Question 1

after removal of gallbladder, can it grow back ?

Accepted Answer

No: A removed gallbladder is gone for good!

Question 2

what am i suppose to eat after the removal of my gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

No restrictions: Most people tolerate a regular diet soon after gallbladder surgery, while some may develop diarrhea.  If diarrhea occurs, it is generally advised to follow a low-fat diet.

Question 3

my gallbladder eject fraction is 4.9. is removal recommended?  28 year old physically fit no other health issues

Accepted Answer

No: Surgery is not recommended. However, if there are symptoms one could discuus if surgery would help.

Question 4

what if any of my results are positive and what would need to be done  after, and how urgent would it need to be done, removal of gallbladder etc. ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: need to specify which results are positive. How urgent it needs to be done usually depends on if you're running fevers, how bad is your pain, and what the blood work shows.

Question 5

is gallbladder removal hederitary ?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Gallstones can be hereditary but the cause is unknown . But usually gallstones and gallbladder disease are related to being overweight or losing weight quickly as well.

Question 6

what to expect for gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Surgery these days: Is laparoscopic, so you should have little pain.  You should take off from work for a few days, depending on how physical your work is, up to a week.  You might get some intermittent food related pain for few weeks, up to two months.  But after that you should be near 100% normal.  More importantly, you will get no further gallstone attacks.

Question 7

is a gallbladder removal simple?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Usually an outpatient procedure of laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder. Is commonly a one hour or shorter surgery with 1-4 small incisions and minimal discomfort after surgery.

Question 8

how common is gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Very common.: Approximately 500, 000 gallbladder surgeries or cholecystectomies are performed each year in the United States. The most common reason for cholecystectomies is gallbladder pain (biliary colic) due to blockage of the cystic or bile duct by gallstones. Approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. Have gallstones and an estimated one million people are newly diagnosed with gallstones each year.

Question 9

what is a gallbladder removal like?

Accepted Answer

Usually: A fairly minor outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthsis. Usually done all laparoscopic now with 1-4 small incisions. Usually go home same day of surgery, mild discomfort for a few days, no heavy work for 2-4 weeks. Eat smaller light foods early after surgery.

Question 10

how long is recovery from a gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

"Days": Following laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, most people go home the same day; narcotic pain medication is typically used for 2-3 days; most people may return to a desk-job in 7-10 days and full activity in 2-3 weeks.

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