Calling all ppl who have had gallstone op !!

[BlueDiamond]

Hi to all who have had the op.

I am due to go into hospital this coming monday and needless to say am a little anxious (sh*tting myself tbh) and was wonder how bad pain was after op, and what I can expect........anything really you can tell me , just want your words of wisdom and expertise of those who been through it, how long did it take to recover fully, and get back to normal (as normal as I can be )lol

Thanks in advance - MeJulie x x

 

[tpt]

I was in my 20's - had my op six weeks from having the first pain - I got them quick & bad! I was up and about within hours, had slight pain and went back to work nursing within a week but on light duties.I had mine keyhole so my scars healed quickly.

 

[helen144]

hi hun

I have had my gall bladder out and its fine, was up and rareing to go shortly after , was all done keyhole xx

 

[gaelic girl]

Hi Julie
i still have my gallbladder but just wanted to say good luck for Monday x

 

[Fashionably Late]

I had my gall bladder out as well as the bile duct and part of the liver due to stones pushing through and I was back at work the following week. As long as you stay on top of the pain meds (Paracetemol in my case), you will be fine.

 

[Emma Louise]

I had my gallbladder out last November and i hardly felt any pain after.
Mine was done key hole so all healed up quick and well.

And believe me, being pain free is the best feeling in the world.

 

[quetiapina]

Hiya BD, don't worry - pain of Op is nothing in comparison to pain of a gallbladder attack.

It does hurt initially but that is ok as you will have a lovely morphine drip. The relief from the symptoms is a tremendous feeling. I can still imagine the pain of the attacks now. You simply cannot describe it to anyone who has not had it can you

I have put up a couple of pics of the biggest gallstone I had (abt 10 yrs ago).

The very best of luck to you and hope the little blighters are out soon x

 

[thinkbethin]

Aww Julie, I'm sure it can't be worse than the constant suffering. Good luck sweetheartxx

 

[32bme]

Hi Just wanted to say all the best for Monday.
Not had any surgery for this so cant comment.
good Luck

 

[dreamofbeingslim]

Good luck for Monday you will so pleased to be rid of that awful pain it is so worth it. I had alot of bruising but as long as you have your pain medication you will be ok. I was off work for 5 weeks because I work in a school I couldn't risk the children running up to me and crashing into my stomach. You will be so pleased you are having it done. Take care.