Question 1

i had gallbladder surgery 2 weeks ago and am running a fever of 100.3. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: Cough & deep breath and walk around a lot as low grade fever after surgery is most often from the lungs & resting too much. Do not smoke. It would be more concerning if the fever is consistent, getting higher & associated with increasing abdominal pain, nausea & vomitiing, yellow jaundice. Call your surgeon to ask.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what can i expect when having gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

WELL TOLERATED: Gallbladder surgery is almost always done laparoscopically, and is usually as an outpatient.  General anesthesia is required. There will be 3-4 small puncture wounds.  Some sites may offer a single, slightly larger, site approach.  Regardless, you should be back to full activity in 5-10 days.  Some post-op soreness.  Once you are fully awake there's no dietary restrictions.  Good luck.

Question 7

which was your experience after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usually, good..: Since 1990 I have performed over 4000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies, as well as another 100+ open cholecystectomies. The vast majority of our patients are outpatient, going home about 2 hrs after surgery. Most are back to "normal" within a week, with no dietary restrictions . Of course, unfortunately, some have had some complications, which we are prepared to manage. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 8

what to do if i'm about to have gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Take a deep breath: First of all, take a deep breath.  Things will most likely be fine.  The night before the operation, stop taking food and drink by mouth as directed by your doctor.  Try to avoid fatty foods leading up to the operation as this may aggravate your gallbladder disease.  make arrangements to be out of work for at least one week.  Then try to relax.

Question 9

what is involved in gallbladder surgery and recovery?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic: Gallbladder surgery. It is a surgical procedure done under general anesthesia, while one is asleep. One to four small incisions are used for the surgical instruments. Carbon dioxide gas is used and a camera inserted to see. The gallbladder is removed, then you wake up and go to the recovery room. Usually little discomfort ; usually back to normal activities in 2 weeks or less.

Question 10

had gallbladder surgery what would be the best diet to be on?

Accepted Answer

Low fat: Best to start off with a diet low in fat while avoiding large meals.

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