Surgery...

matkn293

For the second time this summer. Gallbladder this time. Should all be fine after it tonmorow this afternoon. Anyone have this done and do you have any suggestions? Or has life been affected since the surgery and healing process?

ejgorman

That's a bummer Mark. Sorry to hear! I have not had this done, but in my line of work I have encountered several who have. Recoveries and consequences vary greatly. Some people can go back to eating bacon double cheeseburgers with no problem (or so they say) and others have had to drastically alter their diet. The gallbladder is essential for digesting fats so go easy on it initially and reintroduce them (fats) slowly. That's my best advice. Good luck!

bert873

Sorry to hear Mark. Prayers that all goes well.

Eulogy

Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure it will be fine. My mother had it preformed and she does have trouble eating more then a few ounce of meat or too much greasy food. I have heard that people have these problems in varying degrees, so hopefully it won't affect you too much.

FireRob

Best wish's. My wife had this done five or six years ago and I remember it didn't really help what they were wanting it to do but for the most part she is doing well and no major issues with it (I think...I'll have to ask her about it, yes I am a horrible husband)

onestrangeone

I wish you a speedy recovery, I'll keep you in mind.

Bigshizza

Wife had it done and recovered fairly quick! But, does have issue with red meat and fats on occasion. Good luck man, I'm sure you'll bounce back quick.

jsnake

Prayers for you buddy.

honorknight7

matkn293

Thank you all. Hoping that it is the best case with the eating habits afterwords. I see what my wife goes through IBS that she has had since our son has been born and that is not fun to watch much less go through. Guess we shall see. As long as it does not affect my ability to smoke god cigars and enjoy a cocktail from time to time all is not lost. On the bright side surgery is not until 1245 so I get to have my coffee up until 6am. Let's get it on!

webmost

These days they whip them out quick and easy. You'll be up and kicking by the weekend. Yellow stones in a jar.

Poopy Jones

I had my gallbladder removed just 3 weeks ago today. Had the removal done laparoscopically so recovery time is a week and was released to my normal activities. As far as eating, I am currently still finding out what I can handle. So far I am now sensitive to butter, spicy foods like salsa & peppers and anything greasy. I just take some antacid to clear it up after the heartburn starts

jlmarta

webmost

jlmarta

Just thought a little humor might lighten the mood..... LOL

matkn293

It's all good. See ya on the flip side.

avengethis

Good luck with the surgery. I had the appendix out 2 years ago. That was about a week to be back to 100%.

matkn293

Home and all is well. Still out of it.

webmost

matkn293:

Home and all is well. Still out of it.

There ya go. They are so good and so quick at this stuff these days. Couple days rest and you'll be up kicking the cat before you know it.

Bigshizza

Hope you're feeling better man!!

matkn293

Not too bad. A little pain and soreness. Bad thing was the call from the surgeon saying that 2 small stones were missed in my bile duct. Therefore upper endoscopy to remove those next week. FML!

blutattoo

Well, I guess that's better than getting a call saying they removed the wrong thing like a kidney or something. Good luck with the endoscopy

Bigshizza

matkn293:

Not too bad. A little pain and soreness. Bad thing was the call from the surgeon saying that 2 small stones were missed in my bile duct. Therefore upper endoscopy to remove those next week. FML!

Damn that sucks... Sorry to hear that

AshMe

Yeah me too. Sorry to hear that. Hang in there!

matkn293

blutattoo:

Well, I guess that's better than getting a call saying they removed the wrong thing like a kidney or something. Good luck with the endoscopy

This is true Grasshopper. Trying to look on the bright side. Hard too when I am so busy at work and now I will be out for another day and a half. Just want to get all of this over with.

Unicorn

Hope you feel better soon Mark!