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I'm having surgery on my gal bladder soon what can i expect afterwards pain wise health wise does it make changes in my body?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No More GB Attacks!: First and foremost, you can enjoy eating without the fear of being doubled-over in severe pain. The pain of surgery is short-lived: most people convalesce at home for 2-3 days and are back to work in 7-10 days; most people resume exercise in 2-3 weeks. About 20% of the time, people will get diarrhea for a few weeks after surgery, especially with fatty foods, but this usually goes away soon after.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends : Pain, is very subjective but most people not too bad. Tolerable and can be controlled with pain meds. Body wise, small scars that healed great an normal life usually. About 5 percent of females may have loose stools for a period of time but it will usually improve. No weight loss or gain and yes you can eat fat after a gallbladder operation. www.drlugo.com.

Answered 1/2/2017

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