SuffragetteSal
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Thu Aug-14-03 11:55 PM
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Has anyone had a good experience with gallbladder surgery? |
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A friend of mine is down for the count 4th day after surgery, still pretty weak and now I am getting scared because I am up to have mine removed soon also.
Anybody want to tell me how it was for them?
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:00 AM
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1. my sister had it recently |
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I don't recall the details now but I don't think she had that much trouble. Perhaps it was a simpler operation? I believe there were just a couple of little tiny incisions....
assuming you mean stones..
there is another DUer that was talking about this recently too (or was that you?)
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SuffragetteSal
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:02 AM
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3. No I haven't posted about this before |
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yes, ultrasound says my gallbladder is full of stones...yikes. Sounds icky for sure. Hurts too. :(
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:00 AM
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2. Laparoscopically, not a big deal. |
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I was just really tired for weeks after, but that was probably from the anaesthesia. Plus I felt so much better not having that sick thing inside me anymore. I didn't have gallstones, but the gallbladder was all inflammed and it hurt like a mother.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:03 AM
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5. thanks...I am glad it went well for you |
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I am over 50, so I hope it goes well also.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:14 AM
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8. I think I was like 43 when I had it done |
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you should do fine. Just don't try to get back to a normal routine too quickly. Take time to rest.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:03 AM
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My gallbladder had perforated, and I was in septic shock from peritonitis.
My S/O found me unconcious on the bathroom floor. It was actually quite a relief when the surgery was over. The removal of drainage tubes was an adventure. It took me a long time to get better, but that was mostly from the effects of the peritonitis. I was on antibiotics forever. They damaged my hearing. The leakage of bile into my abdomen damaged my liver a bit.
Find a good doctor who is experienced with the surgery, and keep your chin up!
Be well, Realp
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:06 AM
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7. Oh my..sounds like you had quite a time of it |
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I am so glad you are better. Do you mind me asking what causes perforation? Also, I need the total function of my liver...if you know what I mean...
Thanks for sharing this withe me. I appreciate it.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:06 AM
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6. if its done with scopes, you get a lot of gas but its easy. |
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mom was up at the next day. I hope you have this. Its totally cool.
Hugs to you, honey. Don't worry.
RV
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:15 AM
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14yrs ago. I was only 22 but I had over 50 stones (the doctor brought them to me in a jar to see). That was before the laproscopic surgery so I got opened up from my sternum to my bellybutton. I was in the hospital for 5 days. The only problems I had was with extremely quick digestion (I practically had to sit on the toilet when I was eating!). But that subsided within a few weeks and other that that and some soreness I was back to normal within a month.
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SuffragetteSal
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:19 AM
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11. good grief 50 stones at 22 y/o...you're brave |
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Glad to hear it all went well. Thanks for responding, I appreciate it. Did you doc tell you why you might have had so many stones at such a young age? Just wondering.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:22 AM
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My grandmother and great grandmother had galstones. I had just had a baby 1 1/2 earlier so the rise a fall of hormones contributed as well as gaining and losing weight in a short period of time.
Besides I never do anything half way, you know what they say -- Go big or go home! ;)
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:17 AM
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Edited on Fri Aug-15-03 12:20 AM by RMJ
I was up and walking within a couple of hours and went home the next day. I was sore and tired for about a week, but that was it.
It was nothing, compared to the mind-blowing, Oh-my-god, SOOO much worse than having a baby, pain of gallstones. At least with contractions the pain comes and goes, with gallstones it just comes...
but you know that already.
Good luck! :-)
on edit: obviously, I had the laproscopic surgery, which is easier.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:22 AM
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it worked so well for you and you recovered quickly. I like that story :). Thanks...
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:23 AM
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15. my grand daughter had gall bladder surgery |
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:22 AM
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12. My uncle, the surgeon has used it to buy a boat- |
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and pay for his house...So I'd say that he's had LOTS of good experiences with gallbladder surgery.
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Fri Aug-15-03 12:24 AM
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16. LOL - good one Milton! |
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Always good to keep a sense of humor...I've said already I hope they don't mistake by heart for my gallbladder ;)
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Fri Aug-15-03 01:35 AM
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17. I had mine removed in my mid-30s |
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They were able to do it laproscopically and it was no big deal at all. The biggest pain in the butt I remember was I had to be on a clear liquid diet for a few days before they removed it. After it was done I spent another couple days in the hospital, and was pretty sore for about a week or two. One thing that did hurt like the dickens (besides the gallstone attack) was they put a drain in there during the surgery. It came out through my skin and was attached to a little bulb. They took that out just before I left the hospital. Removing hurt some, but only for a few seconds.
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Fri Aug-15-03 01:41 AM
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a couple of years ago. Two tiny incisions that are almost invisible now, & I was up the next day. I had some pain for about two or three days, but after the incisions healed, I was fine. I've never had a problem from not having my gallbladder anymore. Of course, during the times I was having gallstone attacks, I was ready to remove the darn thing myself.
I hope your friend feels better soon.
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Fri Aug-15-03 01:44 AM
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I had my surgery in December; it was laparoscopic. My surgeon and anesthesiologist were tremendous. I stopped taking prescription painkillers four days later. Christmas Day marked one week after surgery; I told our guests to "help themselves" and parked myself on the couch.
I was up and around for a couple of hours at a time within three days. It took about a week, though, before I could resume any kind of normal routine. I also did not get behind the wheel of our car for almost two weeks by choice.
The worst part about gall bladder surgery post-op is watching one's diet. You can eat a limited amount of high-fat stuff, but a bunch of it will send you racing for the bathroom.
Other than the bathroom thing, it was a piece of cake. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I had excellent care, and I feel SO much better than I did before surgery.
Julie
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Fri Aug-15-03 02:07 AM
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No Food For 18 hours and about 3 hours later it was over.24 hr's in Harborview and 3 days on the couch and I can eat ANYTHING!!!
Mine was seriously sick and I was glad to be rid of it.The Surgery might constipate you for a few days,your abdominal muscles will also be mildly sore. I used Tylinol after the first day for pain so it couldn't have been too bad,huh;Kinda like you have been doing too many situps for a few days.In a week it was like nothing happened,but I knew IT was gone.Thank God,it was makin me really,really sick.Have the surgery,you will feel much better.My $.02
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