Home after op but worried
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Got to hospital for 7.30am, was first on the list and was back in my bed by 12pm. Apart from the pain in my chest from the gas, i was on fine form all day and went home about 7pm. To be honest i was surprised it didn't hurt more, certainly hurt less than an attack
The wound by my belly button bled quite a bit and went through the dressing, so that was changed before i left. fast forward to midnight and omg this hurts 2 out of the 4 sites are still bleeding and my belly feels so heavy i need to hold it when i walk.
Is this normal??? I thought it was normal for it to bleed a little but this seems like more, my belly button is filled with blood and its made its way out of the dressing again. I'm sure it is normal ut i am feeliong a bit panicked so any reply would be great!
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Gemini
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It is early days and you must rest and do not lift anything. It could take 4 weeks before you truly feel comfortable and up to 3 months before feeling the full benefit. Remember that they have taken your gallbladder out through your bell button. It needs time to heal.
If you feel the blood is eccessive then contact the hospital or your GP for advice.
Don't sit worrying about it. Better to ask if what is happening is normal. I stayed overnight at the hospital and was only aware of some dried blood on the belly button when I changed the dressing. Everyone is different so please ask someone about it. I wish you a good recovery.
LellyM
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As Gemini says, it is important not to lift anything (not that you'll feel like it for a while).
Do not convince yourself that it is a minor op just because you were in and out of hospital the same day and it was keyhole.
You have still had an organ removed and that is a trauma to your body. So relax and give yourself time to heal.
Call your doc if you are really worried.
Abdo surgery is lousy. I know!
Lelly xx
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vixen
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you can expect a bit of discomfort moving about, at the stage you are at - they have removed an organ and blown you up to full capasity with gas... just because you had a lap day case surgery does not mean you feel less pain!!
i hope you feel better soon - while the proceedure may be uncomfortable - to painfull, it is better than a lifetime of gallbladder pain.
all the best.
vix
plain_jane
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Jean
LellyM
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It always amazes me that hospitals dont prescibe anti-biotics after surgery. I know we are supposed to cut down on the use but with all the nasty little bug(ger)s out there it makes sense to me. Hubby got a serious wound infection after ear surgery and it was very unpleasant so go to the doc and see. If it is an infection it is easily sorted.
Lelly xx
vixen
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hope you are feeling better soon
vix
Guest
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Its now 3 days post op and externally the wounds are healing and doing fine, the one by my bellybutton is a little bit sore, and one of the wounds by my ribs catches me every now and then when i breath deeply but other than that externally i'm doing fine.
Internally is another matter, to think i was worrying about being constipated cos of the painkillers, how wrong could i be!! As a guestimate I have been on the toilet about 30 times in the last 24hrs :shock: From what i've been reading it could take a month or so to settle, I'm eating a low fat diet so i'll stick with that, but if nothing improves does anyone have a suggestion for meds to 'bung me up' a bit???
All in all though apart from my insides being a bit disgruntled recovery is going well, and i'm looking forward to getting back to normal over time :D
vixen
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take it easy - and if you have any worries - get checked out.
all the best for your recovery.
vix