Question 1

i had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. pain around belly button area. how much scarring and nerve damage takes place with this surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Although outside my neurology specialty, have had many of my patients undergo laparoscopic approach, and agree it is far safer with less morbidity than open procedure.  If you tend to scar, you may have some cosmetic issues, but cannot understand how this procedure would cause any "nerve damage", usually.

Question 2

have irritated or damaged nerve or nerves from having laparoscopy gallbladder surgery what is the best way to cure this problem?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: Laparoscopy doesn't damage nerves during removal of the gall bladder. What makes you think that happened? I have done hundreds of these procedures and never heard of nerve damage as a side effect or complication of this procedure.

Question 3

larascopic gallbladder surgery 4 weeks ago. after 2wks shoulder pain, pain just below ribs on right side and in midback. could it be a trapped nerve?

Accepted Answer

Air: This was probably due to trapped air after the surgery. Should be improving as time goes by. Check with your surgeon if not improving.

Question 4

i might have secondary "nerve pain", after having gallbladder surgery. i am currently taking gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. still having pain. what other medicines could be beneficial?

Accepted Answer

: If you had Laparoscopic surgery it is extremely unusual. If you had 'open' (incision) then there is a possibility of incisional pain. You need a better diagnosis and reason for pain. So instead of being on pain meds, which are not good for you in the long term pl see a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

i might have secondary "nerve pain", after having gallbladder surgery. i am currently taking gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. does the secondary nerve pain ever go away? i am still in pain?

Accepted Answer

: Post cholecystectomy pain may be refractory and following your doc recommendations would be best as multiple therapeutic modalities may be needed in order to control it.

Question 6

am i having a panic attack.  i am having gallbladder surgery tomorrow so the slight nerves might be the problem.  really tired then felt like something pushed me down.  still lying down and my heart is still racing?

Accepted Answer

Panic attack: If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly &amp; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort).  Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to. If you haven't been assessed for your panic/ anxiety - that would be prudent. Take care.

Question 7

how long does gallbladder surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Uncomplicated gall bladder removal takes an hr or less.

Question 8

who is most at risk of needing gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Women.: Gallstones are twice as likely to occur in women, especially those who are pregnant or of childbearing age. Overweight people, older adults, native americans and mexican americans are also at greater risk. The development of gallstones may run in families, but gallstones can be present in anyone who has a gallbladder.

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

can i still have gallbladder surgery if i just tested positive for cdiff?

Accepted Answer

I would wait: In general, elective surgery should be avoided when your body is battling any infection. Your risk of complications will go up. Metronidazole which is commonly used for c. Diff does have good effect on the gallbladder also, but unless you are having a serious gallbladder complication like cholangitis, waiting until your body is ready to tackle a surgery would be prudent.

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Nerve damage after gallbladder surgery

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I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. pain around belly button area. how much scarring and nerve damage takes place with this surgery?

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Have irritated or damaged nerve or nerves from having laparoscopy gallbladder surgery what is the best way to cure this problem?

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Larascopic gallbladder surgery 4 weeks ago. after 2wks shoulder pain, pain just below ribs on right side and in midback. could it be a trapped nerve?

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I might have secondary "nerve pain", after having gallbladder surgery. i am currently taking gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. still having pain. what other medicines could be beneficial?

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I might have secondary "nerve pain", after having gallbladder surgery. i am currently taking gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. does the secondary nerve pain ever go away? i am still in pain?

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Am i having a panic attack. i am having gallbladder surgery tomorrow so the slight nerves might be the problem. really tired then felt like something pushed me down. still lying down and my heart is still racing?

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How long does gallbladder surgery take?

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Who is most at risk of needing gallbladder surgery?

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Can i smoke weed after gallbladder surgery?

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Can i still have gallbladder surgery if i just tested positive for cdiff?

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