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bladder suregery went fine. going under was fun.

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lori73442
lori73442

Will yesterdat turned out to be a long day. Check in time 8:45. Surgery at 10:45 a.m. but got delayed until 1:45 p.m. pacific time. Surgery went fine. Going under was the best sleep I have had for years. I didn't get sick. Got home at 8 p.m. My daughter came down with a bug yesterday but we thought it was just allergies until she felt real sick today, so we kept her from school. Didn't get much sleep last night, the bed at the hospital made my back hurt a lot and gave me knots. I'm on a low fat diet for awhile. When I'm better then we will celebrate my birthday which is today. Great gift surgery. Any questions just ask. I'm sore but not sick to my stomache.

,. Glad its over.

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  • dorcas44815
    dorcas44815 lori73442

    Posted

    Glad it went well. Just think, now you have a new life that will hopefully be pain free! I know I have had a new lease on life since mine!
  • steve87966
    steve87966 lori73442

    Posted

    Hi Lori

    Great news just ensure you take it easy.All the best.

    • lori73442
      lori73442 steve87966

      Posted

      Trust me I will take it easy. I got hockey games to watch and Christmas movies. Plus many dvds. I will be better before Christmas. Thanks Steve.
  • Imnaturallychic
    Imnaturallychic lori73442

    Posted

    Glad you're doing well. Happy Birthday!!!! Welcome to the club! Tomorrow will make a week for me and I feel so much better. Prepare for the gas though, that's the worst part!
    • lori73442
      lori73442 Imnaturallychic

      Posted

      Looking forward too it, feeling better part. Thanks for the birthday wish. Just be lazy watching hockey and movies. Plus had a nap.
  • tammi31
    tammi31 lori73442

    Posted

    Thats great news lori glad it went well, im in tomorrow at 8.30 forgallbladder surgery and im so so nervous, finding it hard to sleep because I cant relax im always thinkin about goin under and wat if somethimggoes wrong, im a born worrier and a nervous person at the best of times, im sure ill be fine just need to try and keep myself calm xx
    • lori73442
      lori73442 tammi31

      Posted

      I was nervous about going under too Tammi but it was so easy. Waking up feels weird like you are in a daze dream. I'm doing ok. Still sore but doing better. I'm eating low fat foods and skim milk. I could only eat jello for the first few days. Let me know how it went.
  • tammi31
    tammi31 lori73442

    Posted

    Im home, wasnt as bad as I thought, I am really really sore tho and tired, feels good to be in my own bed lol, finding it hard to couh and move ahout, surely ill be fine in a few days wif plenty of rest, gallbladder had 1 large stone and a few small stones, so glad its gonen now tho. Xx
    • lori73442
      lori73442 tammi31

      Posted

      Drink lots of water and no bending. No lifting. Try jello for awhile before you try solids. Get a lot of rest. Trust me you won't be able to sleep on your sides. I had to sleep in my chair a few nights because I would try turning over in bed. Let me know if you have any questions? Glad it went well. Keep me updated on how you are doing. Welcome to the no gall bladder club.

      Lori

  • tammi31
    tammi31 lori73442

    Posted

    Thanks lori, I have been drinkin lots of water, managed to eat some solid foods like pasta etc, tummy is really swollen but suppose that is normal, been really gassy today lol, sorry for 2 much information but when did u manage to go toilet properly? I dont feel like im needin to go but obviously not been since tuesday, doctor gave me lactose to take morning and night with having to take codeine which I know makes u constipated, im loving this site, its so helpful xx
    • lori73442
      lori73442 tammi31

      Posted

      Hi Tammi. Glad to hear you are eating. I have had small gasssy but not like I used to have. I had my surgery Nov. 11 and went number two by the 15. Doctor gave me stool softners plus I take miralax daily. I did have a few days were I didn't go number two. I found peeing was hard the first few days. I'm doing better. Just take advil 800 three times the day now. I only take the major pain killer at bedtime and when i m hurting really bad. I have gotten out of the house a few times but always came home sore. Keep me updated. Sorry I didn't send a message sooner.
  • Pierogiman
    Pierogiman lori73442

    Posted

    Glad to hear it.  Let us know how the next few days/weeks go.  That's when you'll notice any problems with gas, bloating, gerd etc.  Hope you don't have the problems that some of us are experiencing. 
    • lori73442
      lori73442 Pierogiman

      Posted

      I haven't had any problems with gas. I toot small toots once in awhile, but nothing like I was having before the surgery. I have been on a low fat diet and that might be the reason for not having extra gas. Trust me I thought I would have all the stuff you get losing your gall bladder, but I guess I'm so far a lucky one, for once. I'm sorry to hear you got the gasses from the surgery. I know being floated is not fun, I dealt with that most of my life. Hang in there. Did the doctor give you something for it? Let me know how you are doing.
    • Pierogiman
      Pierogiman lori73442

      Posted

      Hello lori73442

      I still have gas and bloating with some pockets of gas that just don't wanna give in.  I've been back to the hospital twice since the GB removal cuz the pain was too great.  I'm somewhat miffed now that the doctors never told me this would happen.  Not a word both time s I went back.  I hope your recovery goes well.

    • lori73442
      lori73442 Pierogiman

      Posted

      Sorry know one told you. I locked it up on the web. Today I went for a walk and wrapped gifts. I over did it, but I quit wrapping in time to feel better when my daughter gets home. Try gas x. Or ask the doctor what suggestes. Cheez it reduced fat made me gas today. Hang in there.
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