Sigh - my turn!!

Well gang, it seems it's my turn on the gall bladder band wagon. I was diagnosed with a stone last week (it is a fairly big one, I'm told). My appointment with Dr. Hart to check on it is Monday, the 20th at 2:30. It's not lots of pain yet, no nausea, etc., just annoying!! Sigh. Oh well, I guess it won't really hurt me, but wasn't something I was planning on for this year!! I'll keep you posted. Ann in Duluth

Bummer! I had my gallbladder out Oct 2004. I was diagnosed 1 1/2 years prior, but that ultrasound didn't show an actual stone, it showed "shadowing". Well, in medical lingo that MAY be the same thing, but "I" wasn't convinced! So, I went to a accupuncturist for many sessions and herbs that got rid of the acid indigestion symptoms. After a year, I moved to Atlanta and started having occasional pain under my right breast. I had another ultrasound and then surgery. Come to find out I had almost a 1" stone!!! Boy am I glad I didn't try to "expel" the stone with the help of that accupuncturist the year before!! Bottom line is that the operation was a breeze. The only part that hurt for a few days was the incision at the belly button. My stomach was a little sore for a few hours or so after I woke up from surgery. But that may have been due more to the anesthesia than being blown up like a balloon! Sue

Hey gal...its NUTHIN! Couple of days of great snooze... a little sore the 1st 2 days, and now the only discomfort are the little holes that are healing when they rub against my waistband sometimes...otherwise no biggie. Good Luck my friend! Tami

I had mine out a week ago, sore for a few days but now I feel good. Have a check up tomorrow at 3:15. Good Luck. Tammy G

Hey Tammy! Glad to hear you are feeling better!! I feel sooo much better now that that sucker is GONE!!! I'm not referring to the surgery pain, just feel better daily without it! Good luck on your appt. today. Tami

How long before you could wear your jeans & start doing housework? Tammy G

Well, I'm 2 wks out today, and my "tighter" jeans STILL are giving me fits... just because a couple of the incisions are RIGHT on the waistline. I noticed that leaning up against the sink was not very comfortable either...it it the one on my belly button. My incisions are still kinda sore. Housework...in moderation...no lifting, I did some this weekend...but gotta be careful how much you lift.

The GB removal is NOTHING....I was supposed to be off work for a week - wound up only being out two days. (I'm not one that likes to be at home doing nothing.) The gall bladder removal is a common thing that happens after this surgery. Not to worry....it's a VERY simple procedure. We'll keep you in our prayers! Dee Dee