Surgery due in 3 days and need advice
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Hi everyone. I'm having my gallbladder removed in 3 days time and need it done now as I need to fly long haul in 6 weeks time.
The problem is I have developed diarrhoea and have had it for 3 days. Do I tell the surgeon on the day, do I ring the hospital tomorrow or do I keep it to myself?
I don't think it's a bug, as it's not like any bug I have ever had in my life. It developed after going away for a day, eating an extremely high fat meal, snacking and then a meal replaced by sweets, chocolate and biscuits (long story but either that or no food). I think, or hope, it's gall bladder related but when the gallstones caused flare ups before (only had 2), it caused serious pain in my chest and vomiting, not diarrhoea. I have no pain with this.
What should I do?
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kerry38589 susan33930
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I think you need to let your doctor/hospital know - you may have something like food poisoning - or just a bug which will need to be treated. The sooner it's sorted out the better for you.
I had to go on a pre op diet for my gallbladder surgery - milk, milk and more milk. I had a very close relationship with the toilet!!!!
Hope you manage to go on your trip.
susan33930
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Hi guys. Two days after surgery - all went well (keyhole) and ok but feeling very battered and sore today. Up last night with diarheao and I thought this is the start ... but fingers crossed I've been ok today.
sadtum susan33930
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amanda24475 susan33930
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cmross1108 susan33930
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First 2-3 days are the worst! It's all uphill from here. I started with diarrhea too - it seems to be dissipating so don't fret there!! Keep low fat, walk around a bit to help the gasses come out but most importantly - rest up!! Glad to hear from you!