Gallbladder Surgery

Hello All, I was wondering is the pain from the lap WLS worse then the lap from the gallbladder surgery? I would think it would be but they also use gas to bloat ya up. I have my gallbladder removed in 1993 and that was when they firist started doing them that way, well close to the start from what I heard.... Any input would be greatly appreciated..... Take care Debra

Debra, I had lap gall bladder surgery in 2002. My lap roux-en-y was 3/11/05. Yes, the pain in worse, probably because they keep you blown up longer. I did not find it to be horrible though, I needed a pain shot in recovery and medication for nausea, a pain pill the evening after surgery, then just tylenol after that for a couple of days. Two weeks out tomorrow, my only complaint is I still get tired. Wish you well! Deb

Debra, Thanks so much for giving me your input... That is what I thought but just wanted to ask..... I had a problem with the nausea with my gallbladder surgery and was sick from the time I got back to my room until 12am........Hoping I do not go through that again with the WLS but what will happen will happen....... Thanks hun for posting...... Debra

Debra, Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist that you get nauseated and he will give you something during surgery to help. After the shots in the recovery room, I have not had any problems with nausea at all. Good Luck! Deb

I had emergency gall bladder surgery 11 months after my gastric bypass, and I'll tell you it made the bypass feel like a piece of cake. Good luck to you Betty Jo Lap RNY 7/11/03 399.5/207/150

I had my gall bladder removed 16 months after my lap rny, by the same surgeon. The gall bladder removal was a piece of cake for me. I stayed in overnight, but the next morning I got up, took a shower and got dressed. My sister came to get me, and we walked out together. She carried my overnight bag and we walked 2 blocks to the car. I rested that day, but my husband and I went out to dinner with friends the next night. I happened to be off from work that week, but to tell you the truth, I bet I could have been back to work after 2 or 3 days after surgery. I think the pain from the attack itself, comes in 3rd, after the rny pain and the TT pain. I understand though, that everyone is different. Good luck!!