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Hot or cold compresses after gallbladder removal ?

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carolina68962
carolina68962

Hello I was wondering if anyone can tell me what is better to help you with pain after the gallbladder removal, a hot water bottle or cold/ Icy bags. I am not sure if it's ok to put a hot water bottle on top of the belly button or where the gallbladder a used to be

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  • LittleMissDolly
    LittleMissDolly carolina68962

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    I didn't need anything like that.  Just lots of prescription pain killers.  That will sort you out.  If you are experiencing pain at the moment, you should find that goes as soon as you wake from the operation.  It will just be a question of pain from the scars. 
    • carolina68962
      carolina68962 LittleMissDolly

      Posted

      Well i have the pain killers but I would rather not take many of those because I do not like taking that much acetaminophen which is combined with the hydrocodon. Also I fell life one pill does not do much and I am afraid of taking two
  • suzi_q40727
    suzi_q40727 carolina68962

    Posted

    Honestly I'd use painkillers and maybe a bag of frozen peas. Wrapped in a clean white towel, especially if the incision site is still irritated
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