Question 1

how risky is a gall bladder removal?

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If performed by: Experienced surgeon, risk is minimal.  Assuming that you are going to have laparoscopic surgery, major complication is about 2% overall.  That means 98% have no problems or minor problems if at all.  Those are pretty good odds and not  ask your surgeon whether he thinks out potential benefits outweigh the potential risks, he can tell you for sure.

Question 2

best method for gall bladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic: Most all gallbladder surgery is done laparoscopic now. Open surgery may be needed for emergency conditions. Single port laparoscopic surgery is being performed in some places, and requires a well trained surgeon for this.

Question 3

how dangerous is gall bladder removal?

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Very safe.: Cholecystectomy is one of the most common operations performed in the us (~750, 000/yr).  Like any operation, there are risks, both specific to the anesthesia and to the operation itself.  The most common complications include bleeding, infection, chronic diarrhea, injury to adjacent organs or the bile duct;  thankfully, all of these are very rare.  More importantly, your attacks will never return!

Question 4

what are the effects of gall bladder removal?

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Surgical pain: Sometimes nausea and diarrhea, bar no complications.

Question 5

what to do after gall bladder removal? i'm 29

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Have fun and eat in : Moderation enjoy all u couldnt eat before.

Question 6

what to eat after gall bladder removal by scope?

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Should be able: To eat fairly normally, eventually. Early after surgery eat small, light, non fat foods. As you heal & feel better over a few weeks or less you should be able to return to eating all normal foods. Fatty or greasy foods cause some people to feel bloating, gas or diarrhea after surgery.

Question 7

after gall bladder removal is a special diet necessary?

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Usually no special : For most people, after gallbladder surgery, they can eat all normal foods. It is always best to eat healthy foods.

Question 8

is it possible to have symptoms after gall bladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Some patients do not feel complete resolution of abdominal discomforts with gallbladder surgery. Other possible causes of pain can be gastritis, stomach ulcer, bile duct spasm, kidney issue, etc. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

can you give me some suggestions for after gall bladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Many: If your surgery is done laparoscopic, then refrain from strenuous activity x 3 weeks. I advise my patients to eat "light" for the 1st 24 hours (soup, toast, etc), then increase diet as tolerated. Most patients have no food intolerances; a few have fatty food intolerance. A few patients have post- prandial  diarrhea. In these, i prescribe Colestid (colestipol) or questran, which resolves the situation.

Question 10

how long until able to go back to work after gall bladder removal?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: In my experience most people will return to work in 7-10 days, however I have seen people return as soon as 3-4 days or as long as 2-3 weeks, especially if the work requires strenuous activity.

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