Gallbladder surgery

[Seahorse39]

Hi all,

I'm have my gallbladder out a week on Saturday. I am feeling so sick all the time and upper stomach ache into my back. Has anyone had this op and if so did you feel a lot better afterwards? Many thanks Anna 😊

[Hidden]

Hi,

We are sorry to read how unwell you feel. We have a publication on gallstones that does detail surgery. The gallbladder is usually removed by a keyhole surgery procedure. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Here is the link;

britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

We wish you well for your surgery and a speedy recovery,

Best wishes

Trust1

[Seahorse39 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. Anna

[Hidden in reply to Seahorse39]

Hi

I had mine out in October 1985 st the age of 20!! Yes, I felt much better but not for a few weeks cis u had open surgery, there was no key hole then. Take care Lynne

[Seahorse39 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Lynne. I appreciate you reaching out best wishes Anna xx

[Hidden in reply to Seahorse39]

You are very welcome. Lots of love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Cats2018]

Hi Anna,

I had emergency gallbladder surgery on July 8th. I had that pressure & pain that surrounded me from just under breasts clear around my back. I thought I was having a heart attack. Turned out I had Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis. I also had nausea. I have felt much better since the gallbladder has been removed. Good luck and I hope you feel lots better following surgery (once the initial recovery is over - soreness over incisions). I actually preferred the post surgery pain of incisions to the pre-surgery pressure / pain.

I wish you the best!

Char

[Seahorse39 in reply to Cats2018]

I'm so glad you are feeling better Char. Thank you for your kind message. I've been struggling with this discomfort now for over a year so it will be a massive relief to get it sorted out! Best wishes Anna

[Lilibee]

Yes, I had keyhole surgery to remove my gallbladder about 6 years ago as I had lots of little stones so was having very painful attacks. Have had no pain at all since then! Good luck.

[Seahorse39]

Hi Lilibee, I'm so glad you are feeling better! Glad you are pain free now. Thanks for replying. Best wishes Anna

[chell1704]

Had mine out August 2008 after a long time suffering. It was key hole surgery. I was 39 and did take a while to recover and get my energy back. But I never regretted having it done as when I had an attack I used to be in agony. The worrying about it is worse than you'll feel post op. Good luck hope it goes well for you.

Chell x

[Seahorse39 in reply to chell1704]

Thank you for your encouragement Chell. Funny enough I'm 39 as well! I've been suffering with it for ages too. It will be a relief to have it done, although I feel a bit nervous! Thanks again.

[Casinobo]

You should be fine. Eat Bland for awhile. No Sausage and the sort. I’m very glad my Gallbladder is gonzo.

[Seahorse39 in reply to Casinobo]

Thanks for your encouragement Casinobo! Glad you are feeling better as well. Take care!

[pip-lit]

I had mine out early summer. First week I felt like shit, second week a lot better. By the third week I felt grand. Hope you dell well soon.

Bob

[Seahorse39 in reply to pip-lit]

Thank you Bob. I'm glad you are feeling better. Thanks for your encouragement.