I do have gallstones, but no classic symptoms. My stomach stays in a state of "hardness" to the point that I have to push it out of the way to breathe normally. Told I have a tiny hiatal hernia. Vitamins/ some foods get stuck in my throat, and "pile up behind this supposed tiny hernia" which makes it really heard to breathe until the food squishes it's way through. ( My mental picture) I have occasional heartburn which is usually helped by drinking cider vinegar and water. I am wondering if this "hard" stomach thing is gallbladder related. It's not a classic symptom, so I don't know if removing my gbladder will stop this. Help!