Post Laprascopic Cholecystectomy

[Suffererc]

so had the Op. All went well. Discharged the same day.

Steroids given by injection b4 discharge.

notes on discharge paper- take 1 x 5mg twice daily for 2 days the 1 x 5mg once daily for 2 days. GP will have a fit when reading that.

I was taking 1/2 mg daily and told hospital.

But hey ho I have no PMR pain so not complaining. My question is can I / shall I drop to 1/2 again straight after. 😊😊😊😊

[SheffieldJane]

Your injection may have contained a little more Pred. I would wait a bit on your tiny but mighty dose.

So glad all went well!

🪻

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

You should be able to, but maybe try 1mg for a little while rather than stepping straight back to 1/2mg.

[Suffererc in reply to DorsetLady]

thank you

[PMRpro Ambassador]

No - that is for post-op recovery adrenal cover. It may have been a lap chole and you think it was minor stuff - it is still a massive insult to the body and you had an anaesthetic and got blown up like a balloon into the bargain. I'd actually consider the 5mg could go on another few days if it were me! You have up to 2 weeks to drop back without affecting the adrenal function.

[Suffererc in reply to PMRpro]

thank you.

[piglette]

Have you talked to any medical professional about what you should do?

[Suffererc in reply to piglette]

Not myself. The Consultant who did my op gave the instructions to the nurse doing my discharge. 😊

[piglette in reply to Suffererc]

What was she told? Was it written down? You could always ask if need be.

[Suffererc in reply to piglette]

yes it was written down. And the discharge report was given to me to give to my GP 😊

[piglette in reply to Suffererc]

Did it help you on what you should do?

[Suffererc in reply to piglette]

Yes thanks. I also asked on here and PMRpro and DL gave sound advice too. So think all will go well. 😊😊😊