What's this I hear about gallbladder surgery?

[NewAshes 232]

I see a lot of people need it out after surgery or are on meds for it. I'm 9 days post op and wasn't given any meds. There was a lady who also had surgery same day different surgeon who was put on meds for 6 months. Maybe because I'm 21?

[Catherine707 253]

I'm guessing that you don't have any current GB stones or inflammation so your doctor didn't prescribe anything. There isn't a lot you can do to avoid GB issues. It just comes with the weight loss territory. If you do develop GB stones, then avoiding fat will help control the pain of a GB attack. Some people have problems in their teens with GB stones, but the "general" population that is likely to get GB problems follow the 5 "F"s (we learned this in ultrasound school) Fair, Female, Fertile, Forty, and Flatulent! LOL

[E2013 31]

I wasn't prescribed gallbladder meds until my 2 week post op appt. So it's possible you'll will be given them.