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~~GALLBLADDER OUT MONDAY A.M.~~~
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:13 pm
by tt89
I have not been here in a bit. Sorry for being out of touch.
MS is stable for now. Im not on any meds for MS.
I have been battling a bad gallbladder for awhile now and I lost the battle
I have surgery Monday a.m.
How many have had their's out?? Any advice..
Im a Nurse and have been through hell with MS but Im scared to death of the O.R. silly as that sounds.
Thanks to all. Hope to hear from you soon
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:31 pm
by catfreak
tt89,
I had mine out in Oct of 1998. Put it off for several years and like you say, lost the battle. It was not bad and I made it fine except I tried to go back to work way too soon. So you better take plenty of time to recover.
Please keep us informed.
CF
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:35 pm
by tt89
Yep I have alot of time off for it
It's the Laproscopic version. Same day surgery
Did you all feel better afterwards?
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:59 pm
by catfreak
Yes, I felt so much better. No more attacks, at lease for the gallbladder anyway. I still have to take omeprazole since I also have a hiatal hernia.
You will feel better too!
CF
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:00 pm
by tt89
I hope it stops the bloating and all too
Thanks so much
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:10 pm
by chrishasms
My neighbor had hers out 2 weeks ago. She said the pain from the gallbladder was 5 times worse than any surgery could have been. You'll be glad your done with it Thurs.
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:31 pm
by Meegs
i had my gallbladder taken out laparoscopically in August 2007
my only advice... LOTS of pillows to sleep on the first night (not so much pain, just uncomfortable.)
Also, the pain meds will help with the discomfort... i was back to work within a week..
I won't say good luck since surgery isn't about luck... so i'll say break a leg! instead
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:55 pm
by tt89
you are all so wonderful
Its midnight here and I can't even sleep. Gotta be at the hospital early am and surgery is at 1030 EST.
I wish I was not so terrified of surgery. Big baby I know but I'm a Nurse and we are the worst Im sure.
Thank you all of you for helping me get through tonight!
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:29 am
by catfreak
Hope all is going well for you today!!! Keep us posted and remember we are here for support any time.
CF
**UPDATE** Gallbladder FREE
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:45 pm
by tt89
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:09 am
by catfreak