Question 1

after gallbladder surgery i noticed a big red circle after surgery near incision, is it a sign of infection?

Accepted Answer

Redness: The question is whether this circle is a rash,irritation or skin/wound infection. The latter would have associated warmth,spreading redness,possible purulent discharge and possible tenderness. If it's simply a rash, apply a cortisone type ointment. If in doubt, have your surgeon examine you.

Question 2

is it safe to have gallbladder surgery if you still have some past mono symptoms from prev infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what symptoms you are having. Minor health issues would not likely be a concern, but weakened immune system with weight loss or low white blood cell may not be good for elective surgery. Please review in detail with your surgeon before any surgery is scheduled.

Question 3

i had gallbladder surgery this morning i notice some white stuff on my incision.itchiness and faint but thick red line below incision.this infection?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Was dermabond applied to any/all incisions?  If so, you could have a dermatitis reaction to it, though an allergy is uncommon.  Otherwise, yes, you may be manifesting an early cellulitis, or skin infection.  If not on antibiotics, please notify your surgeon's office in am.

Question 4

how many people are allergic to titanium in the surgical clips?#nqlu i had a lap. gallbladder surgery removal i have been having a lot of problems.i have always been allergic to jewlery, i have had constant infections, skin rashes, etc.

Accepted Answer

This : This is a very rare allergy and your question is impossible to answer. There is no reporting system in place to document suspected or real cases of titanium allergy, therefore there is no way to know how many people are allergic to titanium. If you feel you are allergic to titanium there is a test called the melisa test. Your doctor should be able to find out where you can obtain such testing.
Good luck.

Question 5

8 days post op from a gall bladder surgery laproscropic is it normal for my belly to be swollen no pain incision sites are healing no sign of infection.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is normal to experience some swelling of the abdomen after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.  This should improve over the next couple of weeks.  If you have increasing abdominal pain you should see your surgeon before your post-op visit.

Question 6

i have burning pain near small bowel. had laprascopic gallbladder surgery six months ago. is this burning pain a sign of abdominal adhesion?

Accepted Answer

: It is difficult to understand what you mean by small bowel. Burning pain is not a sign of abdominal adhesions and incidence of adhesions after laparoscopy are low. If pain persists pl see surgeon who operated on you.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

i am going in for gallbladder surgery tomorrow and i am alittle scared. how to calm down?

Accepted Answer

Relax: Gb surgery is extremely common and very safe.  Most patients go home the same day and do extremely well. You will naturally have pain the first few days but you will have medication for that and it will rapidly improve over the first week.  Four weeks after the surgery you will most likely be pain free and back to your old activities.  Feel better soon.

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After gallbladder surgery i noticed a big red circle after surgery near incision, is it a sign of infection?

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Is it safe to have gallbladder surgery if you still have some past mono symptoms from prev infection?

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I had gallbladder surgery this morning i notice some white stuff on my incision.itchiness and faint but thick red line below incision.this infection?

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How many people are allergic to titanium in the surgical clips?#nqlu i had a lap. gallbladder surgery removal i have been having a lot of problems.i have always been allergic to jewlery, i have had constant infections, skin rashes, etc.

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8 days post op from a gall bladder surgery laproscropic is it normal for my belly to be swollen no pain incision sites are healing no sign of infection.

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I have burning pain near small bowel. had laprascopic gallbladder surgery six months ago. is this burning pain a sign of abdominal adhesion?

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How do i know if i need gallbladder surgery?

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What can i expect when having gallbladder surgery?

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

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I am going in for gallbladder surgery tomorrow and i am alittle scared. how to calm down?

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