Waking Up After Operation.
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Could those of you that have had your gallbladder removed
please tell me what your experience of waking up afterwards was like ?
I'm so scared of the coming round part because I struggle with feeling dizzy. Did it take you long to fully become awake ?
Where you dizzy or sleepy ? Did it take long to come round ?
Thanks in advance.
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fernando90225 linda282930
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Scottie13 linda282930
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Sometimes morphine can make you feel dizzy, sick, itchy and cold. Ask for anti sickness to be given to counteract this though. Most of the anti sickness tablets are used for vertigo treatments too so may help too xx
cynthia89958 linda282930
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michelle48877 linda282930
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Hi Linda ,
I had my gallbladder removal surgery on Thursday. I had put it off for years and suffered the pain due to a sever phobia of the General anesthetic. However I was told I needed it out or I was going to end up very ill. I was so scared but I'm so proud of myself for doing it . When I came round I felt ok, a little nauseous but they gave me anti sickness through my arm and it helped. I was home the same day . Honestly, you will be fine .
Hope this helps
X
TheToad linda282930
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You wake up with no sense of any time passing from when you were put to sleep. You might be a bit confused. The first thing I asked was where am I now? In the recovery room of course. Someone was with me all the time. Reassuring too. I didn't feel nauseous until a few hours later, but you can get help with that. You'll be fine!
Lynne1965 linda282930
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I had mine out on 14 July. I remember coming round in the Recovery room with two people watching me. Itvjust felt like I had woken up from a power nap. I felt a bit confused, and still quite sleepy. They asked about my pain levels and tipped me up with some more morphine. They did close observations for about half an hour then took me up to the ward ( I had to stay in overnight as they didn't take me to theatre till five pm). I didn't feel nauseous and only dizzy when I got up later to go to the loo. There was a lot of discomfort when I tried to move, and could only lie on my back for the first week. But honestly, right from coming round I knew I was better and that the operation had worked!
sarah87162 linda282930
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I was home the same day though and these symptoms passed very quickly.
You will be fine.
Remind me of the operation date.
Continuing to pray for you.
Sarah xx
linda282930 sarah87162
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Thanks all for your replies.
I'm due to have my surgery on Saturday 30th September. Scary !
I hope I don't panic and jump off the table !
michelle48877 linda282930
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Well, I went for the surgery years ago and that's exactly what I did. I freaked out and I couldn't go through with it. It was effectiving every aspect of my life now , work, socially etc so I knew I had to do it this time as I was in constant pain. I just keep thinking ' it's only one hour, one hour then that's it '. Music helps me, so I had earphones in right up until I was being taken into the theatre .
fernando90225 linda282930
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Hi Linda . When I went for my surgery I was sick and feeling panicky. I told the anesthesiologist if he could give me something for anxiety. No problem he told me. All the staff were so caring. Don't worry I will pray for you. 😍
Davis442 linda282930
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Best of luck Linda! I'm scheduled to have my gallbladder removed on October 2nd. I'm a little scared, but more excited to feel normal again! 😊 Keep us posted.
TheToad linda282930
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Moonday linda282930
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Hi Linda .... I had my gb removed in April 2015 ...... I really have no idea how long I was "out", but when I woke up I had the driest mouth ever ..... a nurse was busy writing something and his back was to me ..... when he turned round I managed to make him understand I was incredibly thirsty .... not sure what he gave me, but it made my saliva glands work which moistened my mouth. A little later I was taken to the ward. When I needed the bathroom a nurse tried to take me, but I wanted to do it on my own steam. I did feel very woozy, and I perhaps should have listened to the nurse when she said she would accompany me. Yes, I felt dizzy when I got up, but not when I lay in bed, and yes I did want to sleep. Later in the day we were all brought sandwiches, but I felt too sick; however, they wouldn't let me home until I had eaten something - I just nibbled at the sandwich to satisfy them, so that i could go home. In short, you will feel a little woozy, and you will feel tired, but bed rest and being gentle on yourself is all that is needed and I really recommend you take the time to recover. Best wishes to you.