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SuzyQ0928 · 05-10-2007, 07:27 AM

For those of you that had your gallbladder out, what were you symptoms afterwards?

I have SEVERE fatigue to where i can't stay awake. I have taken 3 vicoden n the past 24 hours.

I also have extreme body aches....everywhere! My legs hurt, arms, sholders, back and neck.

I expected my insicions to hurt, bht not the all over body pain.

Is this normal?

Thanks

Suzy

Forensicmom · 05-10-2007, 07:37 AM

I had mine taken out on tuesday and I've been extremely sore as well. I have had severe pain from the air they put in me. It's starting to feel better today. I am taking percocet for the pain and I can tell when I take 2 of them, I'm totally exhausted. I haven't slept much, unless I take 2 of the pills.

My back is starting to hurt too but I can tell it's b/c of the way I'm walking.

If you are resting all the time, then you're body will get sore. Your muscles get stiff fast. I was told to get up and walk around as much as I could b/c it will help get the air out and keep my muscles from getting stiff.

Hang in there.

SuzyQ0928 · 05-10-2007, 08:24 AM

Thanks so much for the response! =o) I've been moving around a bit, but I find that I'm soooo exhausted! I've never felt this fatigued, and top that off with not being able to sleep at night because of the back pain. Grr!

I supposed I can feel better knowing that I'm not the only one going through this, right? =o)

Thanks so much again for the response. You made me feel a bit better already!

Suzy

Forensicmom · 05-10-2007, 12:00 PM

No problem. I'm glad I made you feel better. I'm also having back pain. I think it's from walking hunched over so much.

Can I ask if you're able to eat solid foods? I'm nervous to eat anything but so far so good. I've eaten crackers, soup, cookies, an oatmeal square, yogart, 1 cup of coffee and a half of a turkey sandwich. My stomch kind of grumbles, like things are starting to "move" but I haven't really felt sick or anything.

SuzyQ0928 · 05-10-2007, 02:34 PM

I think you're right...the back pain must be from walking hunched over. I called my doctor because I've had so many surgeries but I never remember feeling this kind of pain in the rest of my body before. They said it's the anesthesia being absorbed into the body, and that they had to use more than usual for me, since for some reason, the normal amounts did't work.

As far as eating...I'm supposed to drink clear liquids only for two days, but I cheated on that and ate oatmeal and toast more than once.

I haven't had a problem with gurgling in my stomach or anything like that, but I am struggling once again with constipation. lol

They actually told me to double up on the vicoden but I don't want to do that....I'm already a bit loopy! So they said to alternate advil and then the vicodin every 4 hours.

I hope this helps....and I hope you're feeling better soon!

Suzy