Hi Everyone!!!

Hello! Long time, no post...slap me! LOL Just a little note and a question.... I had some issues last week which lead to a buttload of testing...Lo and behold, I have gallstones and am having my gallbladder removed next week. Anyone here have this done? I want to know what to expect, and how long the recovery period was for you....My mother is coming down to help out with the kids, and I need to know how long (approx) so that I can make her flight arrangements.... Congrats for all of your successes!!! Janice

If you don't have to lift them, you should feel ok enough to handle the household (minus the laundry lifting and vacuuming) within a few days to a week.

Thanks! I figured the recovery would not be long, minus the lifting... Shhh on the household duties..I am trying to get some time off here! LMAO! Janice

Hi! I had my Gallbladder out about 3 months before WLS and it was a breeze! Day Surgery ... I went in at 8am & was home at 3pm. I was out for 2 weeks from work, but wanted to go back about 1 week after surgery. My tummy was sore like the WLS (looking back) but not as much pain. I waited 2 weeks to lift anything over 10# (milked that one for like 3-4 weeks HA HA). I would say 2 weeks should be about right - I was feeling pretty good by then. Best wishes for a fast recovery! Sue 320/137

Thanks! I am not really worried about the pain, as I have a freakishly high pain tolerance, just the possible injury to myself if I overdo it.... They are keeping me overnight instead of doing it as an outpatient surgery, jsut my surgeons preference (I have heard of several others going home the same day). I am sort of hapy about staying...maybe I can get a nap in! LOL Thanks again!!

Hi Janice. I had my gallbladder removed at the time of my first surgery, so I really can't judge. I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you. Take care, and let us know how you're doing. Peg

Hey, I miss your posts funny lady. Sorry about the gallstones...no advice, just wishing you well. Rachel