Gall bladder out and SO MUCH PAIN!
I had my gallbladder out the year before my RNY, but I do remember that the first three days were pretty nasty.
After that, it wasn't too bad, pain-wise.
But you're right about the inflating they do - I think they must inject a lot more air into you for the cholecystectomy.
I remember that my friend Donna had her RNY, her hernia repair, AND her gallbladder removed all at the same time - and her pain was tolerable. I think that was a much more efficeint way to go than what they put you through.
Too bad your surgeon wasn't on the ball.
After that, it wasn't too bad, pain-wise.
But you're right about the inflating they do - I think they must inject a lot more air into you for the cholecystectomy.
I remember that my friend Donna had her RNY, her hernia repair, AND her gallbladder removed all at the same time - and her pain was tolerable. I think that was a much more efficeint way to go than what they put you through.
Too bad your surgeon wasn't on the ball.
Just had mine out on Monday do I feel your pain ... Literally! The gas pain wa the worst an I has no clue they were gonna give me 4 new holes! Im feeling better now.... My tummy still hurts but it's a thousand times better! I go back to work today... Worried a little bit! I really hope you feel better soon!!!!
Yeah I got no prep at all for this one. My surgery got pushed to 2:30 pm so by the time I got to recovery they just wanted me out. The nurse was too busy making plans for after work to give me any real care or info. And I thought a nurse does a follow up call the next day to make sure you are ok. I got no call. Had to call telehealth last night and they were even less help. Gonna start a new thread with my issue since nobody in the medical field seems to be able to answer my questions.