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Symptoms are pain at the bottom of ribs, sudden and explosive bowel movements (and frequent ) change of colour of stool, much flatulence !
Still learning what to avoid eating, pork, cream, cheese, mayo, anything fatty or greasy ,bread with oils in it, anything with too much spice.
Getting pretty boring food wise as I spend days and nights out in a truck.
Still learning what to avoid eating, pork, cream, cheese, mayo, anything fatty or greasy ,bread with oils in it, anything with too much spice.
Getting pretty boring food wise as I spend days and nights out in a truck.
Had mine removed by keyhole surgery some years back. Easy operation, no scars left at all and just had a one night stay in hospital.
Mine was done at the Hampshire Clinic in Basingstoke. Recovery was really short - they said to stay off work and not drive etc for a couple of weeks, but in my case I was feeling fine the next day. I had a follow-up appointment with the surgeon at 3 days post op and by that time, I was absolutely fine.. was back at work within a week (but I do have a "desk job")
Mine was done at the Hampshire Clinic in Basingstoke. Recovery was really short - they said to stay off work and not drive etc for a couple of weeks, but in my case I was feeling fine the next day. I had a follow-up appointment with the surgeon at 3 days post op and by that time, I was absolutely fine.. was back at work within a week (but I do have a "desk job")
Had mine removed by keyhole back in January, and have been very glad I did so - the pain of a gallstones attack was very nasty, and so the soreness after was mild in comparison!
I was a little tender for the days immediately after the op (which took about 1 1/2 hrs), and was given a note for 3 weeks off work, but was back after 2 as I was feeling fine, and getting bored at home! Haven't had any dietary problems since - although I had read of people having continuing issues with digesting fats, I have thankfully been fine!
I was a little tender for the days immediately after the op (which took about 1 1/2 hrs), and was given a note for 3 weeks off work, but was back after 2 as I was feeling fine, and getting bored at home! Haven't had any dietary problems since - although I had read of people having continuing issues with digesting fats, I have thankfully been fine!
Had mine out in January after being an emergency admittance via my GP. 3 stuck (very small) gall stones, infection in the gall bladder, acute pancreatitis, jaundice, vomiting.
Was on a drip for 3 days to stabilize, camera down in to the stomach on day 5, gallbladder out on day 6 (exploded when removing it), back home following morning. Back to work 3 days later.
The op is a doddle compared to complications that can arise from the gall bladder / stones. I had 4 very small incisions, and it was only slightly sore.
I can't really tolerate alcohol anymore (get nausea the following day) and I can only have one cup of coffee a day or I end up with a churning stomach. I did have about 5 months of daily nausea following the op though before it all settled down
Was on a drip for 3 days to stabilize, camera down in to the stomach on day 5, gallbladder out on day 6 (exploded when removing it), back home following morning. Back to work 3 days later.
The op is a doddle compared to complications that can arise from the gall bladder / stones. I had 4 very small incisions, and it was only slightly sore.
I can't really tolerate alcohol anymore (get nausea the following day) and I can only have one cup of coffee a day or I end up with a churning stomach. I did have about 5 months of daily nausea following the op though before it all settled down
Recovery is pretty quick- back to day to day activities the next day, probably a couple of weeks off work. Normally four little incisions. It is very common operation and safe for the vast majority of people.
It may be that your bowel symptoms are not related to the gall bladder- so just be prepared that they may persist.
It may be that your bowel symptoms are not related to the gall bladder- so just be prepared that they may persist.
I actually watched a laparoscopic cholecystectomy being carried out 6 weeks ago during a theatres work placement, vested interest as I have a little 1.5cm bugger giving me hassle. I carried out the airway management for the anaesthetist, very interesting to do!
Very straight forward procedure carried out under full anaesthetic and takes little over an hour. A couple of small incisions are made and your abdomen will be filled with carbon dioxide to allow room to work.
It's a day procedure and recovery is very quick.
For interim pain relief, PR voltarol is very effective if not the most pleasant to take.
I had a mild attack of biliary colic last night, not the worst but enough that I had to head home from work.
Very straight forward procedure carried out under full anaesthetic and takes little over an hour. A couple of small incisions are made and your abdomen will be filled with carbon dioxide to allow room to work.
It's a day procedure and recovery is very quick.
For interim pain relief, PR voltarol is very effective if not the most pleasant to take.
I had a mild attack of biliary colic last night, not the worst but enough that I had to head home from work.
I was diagnosed on Christmas Eve 13 after having 3 attacks. Had my GB removed 17th April 14, I had Keyhole, was in at 7am and out about 7pm, surgery was at dinner but it took me a while to come round from the anaesthetic.
I had Gastritis for a few weeks following the surgery which felt like I had been punched in the stomach constantly, I was put on Lanzoprazole for that (this helps a lot for the Acid Reflux and stomach ache).
I still (4 Months on) struggle with Milk & Alcohol - Milk gives me stomach cramps and Alcohol makes me feel rather sick (everyone just thinks i'm a lightweight now... brilliant).
One of my scars is very sore to touch (the top one) & I occasionally get a dull ache where my gall bladder was, other than that and the milk and alcohol thing I feel much better day to day.
Wish i'd had an easy recovery like the rest of you appear to have had!
I had Gastritis for a few weeks following the surgery which felt like I had been punched in the stomach constantly, I was put on Lanzoprazole for that (this helps a lot for the Acid Reflux and stomach ache).
I still (4 Months on) struggle with Milk & Alcohol - Milk gives me stomach cramps and Alcohol makes me feel rather sick (everyone just thinks i'm a lightweight now... brilliant).
One of my scars is very sore to touch (the top one) & I occasionally get a dull ache where my gall bladder was, other than that and the milk and alcohol thing I feel much better day to day.
Wish i'd had an easy recovery like the rest of you appear to have had!
I too can't handle alcohol very well, gives me nausea, as does coffee, I've never been one for spicy
food so that doesn't effect me.
I have a daily ache where my gallbladder was, more so if I lie on that side at night to sleep, and my top scar whilst not sore, is still tender, especially when my son manages to elbow me there
food so that doesn't effect me.
I have a daily ache where my gallbladder was, more so if I lie on that side at night to sleep, and my top scar whilst not sore, is still tender, especially when my son manages to elbow me there
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