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deborah57162
deborah57162

i am going in to hospital on Friday to have my gallbladder removed has any one got any information that they can share with me 😬

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  • TheToad
    TheToad deborah57162

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    Coming up to 5 weeks from open surgery. Still some swelling but no pain and can sleep on my right side again. The main thing seems to be to watch my diet for a while.  Best wishes. 
  • Beenthruit
    Beenthruit deborah57162

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    Are you having laparoscopic or open surgery? This affects your recovery. I had open surgery.

    Whichever, it's important to get plenty rest. No lifting, so no ironing, no vacuuming and no pushing shopping trolleys for a while. No driving either. Also watch for cartons of milk and juice as they can be surprisingly heavy. Fill the kettle with a jug and only put in exact amount of water you need. Also make sure your handbag isn't too heavy!!

    Best to avoid fatty and spicy foods for a while and avoid alcohol and smoking if you smoke. Stick to fairly plain food at first: you probably won't feel like eating rich foods anyway. Gradually introduce different foods and at the same time increase fibre in your diet to help soak up excess bile. Also don't eat large heavy meals.

    Drink plenty water and gradually increase exercise- nothing strenuous- just gentle walking over short distances at first.

    Basically it's moderation in all things. I'm almost four months post op and getting back to normal after months of pain and horrible symptoms.

    Hope all goes well for you. Just remember hundreds are having this surgery every day.

    • Beenthruit
      Beenthruit deborah57162

      Posted

      Think it takes about three weeks for recovery, though I'd still take it easy for a while after that.

      Best of luck!

  • ann55375
    ann55375 deborah57162

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    99% of people having this feel better so its great you will feel much more like yourself.  I didnt have pain and was able to have tea and toast next morning, then home.  Stick to a bland diet for a bit then all will be well.
  • victoria33888
    victoria33888 deborah57162

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    Hi I had my GB removed yesterday. Op was at 9am I was let out 3.30. Today I feel sore couldn't sleep much and no appetite. But all in all it went well and I glad it over. I was very nervous and upset but you will be fine ... Good luck for Friday x

    • Beenthruit
      Beenthruit victoria33888

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      Make sure you take your pain meds as instructed. Don't try to be braver and do without. Hope you feel better soon

    • victoria33888
      victoria33888 Beenthruit

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      I'm taking pain killers but getting there i have to remind myself it only been 24 hours and to take is slowly. It is scary but good to reassure people that all will be ok x x

  • Rozitta
    Rozitta deborah57162

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    Hi Deborah i've just mine removed on wednesday this week, i am still recovering. It was a day case so i left hospital the same day. Just take it easy afterwards and take med. You will feel some pain around shoulders and tummy but it is normal it should go away in couple of days or so. Sorry my reply was late but i wish you better and hopefully everything goes well

    Best of luck

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