Gallbladder Surgery

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I also had my gallbladder removed. I was kinda expecting it because it runs in my family. I had a constant dull, aching pain under my ribs on my right side that would get much worse after eating anything spicy or rich. I felt so much better after I had it out. I couldn't take the pain medicine because it made me vomit so I only took ibuprofen when I had pain and it was just fine. Walking around after the surgery will help with the gas pain in the shoulders.

[mountainnurse 19]

Surgery was yesterday at 10:45. I was home by 2:00! Recovery is NOTHING like the lap band recovery! Gas pain is gone, although it was terrible in the recovery room and I was able to eat normal foods last night. Still taking pain medicine and waiting to feel normal again. I'm glad it was so easy!

[mountainnurse 19]

I've been scheduled for Jan' date=' 10th, thanks for the info.[/quote']

Hi Renee! Good luck today. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I'm anxious to hear how you're doing . . .

Did anyone else have trouble feeling 'tight' with their band after surgery?

[donna12 742]

Renee hope you are doing well and resting.

Mountainnurse, I had 2cc's of Fluid removed before surgery so no I didn't feel tight afterwards.

[mountainnurse 19]

Renee hope you are doing well and resting.

Mountainnurse' date=' I had 2cc's of Fluid removed before surgery so no I didn't feel tight afterwards.[/quote']

Thanks, Donna. I called the surgeon yesterday and ended up having to get 1cc removed. I'm much better now!

[Renee2817 76]

Had my surgery on yesterday, A little pain and soreness today, I really want to exercise but have to wait about 2 weeks. Hoping the soreness doesn't last too long.

[Tricia39 22]

7 months post-op 53 lbs down and this pain started. My surgeon emptied my band yesterday to see if being too tight was causing this pain. Ate dinner, small portion as if my band was still full pain was still there. Gallbladder scan is scheduled for Thursday. Portion Control and mind over matter until my band is filled again. NERVOUS.ORG:'(

[mountainnurse 19]

7 months post-op 53 lbs down and this pain started. My surgeon emptied my band yesterday to see if being too tight was causing this pain. Ate dinner' date=' small portion as if my band was still full pain was still there. Gallbladder scan is scheduled for Thursday. Portion Control and mind over matter until my band is filled again. NERVOUS.ORG:'([/quote']

If it's gallbladder, the surgery is easy! It's a good thing to have an unfill before the surgery because of all the swelling too. Good luck!

[donna12 742]

7 months post-op 53 lbs down and this pain started. My surgeon emptied my band yesterday to see if being too tight was causing this pain. Ate dinner, small portion as if my band was still full pain was still there. Gallbladder scan is scheduled for Thursday. Portion Control and mind over matter until my band is filled again. NERVOUS.ORG:'(

I'm 7 mos post op too and 52 lbs down. I was 6 mos out and had to have my gallbladder removed. About the same as lap band surgery, not quite as long as recovery, however I had complications during my surgery that were unexpected so it made my recovery longer but all in all I feel better now. Good luck on your scan.