Post op gallbladder

[Ducky100]

I'm day 3 post op after having my gallbladder out I'm starting to heal but I'm experiencing bloating and feel like swollen stomach is this normal? Also after after eating food I have had an upset stomach Just wondering how long all this takes to recover and when all this upset stomach will stop? Thank you!

[DavyGravy]

Hi Ducky

I'm glad you got it done. Just as we expected no problems with the GA

If you had keyhole surgery (laparoscopic) they do inflate you with CO2 and your stomach may be swollen and bloated until it is all out of your system (it can be a few days or a few weeks), but naturally you should always check with your GP if you have any problems.

Recovery, that is a good point... you have had surgery but outwardly you may look completely well and fit but, you should remember that internally you need to heal and should restrict yourself to very light duties for 4 weeks and definitely no heavy lifting for 2 months.

I hope the nausea and bloating passes quickly but no overdoing it, that's an order

Dave

[Ducky100 in reply to DavyGravy]

Thank you - I will keep an eye on things but I do think it's fairly normal to feel a little swollen after surgery

[Yellowsydney]

As Dave says but please contact your GP or phone 111 if you feel something isn't right. Not to scare you but I had my gallbladder out 18 years ago and it 2 years to recover as the surgeon had a little accident during mine but I wasn't told until I was rushed back into hospital 4 days later looking 8 months pregnant.If you don't feel right get it checked just for your own peace if mind.

Hilary

[Ducky100 in reply to Yellowsydney]

Thank you - I feel fine think it's to be expected after jist 3 days but I will keep an eye on it