Criztea
01-18-2002, 01:23 AM
I am 25 years old and just had a baby 3 months ago. I am having headaches,sweats, dizziness, and pain under right rib cage and extreme pain in shoulder neck and back area. I went to the E.R. on Tuesday night and they did an Ultrasound and found lots of tiny gall stones....so now I have an appointment to see a surgeon on 23rd of this month so I can have my Gall Bladder removed.....What should I expect? I am nervous about being put to sleep:-(
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perrinmom
01-18-2002, 09:03 AM
I am also 25 and just had a baby about 5 months ago and I just had my gallbladder removed last Monday. I too was extremely nervous about being put to sleep. I know everyone reacts differently but it really wasn't as bad as I had thought it was going to be. The surgery was over before I knew it, I was a little groggy when waking up but that was it. I have 4 small incisions that are taped up, they are still sore now but every day I feel a little better. I had the surgery done at 7:30 am and was sent home by 1 in the afternoon. You will definately need someone to help you take care of your baby for a few days, you will be too sore to lift or carry him/her. I had help for about 3 days until I felt good enough to carry my son (have 3 kids to take care of!). I have heard that some people get diarreah but I haven't. I was told to go back to eating anything but told to stay away from spicy foods. The toughest part is how sore the incisions are for the first few days, it was tough to get comfortable sitting or sleeping. If you have any questions please let me know, I will try to help you out, good luck with your surgery!
Criztea
01-24-2002, 04:13 PM
Thanks for they reply Perrinmom. I saw the surgeon yesterday. They will be calling me to set up the date and time for surgery. Just wondering how you are feeling and if it made a difference? Take care.
perrinmom
01-24-2002, 08:48 PM
I just went to my post surgery appointment, I'm still sore, bending and lifting are still tough, so it looks like I'll be out of work a month or so.
I found I still have to be careful about what I eat, maybe that's just because it's so soon after surgery. At least it's not that severe abdominal pain, if I eat something spicy or really fatty (usually fried foods), I just kind of get an upset stomach.
Also make sure you have lots of sweatpants or stretchy pants to wear! I tried putting jeans on today and it was a bad idea, the incisions aren't as healed up as I had thought.
Hope you make out good with your surgery, when you feel up to it, post and let us know how your doing!
I found I still have to be careful about what I eat, maybe that's just because it's so soon after surgery. At least it's not that severe abdominal pain, if I eat something spicy or really fatty (usually fried foods), I just kind of get an upset stomach.
Also make sure you have lots of sweatpants or stretchy pants to wear! I tried putting jeans on today and it was a bad idea, the incisions aren't as healed up as I had thought.
Hope you make out good with your surgery, when you feel up to it, post and let us know how your doing!
yen99
01-25-2002, 06:40 PM
I had my gallbladder out in 1999 and it was the best thing I ever did. I had the surgery on a Friday, and I was back to work on Wed. The moment I woke up, I felt better. The surgeon told me I had a tumor on my gallbladder and that it should have been taken out years ago. And all of my sonograms tests came back with "small gallstones, no surgery needed." :mad:
After the surgery, I was sore, couldn't bend. I only had a little reaction to the gas. When they do the surgery, they "blow" up your abdomen with a gas, so it is accessable. I felt some of those "gas" pains for the first day. I was on the pain killers for only two days. It just depends on the person. Oh, by the way, I had the laser surgery.
I was 25 when I had my son and I had terrible gallbladder pain during my whole pregnancy. I had my gallbladder out when I was 28.
The only problems I have now are reflux, some diahria and I watch my spicy and fatty food intake. Those are manageable.
Good Luck on your surgery, you'll be glad you did it!
After the surgery, I was sore, couldn't bend. I only had a little reaction to the gas. When they do the surgery, they "blow" up your abdomen with a gas, so it is accessable. I felt some of those "gas" pains for the first day. I was on the pain killers for only two days. It just depends on the person. Oh, by the way, I had the laser surgery.
I was 25 when I had my son and I had terrible gallbladder pain during my whole pregnancy. I had my gallbladder out when I was 28.
The only problems I have now are reflux, some diahria and I watch my spicy and fatty food intake. Those are manageable.
Good Luck on your surgery, you'll be glad you did it!
Criztea
02-05-2002, 02:59 PM
Ok, it has been one week since my surgey. I went to the surgeon today to get the staples removed. I am glad that it is all over with and it was not as bad as I thought. The only hard part is not being able to lift my 3month old, he weighs 16lbs. The doctor said to wait one more week. Hope you are doing good Perrinmom......Take care.
ellwhite
02-07-2002, 02:38 PM
Thanks for all the info. I am getting my gall bladder out in a week and it sounds like it won't be so bad.
perrinmom
02-08-2002, 06:29 PM
Just wondering Criztea, you said you had staples, did you have the laproscopric (sp?) surgery with the camera? I was just wondering because I did and all they did was tape my incisions up, the nurses at my doctor's were surprised I didn't have any stitches to remove.
I just went back to the doctors, I've been feeling fine but lately I've been having a reflux reaction to certain foods-spaghetti sauce, meatballs, pizza, acidy fruits, etc. My doctors says I may have an ulcer or gastronitis (again sp?) because of the stress of surgery (it was my first). It's great to be able to lift my baby boy again and play with my kids since the incisions healed.
Anyway, good luck Criztea! Hope you feel better soon! I go back to work Feb 18th :(
I just went back to the doctors, I've been feeling fine but lately I've been having a reflux reaction to certain foods-spaghetti sauce, meatballs, pizza, acidy fruits, etc. My doctors says I may have an ulcer or gastronitis (again sp?) because of the stress of surgery (it was my first). It's great to be able to lift my baby boy again and play with my kids since the incisions healed.
Anyway, good luck Criztea! Hope you feel better soon! I go back to work Feb 18th :(
Criztea
02-19-2002, 12:36 PM
Hey Perrinmom,
Sorry for the late response. I did have the Laparoscopic surgery. I had about 12 staples and also some stiches in my belly button.
So did you find out what is going on? Acid reflux or what? "Knock on wood", I have had no problems so far. Take care.
Sorry for the late response. I did have the Laparoscopic surgery. I had about 12 staples and also some stiches in my belly button.
So did you find out what is going on? Acid reflux or what? "Knock on wood", I have had no problems so far. Take care.