Gallbladder Surgery Tomorrow! :( - Gallbladder Message Board

quenterry0 · 05-21-2006, 04:47 PM

Hello everyone!!!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!! I have to be at the hospital at 7am and my surgery is scheduled for 9:15 am!

I know I've asked this a MILLION and ONE times but I have to ask again!

My BIGGEST fear is waking up in PURE PAIN! Those of you who had gallbladder surgery, did you wake up in pain? Was it an aching pain or "someone please help me" pain? Did they make you comfortable asap??

You all have helped calm my nerves SO much these past few weeks. I know I'm going to be so nervous waking up, not knowing where I am, how everything went, etc...that the last thing I want or need is serious pain.

Would anyone like to help calm my nerves in my last final hours!!

Thank you!!!

Teresa

2littlemonkeys · 05-21-2006, 05:11 PM

I woke up in no pain, none at all. As soon as I started to feel even the slightest discomfort I said something and they gave me morphine. You'll be ok, I know it's scary but you'll do great!

quenterry0 · 05-21-2006, 05:34 PM

Thank you so much!!!

Whe they moved you to a room, or a wheelchair, etc...did it hurt really bad? Does the pain hurt on the incisions or inside where the gallbladder was?? Any tips on moving around without so much pain?

I just feel the need to talk about it! I know that sounds silly and I probably shouldn't be thinking about it because it'll worry me too much but I can't stop! LOL My mind is racing!

I plan on making it VERY clear to the doctor that I would appreciate it if he'll make sure I'm filled up with pain meds when I wake up and MAYBE he'll listen to me!

I don't care about being in pain afterwards but as soon as I wake up I don't think I'd be able to handle it because I'm too freaked out.

Thank you very much! I'll post as soon as I get home on Tuesday or as soon as I feel I am able to make it to the computer!

Thanks so much!

Teresa

Titchou · 05-21-2006, 05:38 PM

I had no pain when I woke up in recovery. The ONLY pain I ever had was from moving around too much the day of surgery. Everybody I knew called me. I would be on the land line and the cell would ring. It was ridiculous. I'm glad my friends cared! However, if I was asleep when the phone rang then I jumped from the sound...and that hurt. I have a pretty high pain threshold so I doubt that I am a good gauge. Just be sure to take your meds as prescribed and don't move suddenly..go slow. You'll be fine. Let us know how you are doing.

Oh, and there was absolutely no pain where the GB was...that's how I knew it was a success. For the first time in 6 months, I didn't hurt there!

quenterry0 · 05-21-2006, 05:57 PM

Thank you for responding!

So far it sounds like I'll be able to handle it. Tomorrow will be the true test!!

I hope I feel as good as you did!

I'm off to pack my bag for the hospital tomorrow! Any suggestions on what to bring besides the basic things? I've never stayed overnight at a hospital before.

Thanks again!

Teresa