Gall bladder - had stitches out yesterday - Gallbladder Message Board

paula43 · 05-19-2006, 07:52 AM

Just an update...6 days post-op yesterday and the dr. took off the 4 white patches and tape. I was surprised at how tiny the cuts are. Just looks like a real fine line scab. I'm not a bikini person so didn't care about the scars but this is amazing and we're all lucky they can do it this way now. The stitch removal hurt somewhat but I didn't care! I was so glad to get "part 2" over with! I walked home from the office and bought a 64 oz. apple juice (4 pounds). It felt like 10 pounds so I know that I haven't gotten back my strength yet. Still pretty tired but nothing like the first 3 days when all I did was sleep (drugged too!). Anyone else get their stitches out?

stellatj · 05-19-2006, 10:18 AM

I went today there was no stitches to remove just the tape he said it looked good and said he would not have to see me again the whole office visit was 2 minutes he did say my gallbladder was cancer free and i do have the titanium clips

paula43 · 05-19-2006, 11:07 AM

Thanks for your quick replies Stella, I really appreciate it. Mine also said he won't see me again unless I have a problem. I am having pain on the left side about 2" below my breast. I know you said you had this a few days ago. I guess everything has to shift around after they remove a part of our body but wondering if this is normal. I am feeling more tired today and have this pain on and off and still some pain on the right which is expected. Please let me know if you have any left sided pain. If anyone else is reading this, please let me know. I get scared easily. Also has some back pain just above waist before but that went away. Stll gassy. Thanks for the fiber tip! Fruit and fiber has always given me diarrhea though so I am trying to steer clear right now. How much weight did you lose this week? I lost about 5 pounds.

2littlemonkeys · 05-19-2006, 11:56 AM

Glad you guys got the seal of approval! My stitches will disolve on their own so the doctor won't be taking them out. I'm 3 days post-op and I find myself having fleeting, sharp, shooting pains just about everywhere. I think it's to be expected. Regardless of how everyone treats this surgery, it is still major surgery and an organ is now gone from our bodies! Can't be all better in 2 or 3 days. I haven't taken any pain meds since 2pm yday and I only took half of one then. I was able to get all my bandages off last night and shower. Between the shower and stopping the meds I am really feeling much better today. Have even had breakfast AND lunch (oatmeal and a burrito with just chicken and rice from a Fresh-Mex place) Still having nausea but I've read where that can last up to 2 weeks. No bowel movement yet but today's the first day I've really eaten anything substantial. If nothing by Sunday (day 5) I'll get something to help things along.

I went with my husband to pick my son up from school today. It's the first time I've been out of the house since coming home from surgery Tuesday. Couldn't believe how quickly I felt weak and ready to come home. Pathetic! LOL! But I will build my strength back up in time.

Keep healing everyone!

stellatj · 05-19-2006, 11:58 AM

Good job on your 5 pounds i have lost 80 on weight watchers several years ago and i just maintain that. the week before surgery i lost 5 pounds but i found them this week my body is happy at 145 and thats where it usually stays.
I do have the left side pain right under the breast it feels crampy also a lil pain in my back on the right side about waist high it could be from sleeping on my back tonite i will try my side. i also notice i burp more and today for the 1st time i think i had acid reflux it just up out of nowhere
maybe that was my body saying i should not of eaten that cookie