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Just had Gallbladder removed three days ago. Back strain!



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It was determined by my doc that I should have my gallbladder removed before my sleeve surgery so it was done 3 days ago. I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery October 20th. I am on day three and things are slowley getting better but my mid back and ribs are soooo sore. I believe they are strained from having to lay on my back (i still can't lay on my side) Has anyone else who has their gallbladder removed experienced the back strain?

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I had my gall bladder removed about 7 years ago. Other than the doctors waited too long to take it out, causing the catch bag to bust (then they had to cut more than just a regular laparascopy), but other than that, I had no complications afterwards other than gas pains (very mild) and itch due to adhesive allergy to the big bandage they had on my chest. About the only thing I could suggest is (1) you have residual gas left in you that will cause pain (which I've heard you get when the sleeve surgery done too!) or (2) you might have tried lifting something too heavy too soon after your gall bladder was removed. There are weight and activity restrictions after that surgery too. If it doesn't let up soon, I suggest you call your doctor/surgeon to make sure nothing is wrong. Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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