago, I had the most horrible pain in my tummy. Went to the doctor, had an ultrasound and two days later had a laparoscopy to remove it. The surgery was performed in the morning and I was home in the afternoon, with very little post-op pain.
The problem with waiting too long is that it might become worse and then the laparoscopy would not be possible, requiring instead major surgery.
Mind you, at the time I had the surgery, I was scheduled for full knee replacement a month later. If it hadn't been for the laparoscopy, the knee surgery would have been postponed for a long time.
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better but, as scary as the thought of surgery is, is better to do it when you have a chance of an easier procedure and a fast recovery.
My best wishes to you.