Question 1

what should be the diet after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Normal diet: Most people can resume a normal diet after having their gallbladder removed.  A small subset of people will develop diarrhea after fried/fatty foods.

Question 2

what symptoms can occur after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Right Upper Abd Pain: Commonly you can have right upper abdominal fullness and pain with nausea after gallbladder surgery. This should improve everyday.  Another common problem is diarrhea. This usually gets better quickly, but sometimes can persist for months. If these or other symptoms are worsening, it could be a sign of a problem. Any fever, chills or incisional redness are problems. Call your surgeon if problems.

Question 3

after gallbladder surgery, do you have an appetite?

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Not at first: With many abdominal operations, your appetite can fluctuate during the first week or two. It is likely to return to normal as you get to resume normal activities...

Question 4

which was your experience after gallbladder surgery?

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Usually, good..: Since 1990 I have performed over 4000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies, as well as another 100+ open cholecystectomies. The vast majority of our patients are outpatient, going home about 2 hrs after surgery. Most are back to "normal" within a week, with no dietary restrictions . Of course, unfortunately, some have had some complications, which we are prepared to manage. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 5

can you lose or gain weight after gallbladder surgery?

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Not physiologic: You shouldn't have weight loss. You may have weight gain if you are enjoying fatty foods that were bothering you prior to your surgery.  Just enjoy a balanced diet and moderate activity and your weight should stay steady.  Good luck.

Question 6

how soon can a 60 year old fly after gallbladder surgery?

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Next day: If the surgery went without complications and person does not have significant discomfort and he needs to fly, there are no contraindications. If you can easily delay the flight it is always wise to be close to the surgeon who performed the surgery.

Question 7

is it normal to have pain my right side three weeks after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I assume you had laparoscopic surgery, as an open surgery has a larger incision ; longer healing phase. Pains that come ; go are normal after any surgery. If there is persistent fever, recurrent vomiting or increasing pains then contact your surgeon.

Question 8

why so tired after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Common: You have had anesthesia and surgery. You are healing and likely having discomfort. It is very common and quite normal to tire easily and not have much of an appetite early after an operation. This resolves over several days to a few weeks. Eat healthy and try to do a little bit more activity each day.

Question 9

can i smoke weed after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Careful: you have to be careful.
you just had anesthesia.
you are on narcotic pain medication.
I will not recommend it.

Question 10

riding rollercoasters a week after gallbladder surgery, help?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I don't know what your current comfort level is, but it seems early after surgery to do potentially mildly traumatic events.

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