Hi all
Can any1 help. Does any1 know how long you have to stay in hospital after having laparoscopic surgery for Gallstones and how long you have to wait to travel abroad
Thank you.
2007-07-19 23:47:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
You will be treated as an out-patient in all probability, so no overnight stay!
Travel depends on you and what the doctors feel about how quickly you personally would need to leave it.
2007-07-27 23:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what kind of surgery you are going to have. If they are removing your gallbladder, it can be done "open" or with a laparascope. Open surgery would probably require a day or two in the hospital, while laparoscopic surgery could be done with release the same day or overnight. If they are removing stones by sending tubes down your mouth to grab them, you shouldn't have to stay overnight. If you are otherwise healthy and only 14, you probably won't have to miss school for more than a week for open surgery, and not more than two days for laparoscopic surgery. Your doctor may tell you different, because your doctor has knowledge about your condition that even you might not know. Gallstones in 14-year-olds are very rare, so it may be more complex than your average person. Also, medical practices vary in different countries. Having gallstones or your gallbladder removed will not cause you to gain weight. However, most people who have gallstone problems get to be pretty careful what they eat, and avoid fats because they cause gallbladder attacks. They don't have to be as careful afterward, and may gain weight because they just eat more.
2016-04-01 03:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the hospital and which country you live in. If you live in the USA it will probably be done as a daycase procedure. If the UK, then some hospitals, but not many offer it as a day case procedure. Otherwise 2-3 days.
However, no one can guarantee that it can be removed laparoscopically, and it may be an open procedure and therefore a much longer hospital stay.
As far as travelling goes, I would probably say at least 2-3 weeks after surgery, but I think your travel insurance will probably have the last say on that subject.
2007-07-23 10:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you mean gallbladder removal, as I don't think they just remove the stones any more?
I was supposed to have a laparoscopic gall bladder removal on Wednesday, but it was cancelled as I caught a pretty bad chest infection whilst in hospital with a stone attack last week!
The op has been rescheduled for a week on Monday and providing they can do it laparoscopically, they have told me I will be in hospital for 2 nights, and will be off work between a week and two weeks (as I have a pretty sedentary job - I think if you have a manually demanding job, you will need longer). That's pretty much it apparently!
I don't know about you, but I can't wait to get rid of mine. I'm just hoping the weather improves so I can recouperate in the garden!
All the best.
2007-07-20 03:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lily & Stu Too 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After laparoscopic surgery which, you will be required to stay for at least 3 days though some stayed less than that time. That would mean if everything is within good condition without other problem arising. You would be ok after 2 weeks but it would be more safe and convenient to travel abroad after a month.
2007-07-20 00:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals in the US do it on a one day basis; in in the morning and out in the afternoon, tops one week recovery providing you are healthy and no wound hernias or infections but no heavy lifting for at least 2-3 weeks. The problem is that the procedure might not be successful then they will have to "open" meaning convert it to a regular surgery, then you are in a totally different situation with a longer in-hospital stay and longer recovery time and of course a longer wound.
2007-07-27 18:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by danny k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my entire gallbladder removed and it was an outpatient surgery. I wasn't allowed to pick up anything heavier than 20lbs for two weeks. It realistically took more like 3 to 4 weeks to really feel okay again.
As for just having the gallstones removed, well I would think the recovery wouldn't be too long at all.
2007-07-19 23:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 07:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too was operated laparoscopically on 1.3.2006 and discharged the next day itself. I travelled 75 kms by car and came to my place up in the hills. Simultaneously kidney stones (from the ureter) were also removed for me. I had to go to the hospital about 3 weeks later to remove the stent from my ureters. But no after effects on gall bladder removal till now.
2007-07-23 02:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by straightener 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother just had this done. The best case is that you go home the day after surgery. You may have to see the Dr. after a couple of weeks. I expect the Dr. will say you can travel as soon as you feel up to it.
2007-07-25 15:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum had this as an outpatient, in & out, then 2 to 3 weeks easy going. So if you are fit, with no other medical problems you should be fit to fly in four weeks. Just make sure to take it easy for the right time. Good luck & happy travels.
2007-07-20 02:02:10 · answer #11 · answered by Ikey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋