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What can i expect after having my gallbladder operation?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pain relief!: Most people are back to their normal activities within 1-2 weeks after surgery. About 20% of people may have diarrhea initially, but this usually goes away on it's own. Most importantly, those annoying attacks that motivated you to have the surgery will go away.
Answered 1/12/2012
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Good recovery: Generally low risk low pain early discharge from hospital early return to work there can be complications, so be sure you review risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Answered 3/22/2013
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