Severely depressed about gallbladder removal - Gallbladder Message Board

Maryinpa · 06-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Went to the ER a few days ago and found out that the pain I've been having for years is my gallbladder.... and am now facing having it removed.

Had a tonsillectomy in 2004 and had a horrible reaction to the anesthesia, likely the morphine, had sever respiratory depression post op.

So the thought of facing another surgery is killing me emotionally.

How bad is the gall bladder surgery???? I mean, dangerous wise? I don't care much about the pain, just worried about dying from complications .....

I cant function, cant eat, cant sleep , cry constantly......I am SOO scared.

I feel like this is a nightmare..

ZoeGirl · 06-19-2009, 09:45 AM

Laparoscopy gallbladder removal is pretty safe. I was in and out and recovering very fast.

If you don't like Morphine, ask for Fentanyl. A lot of people react better to it.

gigi11 · 06-19-2009, 10:58 AM

I wouldn't worry - mine was done 8 months ago. I was very scared like you because I hate surgery.

Please, please don't stress yourself out and be scared. It last only 20 minutes. They gave me a sedative to calm me down then I don't remember a thing until I woke up in the recovery room. I stayed in the recovery room for 2 hours. They just check your heart rate and blood pressure. You are served crackers and ginger ale. After that I went home. I rested for a couple of days and then I walked around. No problem.

It is not a nightmare, please don't worry. Just schedule it quick and it will be over quick. You will not die from complications. This is one of the most routine surgeries they have and your percentages are so low it is ridiculous.

Titchou · 06-19-2009, 12:09 PM

I can only second what the others have said. I jogged 2 miles a week after having mine out. That was 4 years ago and all is still well. It is a simple procedure! 3-4 holes and that's it. I was at the hospital at 5 AM and was back in my bed at home by 10 AM and that included a stop at the drugstore to fill the pain med scrip. Can't ask for anything easier.

And BTW, I had my tonsils out as an adult, I'd have 10 gb's removed rather than go thru the tonsil thing again!

Maryinpa · 06-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the encouraging words, folks.

I am so terrified I can't think straight.

I'm scared of the surgery, but I'm also scared of dying from these stones, like if they block the duct or if the gallbladder explodes or something.....

So, at this point i'm scared of dying during the surgery, and even more so, while waiting to get it.

Do people actually die from having their gallbladder inflamed and full of junk, or am I panicking again?

THanks again for the help folks, coming on here is my last ditch effort to keep from having to go on tranquilizers until the surgery. I am that freaked out by this......