recovery from laparoscopic gall bladder op
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Hi
Would someone be able to advise on recovery times for the above op please. I'm having my gall bladder out on 29th may and my husband insists I'll be able to drive and look after our 3 year old son the following weekend 5th June as he's supposed to be going away. I'm not sure I will but don't want to appear a wimp.
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tamsin14286 vixter2104
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Stomach cramps also at different times of the day, I know I am feeling and getting better as each day goes by, my tummy button has still not healed as the other 3 cuts have, but to be honest I am grateful to be alive! and the dreaded gallbladder pain is now non existent
Good luck to you I hope all goes well for you xxx
vixter2104 tamsin14286
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KDH tamsin14286
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Hi Tamsin....I also had stomach cramps and nausea...my doctor just prescribed PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE 10 MG.
I've also started taking enzyme pills and probiotic pills. Something is working because I have no pain or nausea. Hope it helps you.
tamsin14286 vixter2104
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I forgot to mention I am 52 so no spring chicken xx
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aa75028 vixter2104
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On day 7 I felt tired & hungry a lot, it's also when I dropped the codeine & my constipation etc cleared.
Day 9 today - still kinda tired, I still get pains but managed easily with paracetamol. I'm not doing any kind of heavy lifting.
I think personally on day 7 I'd struggle taking care of anything.
I'm 21 and a dude, you're not a whimp, people don't know what the recovery is like until they actually go through it.
But every one recovers at a different pace, I certainly wouldn't want to place a date on it.
If he really has to go you should perhaps try getting a relative to stay over to help out. And what you guys need to take into account is that the hospital might keep you longer than expected. They told me it'd be a same day discharge or the following day. I was there 6 days.
designergirl12 vixter2104
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Is your husband a health care professional? Has he pre-ordered a straighforward cholesystectomy without ANY complications during or after? Any operation is serious! Taking out a vital part of your body is no joke! Knowing how men get 'man flu' he is being extremely selfish and very stupid as he is leaving you in charge of your own health and a child's welfare!
Everyone's pain threshold and recovery time is different and you need to have someone you can call on if you are ill. You will be in some pain as they inflate yoru body to show the organ and this wind causes some pain. You are not being a wimp. You are being responsiible not irresponsible and uncaring like him. OOOOH I'd like to stamp on his balls and tell him to 'get on with it'. If yoru husband thinks his trip away is more important , tell him not to bother coming back!!
mark21697 designergirl12
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Hey designer girl. I'm a 34 year single dad and I've just had the same op a few weeks ago AND the same requests from my ex! After having to look after my 4 year old son for 9 days straight after a gallbladder removal I'd say that everyone is different in their recovery it seems and it also seems that every partner or ex partner can be selfish when it comes to their children MALE OR FEMALE ! Being a man though I just got on with it. 🙌??
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caroline49550 vixter2104
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They said since I was quite slim I'd recovery quickly,
But they recommend I didn't drive for 2 weeks post op.
I have a 3 year old & 1 year old and was lucky hubby was on his month home starting the day of my op.
I'd say that I was able to drive from about 10 days and on but couldn't lift the kids for about 2 weeks as my wounds were quite achy. Even though we're all different and heal differently I'd say you defs need a good 2 weeks to proper rest. Hope all goes well for your op. I'm so glad to be clear of my gallbladder, it's caused me 7 months of hell, 3 stone weight loss, 3 week long stays in the hospital one of which I nearly died from pancreatitis. Good luck with your recovery. Xx
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