Gall bladder....?

Question

To anyone who has had their gall bladder taken out, is the surgery, and post surgery pain ful and hard? I just had a baby october 20th and they want me to get my gall bladder removed soon. Any information please!! Thank you!

Answer 1

i had it done on tues. eve (was an emergency)
went home thurs morning
i only needed 1 injection for pain immediately after the surgery when i first woke up
then no further pain had iv antibiotics tues and wed
went home on oral antibiotics for a week
the removed it through my navel and i had 1 tiny hole in by abdomen above it for a drain
they changed the dressing wed. morning and removed the drain thurs. morning before i went home
it was just a momentary pinch when they pulled it out
it has been 2 years
i just have a tiny scar inside my navel and a tiny dot that looks like a faded freckle where the drain was
i was home back to normal immediately with just a few steristrips over the navel and could shower
the steristips will loosen in a few days and the incision in the navel will be red for a week or 2 but without pain
just had to go back to the surgeon a weak later to be checked
there really is nothing to it
you might just be a little tired the first day or two and a little sore
so if mine was an emergency and was easy as pie yours should be even easier
good luck with the baby and the surgery

Answer 2

I had it done microscopically and it hurt like he**, i could not get up for days and had to have help getting around for a week, they didn't give me strong enough pain meds and i suggest you have a good talk with your doctor about your concerns with pain meds afterward as you won't be up to arguing over it if you are in lots of pain, but, i think i was in the minority, i believe most people have gone through this with NO problems, but not me, it was pure he**...... i will say this, i would definetly do it again though because after i healed from the surgery, i have had absolutely no pain again from that area.....good luck

Answer 3

whilst the formation of gallstones finally leads to assaults of soreness and nausea, surgical removing of the gallbladder is the main often counseled therapy. The scientific term for this operation is cholecystectomy (KOL-ee-sis-TEK-tuh-mee). on the instant there are 2 methods of appearing it: Open Cholecystectomy: this methodology demands a unmarried great incision below the splendid rib cage. The operation takes a million to 2 hours. Your stay in the scientific institution can final 2 to 5 days. Laparoscopic Cholycystectomy: This "Band-help surgical operation" technique substitutes 4 tiny incisions for a unmarried great one. One is made slightly below the tummy button. 2 extra are made in the tummy above the splendid hip. A fourth is mandatory slightly below the ribs in the midst of the chest. A tiny, lighted scope is inserted with the aid of one incision. Miniature, distant-controlled surgical equipment are inserted in the process the others. to furnish the wellbeing practitioner an unobstructed view, the tummy is inflated with carbon dioxide gas with the aid of the technique. Like an open cholecystectomy, the operation takes a million to 2 hours. even with the indisputable fact that, your scientific institution stay could be below an afternoon. in the process the operation, the wellbeing practitioner will examine for stones in the duct that drains the gallbladder, and eliminate them as nicely. disadvantages even although gallstones regularly could nicely be dissolved via drugs or shattered via sound waves, the priority is in all threat to recur if those methods are used. removing of the gallbladder delivers the only everlasting answer. like each surgical operation, the operation poses conceivable of inner bleeding or an infection; and blood clots ought to sort and hotel in the lungs, making it perplexing to breath. in maximum cases, even with the indisputable fact that, the technique is particularly secure.

Answer 4

If possible have it taken out laproscopically. I had it done that way on a Fri and I was back to work on my regular shift on Sunday. I still have a problem drinking milk unless it is fat-free or 1% and I had mine taken out in 2003.

Answer 5

The reason for a gallbladder removal would be if you have stones in your gallbladder. The procedure can be done open or closed. Minimal pain but pain nevertheless. If you don't have stones, talk to your doctor and ask why the cholecystectomy is necessary.

Answer 6

my brother has his taken out and he said it is a piece of cake now days. he has two little holes up by that are and that is all. he only missed one day of work from it. if it explodes on you then they have to go in the old fashioned way and cut you open.

Answer 7

Its perfectly Normal

Dr.Jon Acoca
Beverly Hills CA

Answer 8

It really depends if you have open or key hole surgery. If it's open there is more pain but with key hole your up and about very quickly with limited pain.
Good Luck