Question:
Recovery, Open RNY & Gallbladder Removal

Having surgery open plus gallbladder removed 9/30 how will recoverygo? How long will I be in hospital?    — Christi S. (posted on September 21, 2002)

September 20, 2002
Funny, I just responded to another one of these!! Had Open RNY w/gallbladder removal, 5 days in hosp, 5 at home, back to work on 11th day!
   — Rosario T.

September 20, 2002
I had open RNY w/gallbladder removal and was in the hospital for 4 days. I don't think having the gallbladder out makes a difference in the way you will feel. Good luck with yours!
   — Kay S.

September 21, 2002
My lap surgery had to be converted to an open RNY with gallbladder removal. I have found this surgery was much harder on me than my complete hysteromy (SP?.. just listen to your body...everyone has different experiences....
   — barbara A.

September 21, 2002
I was in the hospital 4 days. I had my gall bladder, appendex, gastric bypass, and a very large (8.5 lb) ovarian cyst removed.Went back to work in 6 weeks, though I could have gone back earlier. This was 9 months ago and now I don't feel like I ever had surgery.
   — mc H.