Gallbladder Removal

[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.

 

[Keepercjr]

I had mine out last summer. I had a similar experience to Becki - I had stones in my duct. My common bile duct was blocked and I was really ill - it was an emergency situation and I had to have an ERCP along with the gall bladder removal surgery. I also had my first ever gall bladder attack and then another and then another. the surgery itself was fine. My surgeon is one of the best in my area (it pays to have doctors as friends!) and he told me that only a tiny percentage have to have open surgery anymore so I hope you are having it laparoscopically. I have 4 small scars. 1 in my belly button, 1 in the middle right below my breast bone and 2 off to my right side. The one below my breast bone is the biggest and took the longest to heal. that is where my surgeon placed the biggest port.

Coughing hurt for a few days but just use the pillow trick. And take it easy!!!! Let everyone else do stuff for you if you can. You should feel much better after a few days. For me I felt better almost immediately because I had been so sick. You should be able to resume normal treatments when you feel ready - may be a few days, may be longer.

One thing of interest - my GI doctor (the one who did the ERCP to remove the stones from my duct before the actual surgery) kept commenting that my stones were like plastic and kept tearing his balloons. He was very intrigued by them.

 

[Keepercjr]

I had mine out last summer. I had a similar experience to Becki - I had stones in my duct. My common bile duct was blocked and I was really ill - it was an emergency situation and I had to have an ERCP along with the gall bladder removal surgery. I also had my first ever gall bladder attack and then another and then another. the surgery itself was fine. My surgeon is one of the best in my area (it pays to have doctors as friends!) and he told me that only a tiny percentage have to have open surgery anymore so I hope you are having it laparoscopically. I have 4 small scars. 1 in my belly button, 1 in the middle right below my breast bone and 2 off to my right side. The one below my breast bone is the biggest and took the longest to heal. that is where my surgeon placed the biggest port.

Coughing hurt for a few days but just use the pillow trick. And take it easy!!!! Let everyone else do stuff for you if you can. You should feel much better after a few days. For me I felt better almost immediately because I had been so sick. You should be able to resume normal treatments when you feel ready - may be a few days, may be longer.

One thing of interest - my GI doctor (the one who did the ERCP to remove the stones from my duct before the actual surgery) kept commenting that my stones were like plastic and kept tearing his balloons. He was very intrigued by them.

 

[Keepercjr]

I had mine out last summer. I had a similar experience to Becki - I had stones in my duct. My common bile duct was blocked and I was really ill - it was an emergency situation and I had to have an ERCP along with the gall bladder removal surgery. I also had my first ever gall bladder attack and then another and then another. the surgery itself was fine. My surgeon is one of the best in my area (it pays to have doctors as friends!) and he told me that only a tiny percentage have to have open surgery anymore so I hope you are having it laparoscopically. I have 4 small scars. 1 in my belly button, 1 in the middle right below my breast bone and 2 off to my right side. The one below my breast bone is the biggest and took the longest to heal. that is where my surgeon placed the biggest port.
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<br />Coughing hurt for a few days but just use the pillow trick. And take it easy!!!! Let everyone else do stuff for you if you can. You should feel much better after a few days. For me I felt better almost immediately because I had been so sick. You should be able to resume normal treatments when you feel ready - may be a few days, may be longer.
<br />
<br />One thing of interest - my GI doctor (the one who did the ERCP to remove the stones from my duct before the actual surgery) kept commenting that my stones were like plastic and kept tearing his balloons. He was very intrigued by them.

 

[CSalomonson]

The surgery went smoothly. I was in a tremendous amount of abdomen pain after the surgery in recovery, and the next morning again, the abdomen pain was very tough. Pain killers have been helpful.

My surgeon told me my gallbladder was very inflammed and infected and had thick walls that needed scraped. And of course, a lot of small stones.

Thank you very much for the comments and sharing your experiences. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[CSalomonson]

The surgery went smoothly. I was in a tremendous amount of abdomen pain after the surgery in recovery, and the next morning again, the abdomen pain was very tough. Pain killers have been helpful.

My surgeon told me my gallbladder was very inflammed and infected and had thick walls that needed scraped. And of course, a lot of small stones.

Thank you very much for the comments and sharing your experiences. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[CSalomonson]

The surgery went smoothly. I was in a tremendous amount of abdomen pain after the surgery in recovery, and the next morning again, the abdomen pain was very tough. Pain killers have been helpful.
<br />
<br />My surgeon told me my gallbladder was very inflammed and infected and had thick walls that needed scraped. And of course, a lot of small stones.
<br />
<br />Thank you very much for the comments and sharing your experiences. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[LindseyRose]

I just had my gallbladder removed last Wednesday as well. So far my biggest hurdle has been the pain from coughing so much. Also, I've been super constipated. Did any of you have to change your enzymes after having your gb removed?

 

[LindseyRose]

I just had my gallbladder removed last Wednesday as well. So far my biggest hurdle has been the pain from coughing so much. Also, I've been super constipated. Did any of you have to change your enzymes after having your gb removed?

 

[LindseyRose]

I just had my gallbladder removed last Wednesday as well. So far my biggest hurdle has been the pain from coughing so much. Also, I've been super constipated. Did any of you have to change your enzymes after having your gb removed?

 

[coltsfan715]

There will likely be a period of time after you have your gallbladder removed where you are using the bathroom more often and your stool may likely be green. This happens with most people, by my understanding, not just CFers. For me I remember having difficulty with coughing, but holding a pillow tightly to your stomach while you cough is very effective in reducing that pain.

I hope that both of you are feeling better. I know when I had mine removed it was a blessing to not have the pain and vomiting every little bit.

Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

There will likely be a period of time after you have your gallbladder removed where you are using the bathroom more often and your stool may likely be green. This happens with most people, by my understanding, not just CFers. For me I remember having difficulty with coughing, but holding a pillow tightly to your stomach while you cough is very effective in reducing that pain.

I hope that both of you are feeling better. I know when I had mine removed it was a blessing to not have the pain and vomiting every little bit.

Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

There will likely be a period of time after you have your gallbladder removed where you are using the bathroom more often and your stool may likely be green. This happens with most people, by my understanding, not just CFers. For me I remember having difficulty with coughing, but holding a pillow tightly to your stomach while you cough is very effective in reducing that pain.
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<br />I hope that both of you are feeling better. I know when I had mine removed it was a blessing to not have the pain and vomiting every little bit.
<br />
<br />Lindsey

 

[Keepercjr]

I am still adjusting to what I can and can not eat and it has been over a year. I just can't seem to figure it out sometimes. The dietitian at my clinic said you can still consume the same amount of fat as before but you may need to spread it out more. But I have read recently that if you stick to a good schedule for eating your liver will produce more bile at those times which would help too. Luckily I have no weight problems but I am trying to get more fat (animal) into my diet for health reasons. harder to do w/ no gall bladder though.

I have to say that I'd rather deal with the eating challenges I have now than the pain I had been in for over 10 years w/ no clear answer as to what it was.

 

[Keepercjr]

I am still adjusting to what I can and can not eat and it has been over a year. I just can't seem to figure it out sometimes. The dietitian at my clinic said you can still consume the same amount of fat as before but you may need to spread it out more. But I have read recently that if you stick to a good schedule for eating your liver will produce more bile at those times which would help too. Luckily I have no weight problems but I am trying to get more fat (animal) into my diet for health reasons. harder to do w/ no gall bladder though.

I have to say that I'd rather deal with the eating challenges I have now than the pain I had been in for over 10 years w/ no clear answer as to what it was.

 

[Keepercjr]

I am still adjusting to what I can and can not eat and it has been over a year. I just can't seem to figure it out sometimes. The dietitian at my clinic said you can still consume the same amount of fat as before but you may need to spread it out more. But I have read recently that if you stick to a good schedule for eating your liver will produce more bile at those times which would help too. Luckily I have no weight problems but I am trying to get more fat (animal) into my diet for health reasons. harder to do w/ no gall bladder though.
<br />
<br />I have to say that I'd rather deal with the eating challenges I have now than the pain I had been in for over 10 years w/ no clear answer as to what it was.

 

[Printer]

I had my gall bladder our in my early 30s it went fine. One reason for gall stones is Hypoparathyrodism. This causes your body to over produce calcium. You should have your Doctor check it out, itsa simple blood test.

Bill

 

[Printer]

I had my gall bladder our in my early 30s it went fine. One reason for gall stones is Hypoparathyrodism. This causes your body to over produce calcium. You should have your Doctor check it out, itsa simple blood test.

Bill

 

[Printer]

I had my gall bladder our in my early 30s it went fine. One reason for gall stones is Hypoparathyrodism. This causes your body to over produce calcium. You should have your Doctor check it out, itsa simple blood test.
<br />
<br />Bill

 

[mamaScarlett]

I'm interested in this topic too and to the OP-glad your surgery went off well!<br>Before my last pregnancy they found some gallstones on a routine ct, which explained mild pain I'd be having on and off. They said they'd keep an eye on it and re-address it post preg.<br><br>Can you all please describe the symptoms you had that led you to find out it was your gallbladder? What is the pain like and where do you feel it?<br>Thanks!!<br><br><br>