I have gallstones, and I will be setting a date with a surgeon soon to have my gall bladder removed. Can anyone tell me about the surgery? how long it will take to heal? how long should I have to take off work? Will it hurt much? Thanks so much :) ♥
2007-11-07 12:06:33 · 11 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
When they knocked me out it seemed like i was asleep only 30 seconds, it took about 2 weeks to heal and to get back to work. The less active i was the less it hurt. I had to eat and drink clear liquids for the first day. Wasn't too bad.
2007-11-07 12:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two main ways they do it these days. One is to make a very small incision (about 1 inch) near your belly button, and then use instruments with a tiny camera to go in and get it. The other way, believe it or not, is to use similar instruments to go down your throat, so there's no incision at all. Of course, you'll be out for the procedure. It takes a few hours, and you'll probably go home the next day. You'll need to take it easy for a few days, but that's about it. They'll give you some pain meds, but usually it hurts very little. You will need to be careful about what you eat afterward.
2007-11-07 12:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my gallbladder out two years ago and the surgery was about 2-4 hrs. and no it didn't hurt much at all. I was back to work in two weeks. I had laproscoptic surgery and I have 4 small incisions. Good Luck!
2007-11-07 12:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had mine removed it was years ago and not done via laproscope as yours will most likely be done. Mine was done along with some other extensive surgery and was extremely painful and took a long time to heal. Yours should not be as painful (they will give you pain meds don't worry) and will probably take 3 to 6 weeks to fully recover. Good luck I'm sure everything will be just fine. Don't stress over it.
2007-11-07 12:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ethelucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy surgery, most likely an overnight in the hospital. You will be sore after for a few days - take a few days off from work. There will be a few small incisions on your lower stomach but nothing major. It will be a breeze!
2007-11-07 12:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Nadine P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my gall bladder out years ago, then ate anything I wanted. Nothing ever bothered me
2016-04-03 00:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom recently had hers removed.As with any surgery you will be sore,it trama to your body.She was sore, but up and about in less than a week,so i'd say take 2weeks off kick and recooperate.you'll be fine.
2007-11-08 01:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by allen w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had mine out lots of fun They now do them with a scope. they blowup your skin on your stomach and work through small holes. Done this way it barely hurts because no muscles cut contact me for more
2007-11-07 12:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say 3 months for you to do the things you were doing before....like completly heal
2007-11-07 12:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by mandyquinn20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of my best friends had her gallbladder out in middle school. i think she was out for a week or so, maybe two. it isn't too extreme of a surgery.
2007-11-07 12:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋