Nasty old gallbladder

Went to the Dr.'s office on Monday (2/21/11) and he sent me straight to the hospital. Started IV fluids at a fast rate.  (for you medical people 2 liters at 500cc/hour.) tried the stage one baratric diet. He said the gallbladder needed to come out but he was thinking to continue IV fluids and antibiotics. He really didn't want to do it w/ me 5 weeks out of RNY surgery. The next day he came in and said we couldn't wait and I was in surgery about 6PM that evening. He couldn't use any of the incisions from RNY (wrong angles) so I have 4 new ones to add. I'm stiff and sore but not a lot of actual pain. I can eat and drink w/out pain!! He said I could go to 2 protein drinks and 1 small meal. I,m leery about putting too much in my pouch. He said there is no irritation or ulcers and everything looks great. (GI wise) I'm sleeping so much of the time.  Missed you all @ Monday chat.  Mag    

Mag, you will feel so much better without the offending gallbladder.  Too bad about a few more small incisions.  They will heal quickly too.   Great to hear that the pouch is in great working order.  Remember to get in many small walks and do your best to get in the shakes and supplements/meals as you can. 

Catch up with you in chat this monday.  Hugs

Mag,

So sorry you had to go through that. I was fortunate to have my gallbladder taken out 15 years ago. You will feel better soon and will be running circles around all of us.

Take it easy, all will be better soon.

Sam

I am most sorry that you had to go through all that pain and nausea from your gallbladder.  Hopefully now you will begin to feel a heck of alot better.  So glad that this surgery went well.  Take it easy and listen to your body.  I too have the extra scars...  but mine just look like stretch marks now (had surgery about 14 years ago)

Take care.  Will cya around soon.  Hopefully at chat monday if I do not take another late night.

Sorry to hear the news, Mag. I had my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago. You will feel so much better when that nasty, offending organ is gone. Best of luck!

Amalia

Hi Mag so sorry to hear about your troubles. I just had an attack too, only they kept me 9 days on those antibiotics through IV, no food for 5+ days. Now the surgery for removal is this Wednesday. Just want all this to be over.

I'm sure you begin feeling better soon, hang in there and try to keep positive thought.
Take care

Thanks Anna, You will be in my thoughts as well. Mag