Gallbladder removal

[NewMe3 34]

For anyone who has had their gallbladder removed after their weight loss surgery, could you please let me know of your experience post op removal? I’m having my gallbladder removed next week (I’m around 8 months post op bypass) and really haven’t been given much info on what to expect pain wise, post op diet etc. just looking to hear about some personal experiences :) thanks

[Jaye W 219]

I just had mine removed unexpectedly on July 26. The incision where the surgeon pulled out my Gall Bladder is a bit bigger than my sleeve incisions were. ( due to the size of my gall bladder and gall stone according to the surgeon). This incision is right below my sternum and is just today feeling better ( 12 days out). Incisions well healed. The pain was bearable during the day and managed with Tylenol. At bedtime I was taking the oxycodone as prescribed since laying down stretches the incision. Lifting restrictions are the same as the sleeve - nothing over 10# for 4 weeks. I used the same strategy as after sleeve- taking short walks frequently during the day as tolerated. Diet wise I had no changes, as I am 5 months post sleeve. Just have to avoid fried foods and high fat which I was already doing. Also I am avoiding spicy food right now. I had some diarrhea at first, it seems to be getting better- was told that is normal. I don’t feel anymore tired than I did after sleeve. Just had checkup today with surgeon and everything is looking good, no changes, should not affect my progress. I actually lost 10 lbs since surgery. Good Luck!