Question 1

can someone die after gall bladder surgery?

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Yes, possible but...: Highly unlikely, of course, but possible. I do not discuss the possibility of death when I'm doing my pre op discussion, it's that rare. Good luck.

Question 2

what is the recovery time for gall bladder surgery?

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Few weeks: Presuming you are referring to a laparascopicly extracted gall bladder, you should be able to do most things within a couple of weeks.  If it is an open gall bladder, it can be much longer.

Question 3

what should i need to know about gall bladder surgery?

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Its Surgery.: There is no such thing as minor surgery if it's done on you! you should know why the surgery is advised, what happens if you do not choose to go through with it. What is donewhat are the complications possible. What is the recovery time.  What restrictions apply while recovering. What alternatives to surgery exist (if any) and why not use them. Your surgeon should be able to give you all this info.

Question 4

sphincter of ode after gall bladder surgery?

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Please Clarify: The sphincter of oddi is a normal anatomic structure at the point where the bile duct enters the intestine (see duodenal papilla on pic above). Dysfunction of the sphincter, though very rare, can simulate gallbladder-type pain & is a possible explanation for ongoing pain despite gb removal. This can be diagnosed by endoscopic testing & treated by cutting the sphincter.

Question 5

how to stop vomiting after gall bladder surgery?

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See your surgeon....: Or call them with this information. I do not know your medical circumstances or when you had surgery. Stop any pain medications. Notify your surgeon asap to get help.

Question 6

how long after gall bladder surgery can i use the elliptical exercise machine?

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Exercise: I let my post-laparoscopic patients do cardio anytime after surgery when the patient feels well. The only restriction for most is no heavy lifting for one week after surgery. If you think you are ready, enjoy!

Question 7

can you please tell me about bile still leaking out after gall bladder surgery?

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Not normaL: What do you mean bile leaking?
If it is leaking out of your incision definitely not normal check with your surgeon right away
if you were told that you have a collection of bile in the area of surgery by your surgeon that mean he is keeping the eye on it usually it will stop or it could be drained without surgery
some leak might need to be checked and treated by endoscopy called ercp.

Question 8

i haven't had a period in about 3 months. could this be from my gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: I cannot think of a link between the two. Sometimes extreme stress to the body can cause amenorrhea---doesnot seem relevant here.

Question 9

i'm going on a cruise but first need gall bladder surgery. how long after surgery can i cruise safely?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: If you are having it done Laproscopically then 2-3 weeks depending how you feel.  If they have to convert to an open cholecystectomy then 4-6 weeks

Question 10

i'm 5 months post-gall bladder surgery. i feel normal except that after a bm, i will experience leakage that resembles mucous. normal or not?

Accepted Answer

May not be related: to your gall bladder surgery , you need examination  and possible colonoscopy , certain types of polyps ( villous adenomas ) secrete mucus . See your doctor

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