GB surgery tomorrow! - Digestive Disorders Message Board

marnb77 · 07-16-2007, 02:56 PM

hey all,
tomorrow is the "big day". My gb is coming out at 10am. I'm really nervous any words of advice would be great. Can anyone give me some after surgery tips?
thank you!!!

diamond79 · 07-16-2007, 03:48 PM

Good Luck on your surgery!
TAKE IT EASY afterwards and eat low-fat to avoid the post GB diarrhea some experience is my advice

Titchou · 07-16-2007, 06:14 PM

I found it was easier to sort of crawl into bed rather than sit on it and get in.
Just take your pain meds and stay in bed tomorrow. The next day, if they let you, shower. You'll feel so much better! And starting that day, move around/walk as much as possible. It will help dissipate the gas they inflate you with as well as aid in healing. Ditto on the fat free food...and nothing spicey....for 3-4 weeks. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Scotty1Time · 07-17-2007, 05:30 AM

Yes definitely let us know how it goes. I am scheduled for the 25th to have mine removed.

Hope all goes well!

bananarama · 07-18-2007, 09:20 AM

I hope your surgery went well. My guess is you probably aren't out of the hospital yet, but I am hoping you are doing ok! Sending lots of air hugs (they are less painful!).