Question 1

is a catheter needed for gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Whether a urinary catheter is needed depends on the length of the operation as well as surgeon preference. Sometimes a catheter is placed for the operation only and removed before a patient wakes up from anesthesia. If the operation is uncomplicated and only involves taking out the gallbladder, then this is usually short enough to not need a catheter.

Question 2

i am having laproscopic gallbladder surgery and want toknow if i will have to have a catheter? i am 43 years old and have a very small penis and this issue is causing me a lot of worry. thanks.

Accepted Answer

If : If you are healthy (other than your gallbladder problem), without symptoms of urinary retention or obstruction, then it is likely that you will not need a urinary catheter.  Many laparoscopic cholecystectomies are done as an outpatient, i.e. A few hours up to 23 hours in the ambulatory surgery area, and the procedure is generally between 1-2 hours.  Under these circumstances, a urinary catheter is not usually needed.  However, you will have to urinate on your own before being discharged home.  On occasions, a "straight cath" may be needed, i.e. A catheter inserted to drain the bladder, if you cannot urinate.

Question 3

what does gallbladder surgery look like?

Accepted Answer

Usuakky: It is performed by laparoscopic surgery through either one or 4 smalll incisions under general anesthsia where one would be asleep.

Question 4

i need advice with post gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Trial and error diet: While many patients have no GI symptoms after cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), some patients may note changes in bowel habits with more frequent stools and irritation.  Some patients may have alterations in dietary tolerance, which may change over time.  This cannot be predicted prior to cholecystectomy and trial and error of diet is normal.

Question 5

what symptoms can occur after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Right Upper Abd Pain: Commonly you can have right upper abdominal fullness and pain with nausea after gallbladder surgery. This should improve everyday.  Another common problem is diarrhea. This usually gets better quickly, but sometimes can persist for months. If these or other symptoms are worsening, it could be a sign of a problem. Any fever, chills or incisional redness are problems. Call your surgeon if problems.

Question 6

after gallbladder surgery, do you have an appetite?

Accepted Answer

Not at first: With many abdominal operations, your appetite can fluctuate during the first week or two. It is likely to return to normal as you get to resume normal activities...

Question 7

can you tell me about gallbladder surgery not worked?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Gallbladder is usually via laparoscopy, small incision, done as an outpatient, and recovery time is usually 1 week after surgery.  More gallbladder surgeries are being done in younger people (twenties) because of high fat diet as a child.  Very effective surgery and very few complication in nowadays. Usually works for symptomatic gallstones or dyskinesia (gallbladder without stones).

Question 8

what kind of diet is best for someone with   gallbladder  surgery?

Accepted Answer

Low fat: Generally at least for the first few weeks after gallbladder surgery we recommend that you avoid foods that are high in fat or fried foods.

Question 9

what happens if you need gallbladder surgery and you do not get it ?

Accepted Answer

Sickness maybe: In the worst scenario, one could get quite ill or infection develop if there is gallbladder blockage from gallstones that is not treated with surgery. Otherwise some of the symptoms can be treated with medications as surgery is usually not needed as an emergency for gallstones.

Question 10

what happens if i eat oily foods after having a gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious : Early on, after surgery, fatty foods might cause discomfort similar to a gallbladder attack.  After a few weeks,  you should be able to tolerate fatty and oily foods without a problem.  Your ability to digest fatty foods should be unaffected.

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I need advice with post gallbladder surgery?

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