Gallbladder matter

[rhfactor272 50]

I'm more nervous about the pain of removing my gallbladder moreso than RNY...can anyone ease my anxiety who has been through both at the same time?

[ChristyAZ 87]

Well, my surgery is in 3 days and I am having both RNY and gallbladder removal so I can let you know in a week or so how bad it was

[Amyllf2 206]

I had gall bladder out in February and RNY in April. Gall bladder was a few hours in out patient on a Friday and was fine to work on Monday. It was much easier than the RNY

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

I agree with Amy, had RNY in June, and lap gall bladder 2 weeks ago. Gall bladder was easier and less painful, but that might have been because the anesthesiologist did an abdominal block on my belly muscles, so I had no pain except for the actual small incisions at skin level for the first 48 hours or so.

[rhfactor272 50]

I wonder if I can get the abdominal block...don't want to hurt.

[terry1118 1,274]

My RNY was May 2013 and my gallbladder removal was December 2013. I had a two day hospital stay for the RNY but was off pain meds 4-5 days later (I had a VERY easy recovery). I felt great after only a week and ended up pouring most of it down the drain. My gallbladder removal was outpatient but I found it surprisingly more painful - I used every bit of my pain meds and thought I might need to ask for more. I didn't feel good for about two weeks. With the RNY I had a pain pump while in the hospital, which I'm sure must administer a more potent drug than the liquid they sent me home with. Everyone's experience is different, though. I'm sure your doctor will manage your pain as necessary. You'll be fine!

[ChristyAZ 87]

So I am 8 days post op RNY and Gallbladder removal and I have to say ..... it was harder then I imagined. It was painful but after a few days, I was off all pain meds. I plan to return to work in another week and don't anticipate any issues. Glad the gallbladder and all its poisonous joys are gone so that makes it all worth it!

[terry1118 1,274]

Yes, I know what you mean. I always viewed my gallbladder as a 'ticking time bomb' - I never knew when it would go off making itself painfully known. It was a relief to be rid of it. :-)

I'm glad all is going well for you. :-)

[rhfactor272 50]

So all went well! The gallbladder was indeed the kicker for me. It gave my surgeon a run for his money! Packed with stones and very sick but its now out. I never realized how bad it made me feel but with all the pain from bypass & gallbladder removal (8/12), I still managed to feel better than before? So though I got the extra grief, it was worth it. Thanks for everyones input on this!

[countrygirl 84]

I was back to work 2 wks after mine was removed not to bad @all

[Gill123 1]

Had my gall bladder out by lap, easiest op I've ever had and I'm terrified of surgery. Was up,dressed and walking round the hosp grounds next day, then went home.

Gill