3 days post laparoscopic gallbladder removal
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So I am 3 days post gallbladder removal. It was done laprascopically. I have 3 incisions the biggest is just bellow my belly button. I was told it would help me feel better faster if I had a BM I just got off the Percocet yesterday. I have been increasing my fiber and drinking a lot more fluids. I haven’t gone I think I can but it hurts so bad to use the muscles to have one. Did any one else have this issue? How were you able to go to the bathroom with out the incisions hurting. My incisions are closed with steri strips. I am takin a stool softener. Any advice from those of you have been through this would be really helpful. What helped with your pain the best? I was given an ice pack and I have been taking some Advil and I move as much as I can before I get really tired. Pretty sure it’s the surgery but did anyone else deal with a lot of fatigue after surgery? Any help you can give I would gladly take. I am 28 and this a harder recovery than my surgeon led to me believe. He said I would be sore for a few days.
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biliarydyskines caitlyn12660
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The steroids had something to do with my gallbladder some how.
linda282930 caitlyn12660
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Hi , It is very early days yet . You will have painful incisions for a while longer.
I take Lactulose and just waited it out to have a BM . Don't strain as you will
be in more pain.Drink plenty of water and go slowly with the fibre .
I still feel tired after my removal and that was 4 months ago. You have had major
surgery , it's going to take time for the incisions to heal on the outside but a lot
longer to heal on the inside. Just take it slowly and you will get there .
caitlyn12660 linda282930
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jill_38536 caitlyn12660
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Hi it's been just over 12 months since i had gall bladder removed but no way would i touch pizza. I thought i would be able to eat normally but ended up in a&e in agony. Just introduce things slowly. It takes time. The tiredness does go on for a while. Just take it easy and have small portions to start with. Good luck. Jill
clara37208 caitlyn12660
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All the best for your recovery. X
katie246 caitlyn12660
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Hi Caitlyn
I'm 3 weeks post op. I had my first bowl movement 3 days after surgery. I was very also nervous about having a bowl movement. Have you tried sitting on the toilet with your feet slightly raised on a stool? The kind of stool a toddler might use to get on and off the toilet. This is what was recommended to me in hospital. It worked a treat and helps to avoid straining.
Best wishes with your recovery.
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linda282930 caitlyn12660
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I'm almost 5 months post op and can barely eat anything.
It's so depressing as I love my food and now I can't eat anything.
I wish I'd never had mine taken out . Feel exhausted all the time ,
doctor doesn't help. The medical profession should inform patients
more on what to expect after surgery , I wasn't told anything , I'm not young
anymore at nearly 70 .Hope you feel better soon.