I am having my Gall Bladder removed.
Can you tell me your experience?
2007-03-22 04:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by A Guy in Manhattan, NY 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, In October. It is a very short operation. First they run a few simple tests, then they tell you to fast for 12 to 16 hours. Then they take you down for surgery, and they put you to sleep. When you wake up your stomach will be sore, because they make 4 small incisions. One in the belly button, one on your upper abdomen, and two on your right side. You can't drive for two weeks, and you can't walk up steps for a little awhile, and you feel like you want to sleep all of the time.
2007-03-22 05:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by eagle_gurl_03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine out on the 2nd, I was in the hospital 4 days. they made 4 incisions in my stomach and took it out. I had steri-strips not sutures. The first day was a little hazy from all the medicine. The second day, I was much better. I felt like every time I woke up from my nap, I was a little bit better. The big thing is moving. You can't lay on your side, definately not your stomach. Walking wasn't bad, but take little steps and go slow. Know your limit! Try to walk atleast twice a day the 2nd day and work up from there. By the time I came home I was fine. I had a weight restriction of 20 lbs. I didn't take any pain meds besides Advil when I got home. I didn't need it. i just got release to go back to work on the 26th. :)
My suggestion to you is make sure you know what your pain management is going to be after the surgery. For those first few days, you will definately need it! Talk to your doctor, if you have problems with some pain medications. I know sometimes Codiene makes people nauseated. You DONT want to throw up, trust me.
And just to let you know, sometimes after the surgery you will have diarrhea. My doctor said it can last up to 6 months. I am on stomach medication to reduce the episodes. Hope this helps.
2007-03-22 06:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife had her gall bladder removed. She was in the hospital for 2 1/2 days (2 nights) and then came home. It was very tender for the next few days, so she needed help doing anything physical. After that, she began doing very light things and was able to go out (although not grocery shopping or anything involving lifting -- just to her yarn store and such). One week after surgery, she was doing things pretty much like normal, with only minor pain, except for lifting which was still painful. After two weeks, she was in virtually no pain, and was back to normal, except for strenuous excercise/work. She says after 3 weeks it was like it had never happened. She had the laproscopic surgery, which you are probably having, since it's planned. Good luck, and enjoy the excuse to take it easy.... at least easier, for 2-3 weeks.
2007-03-22 05:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my gall bladder taken out when I was 4 months pregnant. I was pretty sore for about a week and couldn't drive or lift anything over 5lbs for about two weeks but in three weeks time i was back to normal pretty much and that's been 5 years ago.
2007-03-22 05:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by candy kane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few hours of surgery. Some staples in your stomach. Usually not too many complications.
Good luck
2007-03-22 04:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by A Military Veteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋