Gallbladder removal

[Starfish72]

Hi

Hope everyone is feeling good this year! 💪🏻

I was diagnosed last year with PBC and last November had infection in gallbladder prompting consultant to refer me for op to remove it. Just wondering if anyone has had gallbladder removed and was it done keyhole even with PBC?

Thanks 😬

[nash1]

hi , I had my gallbladder removed by key hole and it was great, no problems, I have p.b.c and fibromyalgia... The op made me feel better x

[Starfish72 in reply to nash1]

Thank you! Did you go home the same day?

[nash1 in reply to Starfish72]

I stayed in for 1 night ...and rested at home for 4 days , was out shopping and driving my car on day 6!! But the Dr was very annoyed with me lol...but I felt fine 😁 x

[Michiganpbc]

I had it too was fine went home a few hours later up and out and around the next day PBC stage 2 here. Good luck let us know.

[jemlola]

Hi Starfish72

I had my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery in March 2016. I was home the same day. I did not recover as quickly as the other people that posted. It was only as a result of blood test before and after the op that I was discovered to have pbc. The Consultant said that it was likely that the pbc had caused an infection in my gallbladder. However I am thankful for having the operation as it has meant that since diagnosis I have been able to try to make myself feel better by changing my diet, doing more exercise and attempting to reduce my stress levels.

Allow yourself time to recover after the operation and hopefully you will soon feel much better for the removal.

Hope it all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.

xx

[emerich in reply to jemlola]

Hi Jemiola, I had gallstones and gallbladder removed by keyhole as well. I had had pain etc for about 6 months. The surgeon said it was the worst he'd treated. As they couldn't get all the stones I had to return as a day patient for another keyhole. First time I was in for 4 days, same day for 2nd. Pbc found about 7 years later but consultant said the infection was probably the trigger for pbc . I know they seem to think pbc is probably genetic and triggered by an infection, so I've always thought that's what set mine off.

Good luck with your op starfish 72. Hope you feel better.x

[jemlola in reply to emerich]

Hi emerich

There does seem to be for some people a link with gallbladder problems. It did take me a while to recover after the op, which seemed to be at odds with other people who had the surgery and were up and about quickly.Prior to my op I had got used to feeling exhausted and generally unwell. The pbc was a surprise diagnosis but in a way forced me to make some lifestyle changes as I now know looking after myself is a priority. It was a difficult year for me last year and I am still struggling with some things. Life is for living and I am trying hard to remain positive.

[Starfish72 in reply to jemlola]

Thanks for that Jemlola

I too have totally changed my lifestyle, I have lost 3 stone, joined a gym and eat smaller and healthier portions 👍🏼

[Cat19]

Hi Sarfish 72

I had my gallbladder removed keyhole surgery,Two years ago in June. I had my PBC 12 years as I'm 14 years now diagnosed, having the gallbladder removed was wonderful that dreadful pain left immediately,just wish the bone pain would go too, wishing you all the best starfish 72 . Cat19

[fenwayjerry06]

I had my gallbladder removed in November by keyhole. I have had pbc over 20 years and I am at stage 4.

[Starfish72 in reply to fenwayjerry06]

Hi Fenwayjerry,

If you don't mind me asking how old are you?

I was diagnosed last year at 44 and now I am stage 3. I seem to have a more active PBC and my consultant is trying me on combinations of drugs to control it.

Also did you stay in overnight after gallbladder surgery?

Thank you x

[fenwayjerry06 in reply to Starfish72]

I am 70 years old and living with pbc for at least 20 years. My surgeon wanted me to stay overnight because of my pbc.