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A member asked:

I am an icu nurse. what could be the average required time off work after cholecystectomy?

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Depends: A lap cholecystectomy is usually an outpatient procedure and depending on the person, one could be back to work in a week if not days, but that depends on the work (sitting on the computer vs lifting patients). For your job, I would say atleast 1-2 weeks, but let your surgeon make that final decision. Best of luck!

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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Had cholecystectomy 7 years I have chronic bile gastritis/ esophagitis In last 2 months the pain got much worse in the stomach/ chest. surgical options for these is deesmester duodenal switch with antifreflux repair the best option? Meds don't work?

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Rectal bleeding on/off 8 years. Polyp found in 08, told not to worry. Past 2 weeks bleeding each BM, 2-3xper day. Cholecystectomy in July. Sharp stabbing upper stomach pains. GP confirmed ext. hem. No bleeding on exam. Waiting a long time for GI appt?

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I had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The doctor thinks I have abdominal adhesions. I take gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. Im still in pain. What do people usually take? Is this common?

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I had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The doctor thinks I have abdominal adhesions. I take gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. How much medicine do people take for adhesions? What dose do they take? Im still having pain?

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Can i continue Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) 60mg daily for GERD like symptoms 10 days post op laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Still have nausea, burping, heartburn at times

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