Gallbladder Removal

[CSalomonson]

I am having my Gallbladder removed on Wednesday. As far as I know, about 26% of CF patients have experience with gallstones or removal.<div><br></div><div>I have a lot of gallstones, and surgery is needed. </div><div><br></div><div>I was wondering if those of you who have had gallstones or gallbladder removal feel about this and what your experience was as far as surgery, recovery or any other issues.</div><div><br></div><div>Not looking forward to the surgery, but will be happy to get rid of nausea and vomiting as well as pain.</div><div><br></div><div>Any input would be appreciated.</div>

 

[CSalomonson]

I am having my Gallbladder removed on Wednesday. As far as I know, about 26% of CF patients have experience with gallstones or removal.<br>I have a lot of gallstones, and surgery is needed.<br>I was wondering if those of you who have had gallstones or gallbladder removal feel about this and what your experience was as far as surgery, recovery or any other issues.<br>Not looking forward to the surgery, but will be happy to get rid of nausea and vomiting as well as pain.<br>Any input would be appreciated.

 

[CSalomonson]

I am having my Gallbladder removed on Wednesday. As far as I know, about 26% of CF patients have experience with gallstones or removal.<br>I have a lot of gallstones, and surgery is needed.<br>I was wondering if those of you who have had gallstones or gallbladder removal feel about this and what your experience was as far as surgery, recovery or any other issues.<br>Not looking forward to the surgery, but will be happy to get rid of nausea and vomiting as well as pain.<br>Any input would be appreciated.

 

[BikerEd]

I had problem with gallstones when I was younger and had my gallbladder removed when I was ten. Had a few problems with gallstones after removal but not since I was 17. Today gallbladder surgery and recovery are much better. A friend of mine recently had his removed and his scar is smaller than the one I got over my eye from high school wrestling. hope this helps

Ed

 

[BikerEd]

I had problem with gallstones when I was younger and had my gallbladder removed when I was ten. Had a few problems with gallstones after removal but not since I was 17. Today gallbladder surgery and recovery are much better. A friend of mine recently had his removed and his scar is smaller than the one I got over my eye from high school wrestling. hope this helps

Ed

 

[BikerEd]

I had problem with gallstones when I was younger and had my gallbladder removed when I was ten. Had a few problems with gallstones after removal but not since I was 17. Today gallbladder surgery and recovery are much better. A friend of mine recently had his removed and his scar is smaller than the one I got over my eye from high school wrestling. hope this helps
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<br />Ed

 

[stillkicking]

I had mine removed about 17 years ago.  I had a lot of gallstones and then when they got in there they told me it was really diseased as well.  The surgery was a piece of cake.  4 small incisions about 1.5 cm each.  By the end of the day I was up and walking around just fine, I felt pretty darn good.   I was nice to be rid of the troublesome thing.  The most painful part, I kid you not, was removing the stupid surgical tape they put over my whole abdomen.  OUCH!!!  It took almost an hour to get that off, and it hurt like heck.  I hope your surgery goes well, and you have a speedy recovery.  I guess this reply is a little late so, I hope you're  doing well after the fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><br>

 

[stillkicking]

I had mine removed about 17 years ago. I had a lot of gallstones and then when they got in there they told me it was really diseased as well. The surgery was a piece of cake. 4 small incisions about 1.5 cm each. By the end of the day I was up and walking around just fine, I felt pretty darn good. I was nice to be rid of the troublesome thing. The most painful part, I kid you not, was removing the stupid surgical tape they put over my whole abdomen. OUCH!!! It took almost an hour to get that off, and it hurt like heck. I hope your surgery goes well, and you have a speedy recovery. I guess this reply is a little late so, I hope you're doing well after the fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><br>

 

[stillkicking]

I had mine removed about 17 years ago. I had a lot of gallstones and then when they got in there they told me it was really diseased as well. The surgery was a piece of cake. 4 small incisions about 1.5 cm each. By the end of the day I was up and walking around just fine, I felt pretty darn good. I was nice to be rid of the troublesome thing. The most painful part, I kid you not, was removing the stupid surgical tape they put over my whole abdomen. OUCH!!! It took almost an hour to get that off, and it hurt like heck. I hope your surgery goes well, and you have a speedy recovery. I guess this reply is a little late so, I hope you're doing well after the fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><br>

 

[moxie1]

<P>I had my gallbladder out a few years ago.  Never had any problems before, but I went into the ER with SEVERE belly pain.  Turns out a stone got lodged in a duct.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>The surgery itself was pretty easy....they did it laproscopically (spelling?).  I was up to the bathroom as soon as I got back to my room.</P>
<P>For me, the worst part was getting sick.  I didn't throw up that night, but the next day the pain meds made me sick.  I only took them because they said I should.  If I could do it again, I wouldn't.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>The other thing I remember is chest pain.  They put alot of air into you and the gas is what gives you pain.  Once I understood that it was just gas causing the pain, I could deal with it and burping helped alot.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>CF wise, I had two difficulties.  One was that I needed an oral antibiotic after the surgery.  Being intubated always causes chest congestion for me so this was no surprise.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>The second difficulty was doing my vest.  I did it the day after surgery, but doing it hurt (as well as coughing).  I made things alot easier by sticking a mini pillow in between my vest and my incision.  If you have a smaller chest vest, this might not even be an issue.  I also used the pillow when I coughed.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>All in all, I think the process was pretty easy and recovery time is short.   </P>

 

[moxie1]

<P>I had my gallbladder out a few years ago. Never had any problems before, but I went into the ER with SEVERE belly pain. Turns out a stone got lodged in a duct.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The surgery itself was pretty easy....they did it laproscopically (spelling?). I was up to the bathroom as soon as I got back to my room.</P>
<P>For me, the worst part was getting sick. I didn't throw up that night, but the next day the pain meds made me sick.I only took them because they said I should. If I could do it again, I wouldn't.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The other thing I remember is chest pain. They put alot of air into you and the gas is what gives you pain.Once I understood that it was just gas causing the pain, I could deal with it and burping helped alot.</P>
<P></P>
<P>CF wise, I had two difficulties. One was that I needed anoral antibiotic after the surgery. Being intubated always causes chest congestion for me so this was no surprise.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The second difficulty was doing my vest. I did it the day after surgery, but doing it hurt (as well as coughing).I made things alot easier by sticking a mini pillow in between my vest and myincision. If you have a smaller chest vest, this might not even be an issue. I also used the pillowwhen I coughed.</P>
<P></P>
<P>All in all, I think the process was pretty easy and recovery time is short.</P>

 

[moxie1]

<P>I had my gallbladder out a few years ago. Never had any problems before, but I went into the ER with SEVERE belly pain. Turns out a stone got lodged in a duct.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The surgery itself was pretty easy....they did it laproscopically (spelling?). I was up to the bathroom as soon as I got back to my room.</P>
<P>For me, the worst part was getting sick. I didn't throw up that night, but the next day the pain meds made me sick.I only took them because they said I should. If I could do it again, I wouldn't.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The other thing I remember is chest pain. They put alot of air into you and the gas is what gives you pain.Once I understood that it was just gas causing the pain, I could deal with it and burping helped alot.</P>
<P></P>
<P>CF wise, I had two difficulties. One was that I needed anoral antibiotic after the surgery. Being intubated always causes chest congestion for me so this was no surprise.</P>
<P></P>
<P>The second difficulty was doing my vest. I did it the day after surgery, but doing it hurt (as well as coughing).I made things alot easier by sticking a mini pillow in between my vest and myincision. If you have a smaller chest vest, this might not even be an issue. I also used the pillowwhen I coughed.</P>
<P></P>
<P>All in all, I think the process was pretty easy and recovery time is short.</P>

 

[marcijo]

I had mine removed this last December. I had a sudden attack out of nowhere (had never had one before) and was afraid to death of having that pain again. Had my first and second attacks on Thursday-had it out the next Tuesday. I was SO nervous for surgery but it was a piece of cake. I was worried about coughing after the surgery but it wasn't bad. Just hold a pillow against your stomach when you cough. I was also worried about the air pain that I had heard about in the chest/shoulder area....but I never had any of that. Good luck-you will do fine! I was pretty good by the 3rd day...and back to normal (100%) by day 7. The first 2 days I took it pretty easy. I did go out to my kid's piano recital the day after my surgery....that was a bit tough but I made it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am SO glad I had it done-I didn't want that pain again. And my digestive system seems much better after the surgery. Looking back-I think it was my gallbladder acting up when my stomach would get upset, etc (I am pancreatic sufficient).

 

[marcijo]

I had mine removed this last December. I had a sudden attack out of nowhere (had never had one before) and was afraid to death of having that pain again. Had my first and second attacks on Thursday-had it out the next Tuesday. I was SO nervous for surgery but it was a piece of cake. I was worried about coughing after the surgery but it wasn't bad. Just hold a pillow against your stomach when you cough. I was also worried about the air pain that I had heard about in the chest/shoulder area....but I never had any of that. Good luck-you will do fine! I was pretty good by the 3rd day...and back to normal (100%) by day 7. The first 2 days I took it pretty easy. I did go out to my kid's piano recital the day after my surgery....that was a bit tough but I made it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am SO glad I had it done-I didn't want that pain again. And my digestive system seems much better after the surgery. Looking back-I think it was my gallbladder acting up when my stomach would get upset, etc (I am pancreatic sufficient).

 

[marcijo]

I had mine removed this last December. I had a sudden attack out of nowhere (had never had one before) and was afraid to death of having that pain again. Had my first and second attacks on Thursday-had it out the next Tuesday. I was SO nervous for surgery but it was a piece of cake. I was worried about coughing after the surgery but it wasn't bad. Just hold a pillow against your stomach when you cough. I was also worried about the air pain that I had heard about in the chest/shoulder area....but I never had any of that. Good luck-you will do fine! I was pretty good by the 3rd day...and back to normal (100%) by day 7. The first 2 days I took it pretty easy. I did go out to my kid's piano recital the day after my surgery....that was a bit tough but I made it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />I am SO glad I had it done-I didn't want that pain again. And my digestive system seems much better after the surgery. Looking back-I think it was my gallbladder acting up when my stomach would get upset, etc (I am pancreatic sufficient).

 

[falloutboygurl16]

i recently had mine removed in may. the aftermath was pretty painful i couldnt stand up straight for a week and i was in pain for about 2 even with vicodin. i was loopy all the time and i didnt feel like eating for at least a week. i lost about 10 lbs but after a week i slowly gained it back. the most painful part was probably the gas they pump you with i had such a hard time getting rid of it. i didnt do my vest or hypertonic saline for at least a month after my stomach had recovered. but pretty much just albuterol and trying to cough up stuff to be able to breathe well. if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.

 

[falloutboygurl16]

i recently had mine removed in may. the aftermath was pretty painful i couldnt stand up straight for a week and i was in pain for about 2 even with vicodin. i was loopy all the time and i didnt feel like eating for at least a week. i lost about 10 lbs but after a week i slowly gained it back. the most painful part was probably the gas they pump you with i had such a hard time getting rid of it. i didnt do my vest or hypertonic saline for at least a month after my stomach had recovered. but pretty much just albuterol and trying to cough up stuff to be able to breathe well. if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.

 

[falloutboygurl16]

i recently had mine removed in may. the aftermath was pretty painful i couldnt stand up straight for a week and i was in pain for about 2 even with vicodin. i was loopy all the time and i didnt feel like eating for at least a week. i lost about 10 lbs but after a week i slowly gained it back. the most painful part was probably the gas they pump you with i had such a hard time getting rid of it. i didnt do my vest or hypertonic saline for at least a month after my stomach had recovered. but pretty much just albuterol and trying to cough up stuff to be able to breathe well. if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.
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[falloutboygurl16]

i recently had mine removed in may. the aftermath was pretty painful i couldnt stand up straight for a week and i was in pain for about 2 even with vicodin. i was loopy all the time and i didnt feel like eating for at least a week. i lost about 10 lbs but after a week i slowly gained it back. the most painful part was probably the gas they pump you with i had such a hard time getting rid of it. i didnt do my vest or hypertonic saline for at least a month after my stomach had recovered. but pretty much just albuterol and trying to cough up stuff to be able to breathe well. if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.

 

[falloutboygurl16]

i recently had mine removed in may. the aftermath was pretty painful i couldnt stand up straight for a week and i was in pain for about 2 even with vicodin. i was loopy all the time and i didnt feel like eating for at least a week. i lost about 10 lbs but after a week i slowly gained it back. the most painful part was probably the gas they pump you with i had such a hard time getting rid of it. i didnt do my vest or hypertonic saline for at least a month after my stomach had recovered. but pretty much just albuterol and trying to cough up stuff to be able to breathe well. if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.