my gall bladder is gone!

[showboatgirl 0]

I had my gall bladder removed 3 days ago. I knew that I had gall stones last year before I had my band surgery. Since I have been having some discomfort in my chest, my lap band surgeon urged me to have my gall bladder removed before I got really sick. He did the gall bladder surgery. I was sick the night after the surgery--nausea and vomiting.:sick I am still sore, but am doing fine. My biggest complaint is that I can't lift my year old twin grandchildren. My surgeon told my husband that he checked on my lapband and it was fine. I will have my one year bandiversary on Aug. 29th. Lately, everyone has been telling me that I look too thin. Can you believe it?

[jane73 0]

Congrats to you. Hope your feeling better. I too have had my gallbladder out.

[PhotoNut 7]

Heyas Girl, Glad to hear you came thru surgery ok, sorry you had to experience it tho. I've managed to hang onto my gallbladder even after having some very severe attacks about 8 years ago. They mentioned taking it out and I was adamant I wasn't going to have surgery. Fortunately, it just stopped being a problem and has been happily doing its job since then.

I can see why people would say you look too thin. They just aren't used to seeing you like you are now. But if you compare yourself to healthy people your age, I'm sure you don't look too thin at all. In fact, I've seen your pics and you look GREAT!

Thanks for the update. Hope you heal quickly. *hugs*

[SunshineGirl2 0]

I had my gall bladder removed 3 days ago. I knew that I had gall stones last year before I had my band surgery. Since I have been having some discomfort in my chest, my lap band surgeon urged me to have my gall bladder removed before I got really sick. He did the gall bladder surgery. I was sick the night after the surgery--nausea and vomiting.:sick I am still sore, but am doing fine. My biggest complaint is that I can't lift my year old twin grandchildren. My surgeon told my husband that he checked on my lapband and it was fine. I will have my one year bandiversary on Aug. 29th. Lately, everyone has been telling me that I look too thin. Can you believe it?

I feel your pain regarding the gall bladder that is. I had mine also removed last week (the old fashion way) since the stone was as big as my gall bladder. Still don't feel like my old self yet but with time I know I will.

Good luck and happy recovery

[*susan* 1,709]

I hope you have a speedy recovery. I have never had problems with gall bladder, but my mother did and I know she was thrilled to have hers out and be relieved of the pain associated with it.

[showboatgirl 0]

Thanks for all of the good wishes. I am doing fine. I have to admit that this surgery didn't leave me nearly as sore as the lapband surgery. I am glad that both surgeries are behind me. I miss lifting my beautiful twin grandbabies.