I am having my gallbladder taken out tomorrow. It will be done laproscopicly. How long will I need help after the procedure? I have a 4 month old, am I going to be able to care for her myself? If not, how soon do you think it will be? Thank you!
2007-03-20 16:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by dolphincutie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Most of the time people are back on their feet and can go home the day of or day after surgery. You'll probably be advised to take it easy for a few days but I don't think you'll have much problem taking care of a 4 month old. I would probably have some help the day of and the day after surgery, after that you should be doing fine.
2007-03-20 16:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a question you should have asked your surgeon and should ask before you have your surgery.
Laproscopic surgery is very simple and requires 3 stiches usually.
Because there is no large incision you shouldn't be off your feet to long.
Your doctor will likely advise you not to lift for a few days and anytime you have a general anesthesia you will be groggy for awhile and will need help for at least 24 hours until the effects wear off.
I strongly advise you to talk to your surgeon or to the operating room nurse if you can't see the surgeon first and ask them.
2007-03-20 16:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by sweetbaboo1984 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Typically it’s recommended that lifting is restricted for 6-8 weeks after surgery. When I had mine out it was more like 4 weeks before I found myself lifting without thinking about it.
2007-03-20 16:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Nanni 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋