Question 1

what are some complications i may have if i return to work three weeks after lap. gallbladder surgery. my job is strenuous and has a lot of heavy lift?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: The usual recommendation is to wait 6 weeks from the time of the surgery before doing heavy lifting. This is to avoid the risk of a hernia in one of the incisions, and if you are lifting too much too soon you put yourself at risk. A hernia would be a painful swelling/lump in the incision, usually disappears if you lie down. Treatment for a hernia is another surgery.

Question 2

how much time will i need to take off of work after my gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: In general, i advise my patients to take 7-10 days before returning to work.  Most people can control their pain without narcotic medication after 1-2 days.

Question 3

how long until my son goes back to normal after a gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Although we do the same operation on everyone for gallbladder disease, everyone reacts to it differently.

Some of my patients are back to normal within a day or two, but others are incapacitated for 6 wks or more.

Therefore, unfortunately, there is no way to answer your question with any certainty.

Question 4

a week after gallbladder surgery i'm still getting pain under my ribcage and in my back, how long does this go on for ?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: It depends on how bad the inflammation, bleeding was, laparoscopic or not?,   Still, in most cases you will go home in 1 -2 days, be in pain the first week, sore the second and then return to activities the 3rd or 4th week.  I know a surgeon who had it out and was back at work the next day.  Depends on how u deal with pain.

Question 5

what causes back pain after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Most common cause for back pain after gb surgery is transporting you from the or table when you are only semi-awake...Less common cause is a retained stone in your common duct which could be accompanied by jaundice.

Question 6

what can be done for back pain after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Walk: And move around. Use heat on the back. Do not sit or lay around too much as muscle tightness ; spasms will set in.

Question 7

im trying to gain weight after gallbladder surgery how many ensure plus do i need to drink. a day to gain my weight back?

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm: If you are healthy, after routine gallbladder surgery you should not need to take supplemental nutrition, just eat normally like you would well be fine.

Question 8

i just had open gallbladder surgery yesterday. why is my right shoulder and back hurting? the pain is awful. i can't find a comfortable position

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons...: The biggest concern, given the location of your "referred pain" is for a bile leak. I don't know the circumstances that warranted your surgical approach being an "open" one rather than laparoscopic, but open cholecystectomy is often reserved for the "tough cases."  call your surgeon immediately (assuming you're home) and get checked now.

Question 9

after open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Would need more information. How long ago was the surgery? In the first few weeks after major open abdominal surgery, there sometimes can be some back muscle pains due to abnormal posture while sitting or standing. Try changing positions, stand up more straight, walk more, use local heat on the muscles. See your surgeon to be sure that you are healing properly.

Question 10

it's been exactly 6 weeks since my gallbladder surgery and i've noticed that i've been getting back pain where my gallbladder use to be. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: By six weeks out from surgery you should be continuing to improve and not developing new symptoms. Back pain in this area could be due to a variety of reasons to include a retained gallstone in your common bile duct or a hematoma or bile collection in the area to gallBladder bed. Best to see your surgeon for evaluation.

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When can I go back to work after gallbladder surgery

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How much time will i need to take off of work after my gallbladder surgery?

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How long until my son goes back to normal after a gallbladder surgery?

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A week after gallbladder surgery i'm still getting pain under my ribcage and in my back, how long does this go on for ?

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What causes back pain after gallbladder surgery?

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What can be done for back pain after gallbladder surgery?

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Im trying to gain weight after gallbladder surgery how many ensure plus do i need to drink. a day to gain my weight back?

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I just had open gallbladder surgery yesterday. why is my right shoulder and back hurting? the pain is awful. i can't find a comfortable position

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After open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

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It's been exactly 6 weeks since my gallbladder surgery and i've noticed that i've been getting back pain where my gallbladder use to be. is it normal?

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