I am still exhausted 8 weeks after gallbladder removal
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is still so tired after their gallbladder surgery? I had my bloodwork done and only low D so taking suppliments. B12, multi with iron, D, enzymes and a probiotic. I am nit having the dreaded diareah, eating healthy just exhausted. Thank you for any replies.
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lynda20916 wendy32505
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Hi, Wendy, sounds like you're doing the best you can. Having your gallbladder removed is still major surgery. I've heard it's one of the hardest surgeries to recover from. Glad to know you're not having any diarreha! It took me nearly a year to feel back to normal--it takes some people a longer time. Best of luck to you!
wendy32505 lynda20916
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Thank you Lynda! It is a helpless feeling, no control over your body🙃 Wow, took you a year, I guess 8 weeks is not that abnormal to feel this way then. My side still hurts where I think most of the poking was done, ice packs seem to help that. Glad you are feeling back to normal and that there is light at the end if the tunnel xo
tami27303 wendy32505
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I am only 2 weeks 2 days post surgery but I tire so easily!! I am healed physically but I have no stamina. I read 1-3 months is average for most. Maybe you're just on the longer side. We leave for Disneyland on Monday. I have no idea how I am going to manage the long days of walking when I get winded doing laundry! Hopefully a few more weeks you'll be feeling closer to normal!
wendy32505 tami27303
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deborah91099 wendy32505
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Can anyone tell me why I might have so many incisions after this surgery? I imagined that I would have one but I have 5 and my surgeon is not seeing post gall bladder patients. The largest one is ABOVE my belly button area. Thanks if anyone knows putting it in google will bring up 4 incisions surgery or open surgery but not 5!
victoria08191 deborah91099
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laproscopic surgery usually involves 3-4, the gallbladder is removed from your belly button incision. Did you have a drain in your stomach? I was converted to open surgery after surgeon tried to do it laproscopically, I have 4 small ones from that, one from my drain and the large one.
Scampyy deborah91099
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i wondered this too. i had five. not got a clue! I am quite well now. Am getting so tired now by 4-5pm. often fall asleep for a while. it was 8 weeks ago that I had my op. i will leave it a few weeks before I contact Gp.
i am fine and have good energy earlier in the day.
deborah91099 victoria08191
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Is your belly button incision about an inch long and actually above your belly button? I believe this is the one mine was removed from the others were for cameras and tools. (I think)
cheryl46241 tami27303
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Hi , I am 1 week today since surgery to remove gallbladder and lodged stones . Today I've managed to put on clothes and not pjs as my belly must have went down a bit . like you I am extremely tired and sleep numerous times during the day .I am also very emotional , has anyone else had this ? good luck on your holiday x
Pally666 wendy32505
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I can't remember that far back as it was over 10 years ago that I had my gallbladder removed but it is great that you are not getting the diarrhoea as that is what I have suffered with for ever.
wendy32505 Pally666
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Pally666 wendy32505
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I work outside so that makes life hard having to rush to a loo in a supermarket.
wendy32505 Pally666
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Pally666 wendy32505
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wendy32505 Pally666
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