Need post gallbladder surgery advise
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Need post gallbladder surgery advise
| Thu, 05-26-2005 - 11:01pm |
Hi I need some advise. I am 24 years old and just had my gall bladder removed a week ago today. I ate a healthy low fat diet before I had problems. I'm not obese and haven't had a pregnancy. My doctor told me it could just be genetics that caused my problems since it runs in my family. My gall bladder was full of gallstones and was enlarged as well. I had it done laproscoptically. My incisions are healing well, I'm a little sore in my abdomen where my gall bladder was, but nothing besides minor discomfort and the occasional sharp pain. However I am still extremely bloated, nauseas and have constant heartburn. My doctor had advised me that I would be bloated due to the carbon dioxide in me from the surgery. But I have felt sick to my stomach all week. I am still on a very low fat diet. Any advise for dealing with this? Does anyone know, on average how long it takes to subside?
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Hi -E amd welcome to iVillage
I am not sure
Hi E - welcome to the board. I'm glad your surgry went well.
After my surger I had to wear elastic pants for at least 2 weeks - and then it took another 2 wks after that before I could fit into my jeans comfortably.
I was nauseated on a daily basis for several months after surgery (despite eating a low fat diet). It did get better. I was told that some people take longer than others to adjust. My co-worker was eating greasy burgers & fries the week after her surgery without any problems.
Wishing you all the best,
Jo
Hello,
I had mine out the end of March. I was bloated and in pain from the CO2 for about 2-3 weeks. Unfortunately the nausea for me has not gone away yet, although it is less then it was before surgery. I had some severe nausea for about a week after my GB was removed and was told to drink LOTS of water because it was from anesthesia and the pain meds. If I eat alot of greasy/spicy foods in one day then I pay for it with cramps, nausea and diahrea.
Hope your feeling better soon!
Donna M
Hi Elb,
Just wanted to say," Welcome to the Board!"
Donna K
WOW
I know the feeling!
I am still having nausea daily--which I was told should go away after surgery. I am beginning to think getting my GB removed was a bad idea! The aching under the rib cage is mostly gone although I do get the odd twinge now and then and I get alternating diahrrea and normal BM's(well as normal as you can get without a GB). I find that if I eat too much fatty/greasy/spicy foods I feel terrible the rest of the day and next day too.
Sorry to hear your not feeling any better...you should go back to your dr. about the pain--it doesn't sound normal.
Donna M
Take care all
Donna K