What is recovery like from gallbladder removal?!
Question: What is recovery like from gallbladder removal!?
I have to have the surgery and what to know what I am up against!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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i had mine removed and the recovery is nothing like having gallstone attacks lol
for the first three to four days you may need pain killers, ull sleep most of the day after surgery, they will probably wake you up after surgery to make sure you're alert, you'll have to be able to get up and go to the bathroom before they release you (here anyway)
some people get nauseous and vomit or just nauseous after surgery, thats from the anesthetic not part of the surgery recovery
if done like mine, you'll have three scars, one under your right breastbone, one on the right side,these are very small and one longer one above your bellybutton, these can stay prominant for a long time but will disappear!.!.my scars actually went keloid after surgery (raised red scars) and that lasted about nine months or so and then they began to fade, my surgery was three years ago and you can barely even see my scars now
as for how you will feel, i had percocet for pain (spelling!?) and i took it the first day after surgery, it helped me sleep and i didnt need it after that!.!.!.i walked hunched over a bit for the first week, when you try to stand straight it just feels like ur skin is tearing because its trying to heal where you got stitched up so just do it slowly!.!.!.
sleep with a body pillow is comfortable and the you dont get awaken by pain from turning onto your stomach
u wont be able to lift anything for two weeks, physically you'll feel like you can after about a week but you can tear things so dont!.!.!.
MOST IMPORTANT THING!.!.!.keep a pillow handy, when you cough, sneeze or laugh hard, but especially cough it hurts badly inside, press the pillow against your stomach and chest to brace your body before you cough or sneeze, then it doesnt hurt at all, i learned that the hard way
drink lots of fluids, take gentle walks, ull feel like ur back to normal within a week but dont push it, u wont be fully healed
to sum up, keep a pillow handy, ull need pain meds for the second day, but prob not after that, tho if u do thats not a bad thing, everyone is different, ull be hunched over within the first week, just take your time and go slow and dont lift
within a week ull feel great but remember, ur still healing
good luck
xWww@Answer-Health@Com
for the first three to four days you may need pain killers, ull sleep most of the day after surgery, they will probably wake you up after surgery to make sure you're alert, you'll have to be able to get up and go to the bathroom before they release you (here anyway)
some people get nauseous and vomit or just nauseous after surgery, thats from the anesthetic not part of the surgery recovery
if done like mine, you'll have three scars, one under your right breastbone, one on the right side,these are very small and one longer one above your bellybutton, these can stay prominant for a long time but will disappear!.!.my scars actually went keloid after surgery (raised red scars) and that lasted about nine months or so and then they began to fade, my surgery was three years ago and you can barely even see my scars now
as for how you will feel, i had percocet for pain (spelling!?) and i took it the first day after surgery, it helped me sleep and i didnt need it after that!.!.!.i walked hunched over a bit for the first week, when you try to stand straight it just feels like ur skin is tearing because its trying to heal where you got stitched up so just do it slowly!.!.!.
sleep with a body pillow is comfortable and the you dont get awaken by pain from turning onto your stomach
u wont be able to lift anything for two weeks, physically you'll feel like you can after about a week but you can tear things so dont!.!.!.
MOST IMPORTANT THING!.!.!.keep a pillow handy, when you cough, sneeze or laugh hard, but especially cough it hurts badly inside, press the pillow against your stomach and chest to brace your body before you cough or sneeze, then it doesnt hurt at all, i learned that the hard way
drink lots of fluids, take gentle walks, ull feel like ur back to normal within a week but dont push it, u wont be fully healed
to sum up, keep a pillow handy, ull need pain meds for the second day, but prob not after that, tho if u do thats not a bad thing, everyone is different, ull be hunched over within the first week, just take your time and go slow and dont lift
within a week ull feel great but remember, ur still healing
good luck
xWww@Answer-Health@Com
You will experience some pain and soreness at the incision site!. Before you go home you will get instructions from either the doctor or the nurse (or both) about how to care for the healing wound at home, when you should see the doctor for follow-up, and any restrictions on activity!. Make sure you understand all the instructions!. Ask questions if you don't!. It's your responsibility to set up the follow-up appointment!. Over time the pain and soreness will go away as the wound continues to heal!. It might take a couple of weeks, so be patient!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it isnt too bad really, youll be up and about in a couple of days, hope fully there are no complications which are very rare and minor, but you should be out of the hospital the same day, you just need some bed rest and you should eat some fluids or yogurt!.!.and mmm make sure you're able to urinate after your surgery, atleast in the same night!! you will be alrite, it is very common
oh and you will burb alot after surgery because they pump you with air for some reason, but it goes awayWww@Answer-Health@Com
oh and you will burb alot after surgery because they pump you with air for some reason, but it goes awayWww@Answer-Health@Com
Well, you will have some holes on your chest and stomach (from the surgery)!. They should heal in about 2 weeks!. Don't pick anything heavy!. Get tons of rest!. You might feel slight pain near your chest and stomach areas!. But for the most part, keep a healthy diet, don't walk too much, don't pick up anything heavy, and get plenty of rest!. Do this for about 2-3 weeks or until your doctor tells you to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I just had mine removed at the end of May!. I was able to leave the hospital the following day!. I had abdominal pain that was bad for the first 2 days and lessened over the the next week!. I got tired easily and slept a lot!. I was back to my normal state after a week!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had it done last year!. My tummy is so much happier! I have 3 small scars from the tiny incisions!. There were a few staples down my belly button!. They were removed a week or so after the surgery!. I took 2 weeks off work!. I wore a safety belt so that I could lift heavy things at work for about 2 weeks, then I was fine!. The only pain med I took was Aleve!. It worked great for me!Www@Answer-Health@Com
youre very brave for doing this surgery! just make sure that you take care of yourself afterward, thats the best way to recover from surgery!. drink lots of fluids, dont smoke, and eat healthy!.
have a good recovery!Www@Answer-Health@Com
have a good recovery!Www@Answer-Health@Com
my friend had hers removed and she didnt complain about any pain!.!.she just burped like crazy hahaha i dont know why but she did!.!.she didnt feel any different but after she got it out she couldnt eat greasy foods for a long timeWww@Answer-Health@Com
walk A LOT afterwards, it might hurt at first, but it'll help speed up your recovery!.
You'll be fine in a week tops and you wont miss the gall bladder at allWww@Answer-Health@Com
You'll be fine in a week tops and you wont miss the gall bladder at allWww@Answer-Health@Com
the redovery is like feeling normal but w/o your gallblader duh!Www@Answer-Health@Com
2-3 days hurting enough for painkillers, then not so badWww@Answer-Health@Com
3-4days its not that bad just very soreWww@Answer-Health@Com
not fun, but you will get better in a few weeks!Www@Answer-Health@Com