Gall bladder postop vs lapband post

[rn2012 6]

I had my gallbladder removed 4 yrs ago laproscopic and postop was painful the first week and hard to get up and out of bed, so I wanted to know is this the same type of pain I will experience once I had the lapband surgery, it took me about 6 weeks to feel totally back to normal

[olivepickles 13]

everyone is different but my gallbladder post op pain was horrible and it took 6 weeks for me to fill better. My lapband surgery was a breeze the hardest part is the diet. the port pain is odd and uncomfortable. walk as much as you can it has taken me about 4 weeks to feel back to normal. i am 6 weeks post opt now and feeling great

[screeden 21]

for me my gallbladder recovery was alot harder than the lapband recovery. i was not up and moving around after the gallbladder like i was with the lapband, which was the next day. i was not feeling good for 5 days after my gallbladder.

[pugsx3 39]

I had my gallbladder removed 4 yrs ago laproscopic and postop was painful the first week and hard to get up and out of bed, so I wanted to know is this the same type of pain I will experience once I had the lapband surgery, it took me about 6 weeks to feel totally back to normal

I got my lapband on 9/15, so this is still pretty fresh for me. My gallbladder has been gone for about 4 and half years. For me the surgeries were about the same. I still had the horrible time trying to get out of bed, and the pain was pretty comparable, maybe a little less with the lap band. After gallbladder surgery I had this weird feeling, almost like I could feel a "hole" where my gallbladder was - but did not have that feeling after the lap band. I went back to work after gallbladder surgery in 12 days - and back to work after 6 with lap band. I had a really hard time at work last week - but I did make it. I felt great this past weekend, and feeling a little bloated today. That being said - I'd get the lapband again tomorrow, as it's my last hope to be able to keep the weight off once I get it off!

[Texasbandit 8]

I think it depends on age and health too. My gall bladder was removed at 19. 15 years ago and to me the lapband was worse due to the gas and internal soreness. My gallbladder and gall stones were out and I was up and hanging out 3 days later. Lapband took me 5 days to feel normal.

[kmkurtz 4]

I agree with you all, your body has a way of telling you things. With my gallbladder it was very hard and my husband wasn't sure I would do alright with the lapband. It was was a much easier surgery then gallbladder. I started walking in about 3 days.

I am thankful for everyday that I had this done.

[rn2012 6]

Thanks everyone for your response, hopefully the recovery will be a piece of cake compared to lap band surgery

[rn2012 6]

Thanks everyone for your response, hopefully the recovery will be a piece of cake compared to lap band surgery

[jamesmom 3]

I had my gallbladder removed last Friday 09/23/2011 -- i was up and moving the sameday (i have a 18 month old) just a little sore (like i did a lot of sit ups). I went back to work Tuesday 09/27/2011; i feel great!

if Lapband surgery is easier than gallbladder surgery, then it should be a piece of cake!

[kmkurtz 4]

Wishing you the best.

I had my gallbladder removed last Friday 09/23/2011 -- i was up and moving the sameday (i have a 18 month old) just a little sore (like i did a lot of sit ups). I went back to work Tuesday 09/27/2011; i feel great!

if Lapband surgery is easier than gallbladder surgery, then it should be a piece of cake!

[DawnH 9]

everyone is different but my gallbladder post op pain was horrible and it took 6 weeks for me to fill better. My lapband surgery was a breeze the hardest part is the diet. the port pain is odd and uncomfortable. walk as much as you can it has taken me about 4 weeks to feel back to normal. i am 6 weeks post opt now and feeling great

I am glad to see you say it took you about 4 weeks to feel normal! I am 2.5 weeks out and I still have pain where my port is! I read about so many people that are walking miles a few days after surgery and it still hurts sometimes going over a speed bump in the car. It is REALLY encouraging to hear you say that about your own healing.

[DawnH 9]

I had my gallbladder out 3 years ago and I think the getting in and out of bed pain was the same but I think the lap band was easier sooner EXCEPT for the port spot pain. I am still having pain where the port was and I was banded 2.5 weeks ago. Good luck!

[kmkurtz 4]

SD, I am having some pain where the port is also. Not bad but it is there. I won't do my first fill until the 13th, so wait and see how that goes. I feel really good and not hungry. I have been walking and that seems to help with the gas.

I hope you get some relieve soon.

Good Luck to you

I had my gallbladder out 3 years ago and I think the getting in and out of bed pain was the same but I think the lap band was easier sooner EXCEPT for the port spot pain. I am still having pain where the port was and I was banded 2.5 weeks ago. Good luck!