Sometimes, when the physician examines the abdomen, he can detect evidence for gallbladder inflammation based on tenderness to palpation, fullness under the right ribs etc. A one wek delay is not excessive for people who do not have acute cholecystitis. You are correct, however, that during the wate, you could have a severew attack of cholecysttitis and even pass a stone into the common bile duct. It is not necessary for the surgeon to examine the study with his eyes. More important is the time taken interviewing yoy, to be certain that the pains are indeeed related to the gall bladder.
Stones lodging in the common bile duct is a problem.
Surgeons can do an X-ray during the surgery to verify that the duct is free of stones. In some cases the common duct stones are only found after the cholecystectomy. This information is presented for educational purposes only. Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.