Question 1

could gallbladder surgery throw your period off?

Accepted Answer

Yes, briefly: After surgery, hormone levels change as a consequence of stress of surgery.  This can alter the timing of your period.  However, this is generally not more than a few weeks, so if you have missed more than one period, you should check with your gynecologist to rule out pregnancy or other causes.

Question 2

i had a baby three months ago and i stopped breastfeeding about 2 months because of gallbladder surgery. i still didn't have a period. is it normal ?

Accepted Answer

Normal.: Resumption of menses can be fairly delayed for some women after giving birth and breast feeding, but unless you are using some type of contraception, it is also possible to ovulate and get pregnant . A pregnancy test  will clarify that.

Question 3

hi, i had gallbladder surgery 2 weeks ago. before surgery, i was dealing with fatty, bloody stools. after surgery, nothing seems to have changed. is this normal or common to experience after gallbladder surgery for a certain period of time?

Accepted Answer

: I don't think we can attribute bloody stools to prior gall bladder pathology or usual postoperative symptoms. If a gastroenterologist wasn't involved in your case preoperatively, one should be involved now because of bowel abnormalities.

Question 4

why does it seem like i'm getting an uti after my menstural period after having hernia surgery and then gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ask about Foley: Some surgeries such as hernia and gallbladder surgery, the surgeon may place a Foley catheter or straight cath prior to surgery.  This can put you at risk for a UTI.  You should also look into the antibiotics you were given, they can also lead to UTI.  If you have gotten frequent UTI's, you should see a Urologist to get a further work-up

Question 5

missed period i have had two periods a month but i am 9 days late for my period and just had gallbladder surgery and lighted spotted could i be prego?

Accepted Answer

Don’t guess.: Take a test.  they are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  if you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

Question 6

gallbladder surgery on 9/2/12. my period is now 3 days late. is this due to surgery? could i be pregnant? home pregnant tests say neg. i am never late.

Accepted Answer

Either: Surgery can throw off your cycle, as can any acute sickness, but then again, if you have been having sex, you could be pregnant. See your doc, get a pregnancy blood test.

Question 7

is gallbladder surgery pretty safe ?

Accepted Answer

Extremely safe: When done in an open procedure one must identify and divide the cystic artery and not mistake the hepatic artery for the former.  The cystic duct is then tied at the common duct and GB removed  Normally a laparoscopic procedure is used.  With marked inflammation the GB procedure should be done open.

Question 8

how do i know if i need gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: See your doctor for an examination. Do you have upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, pains after eating, abdominal bloating and gas? Do you have gallstones on ultrasound? If you have these, then surgery may be helpful for you.

Question 9

what is the recovery time for gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

1-2 wks: Most patients can resume their work and usual activities in 1-2 wks following uncomplicated laparoscopic gall bladder removal.

Question 10

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.

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Could gallbladder surgery throw your period off?

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I had a baby three months ago and i stopped breastfeeding about 2 months because of gallbladder surgery. i still didn't have a period. is it normal ?

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Hi, i had gallbladder surgery 2 weeks ago. before surgery, i was dealing with fatty, bloody stools. after surgery, nothing seems to have changed. is this normal or common to experience after gallbladder surgery for a certain period of time?

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Why does it seem like i'm getting an uti after my menstural period after having hernia surgery and then gallbladder surgery?

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Missed period i have had two periods a month but i am 9 days late for my period and just had gallbladder surgery and lighted spotted could i be prego?

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Gallbladder surgery on 9/2/12. my period is now 3 days late. is this due to surgery? could i be pregnant? home pregnant tests say neg. i am never late.

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Is gallbladder surgery pretty safe ?

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How do i know if i need gallbladder surgery?

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What is the recovery time for gallbladder surgery?

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What should be the diet after gallbladder surgery?

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