Question 1

how long after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery before i can sleep on my stomach again?

Accepted Answer

Any time: You can safely sleep in any position that is comfortable to you at any time after gallbladder surgery.

Question 2

i have had a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery 25 days ago?  i sometimes have a very sharp pain in my stomach 4-5 hours after breakfast. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

NO not normal: 25 days after surgery,  this may or may not be related to surgery, could be adhesion s, or may have some other gastric problem unrelated to surgery, see your surgeon for further work up it it does not disappear in few days.

Question 3

weird upper stomach feeling 6weeks post laparoscopic gallbladder surgery & ercp pancreatitis. 3 months post csection. uncomfortable. no pain. normal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Residual symptoms of pancreatitis can include some fullness and discomfort, depending on severity and cause.  During the period of recovery, abstinence from alcohol, limiting fatty food intake, may limit the stress on the pancreas. Your doctor should check pancreatic enzymes to make sure they are normalizing.  If there are any concerns, additional blood testing and further imaging may be necessary

Question 4

when after gallbladder surgery (laproscopic) before i can sleep on my stomach?

Accepted Answer

As soon as: You feel comfortable and are pain free when you do so.  Trocar sites for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are at most 10 mm in diameter, so chances of you hurting any of them are quite small.

Question 5

when can i fly after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery ?

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Probably yes: Almost all of the gas in the abdomen disappears within 24 hours of the surgery. If your abdomen remains tight and distended (enlarged) I might wait a few days until it resumes a more normal size. A week out from surgery there will not be a problem. Only concern is that you might be flying somewhere remote where there isn't adequate medical care if a problem develops.

Question 6

i had laproscopic gallbladder surgery 3 weeks ago. when is it safe to sleep on my stomach?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: You will be sore but you won't hurt anything by sleeping on your stomach--even the night if surgery.

Question 7

how long does the stomach stay swollen after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Vsrirs: Common to feel gassy & bloated for a few days, usually less than a week. Concerns would be worsening abdominal pain, recurrent vomiting. Call your surgeon if you have concerns. Follow your surgeon's instructions & seem them for your postoperative follow up.

Question 8

i had gallbladder surgery on 3 20 12. why do i still get tired and have slight pain in my stomach?

Accepted Answer

Check up: May need to see your family doctor for a check up, look for anemia. Depends on why you had surgery, gallstones or not. Slight discomforts can occur after eating larger or fatty foods.

Question 9

i had gallbladder surgery about yr ago. i ve been having pain were the scars are and in middle of my stomach. not sure what it is.?

Accepted Answer

Scar vs stomach : Could be stomach related pain such as ulcer. Or liver problem or scar related like adhesion or even hernia if gallbladder surgery door open.  Talk to ur wise doctor.

Question 10

i haven't been diagnosed with sleep apnea but pretty sure i have it. i am suppose to have gallbladder surgery wed. should i get study done first?

Accepted Answer

No: Just let the doctors know that you may have some tendency towards apnea, so that they will watch for oxygen levels.  After surgery, i would definitely get it checked out further, though.

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How long after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery before i can sleep on my stomach again

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Weird upper stomach feeling 6weeks post laparoscopic gallbladder surgery & ercp pancreatitis. 3 months post csection. uncomfortable. no pain. normal?

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When after gallbladder surgery (laproscopic) before i can sleep on my stomach?

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When can i fly after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery ?

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I had laproscopic gallbladder surgery 3 weeks ago. when is it safe to sleep on my stomach?

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How long does the stomach stay swollen after gallbladder surgery?

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I had gallbladder surgery on 3 20 12. why do i still get tired and have slight pain in my stomach?

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I had gallbladder surgery about yr ago. i ve been having pain were the scars are and in middle of my stomach. not sure what it is.?

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I haven't been diagnosed with sleep apnea but pretty sure i have it. i am suppose to have gallbladder surgery wed. should i get study done first?

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