gumby_130
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:20:31 AM
Im getting my gallbladder taken out this week. any cbid BOTL had there gallbladder removed? And what should I expect when I have mine removed? It's a laparoscopic surgery, its not bad and recovery is fast. Do I have to diet after, stop cigars for a while or will I be good to go in a week or so? I have A gall stone stuck in a duct, which I let go for a few months (being hard headed) now it's very painful and the gallbladder got to go. Thank you for any info you can give me. If your having right sided chest pain from gallstones don't be dumb like me. Get them taken care of early.
Ram27
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:06:11 PM
You do know this is a ' Cigar Forum ' not WebMD ?
dubleuhb
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:41:46 PM
Had the same thing last May, had them take it out ASAP. No big deal, I had a 3/4'' incision at the top of my stomach and just punctures on my lower right side and at the navel. No stitches just the glue stuff, so you just have to be careful with those being wet for to long.

I don't think I smoked for a week or so but I don't remember the Doc telling me I couldn't. My doctor never told me I needed to change my diet, but I did notice some foods don't sit well. For me greasy food like burgers and bacon which I used to love know give me an upset stomach.

I took three weeks off of work but I do a lot of bending and lifting. Never had a problem with anything to do with the procedure.

Good luck.

harleyd31
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:44:37 PM

Had the same thing last May, had them take it out ASAP. No big deal, I had a 3/4'' incision at the top of my stomach and just punctures on my lower right side and at the navel. No stitches just the glue stuff, so you just have to be careful with those being wet for to long.

I don't think I smoked for a week or so but I don't remember the Doc telling me I couldn't. My doctor never told me I needed to change my diet, but I did notice some foods don't sit well. For me greasy food like burgers and bacon which I used to love know give me an upset stomach.

I took three weeks off of work but I do a lot of bending and lifting. Never had a problem with anything to do with the procedure.

Good luck.

dubleuhb wrote:

Had mine done about a year and a half ago- same deal. For the first few days hold a pillow against your lower abs when standing up and walking around- seemed to help.....

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dubleuhb
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:48:04 PM

Had mine done about a year and a half ago- same deal. For the first few days hold a pillow against your lower abs when standing up and walking around- seemed to help.....

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harleyd31 wrote:

Or if you coughed or sneezed IIRC.

MrsSledn
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:59:43 PM
I had mine removed in 2007. I had the laproscopic. Hardest part is when you wake up right after. There is a LOT of pain since they fill you full of air to get to the gallbladder. Took about 2 or 3 weeks for full recovery. Yes, your diet will have to be adjusted. High saturated fatty foods, say bye! The gallbladder is what helps aid the filtering of fats. You may get some occasional pains there still. My GI says that there could be a build up of "sludge." If it becomes problematic, they have to go in and clean that. You may gain a bit of weight also.

They did suggest no smoking... Body heals faster when refraining. I smoked cigarettes and cigars at the time. I did cut down.

Other then that, no problems.

dubleuhb
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:31:15 PM
Forgot about the air, though I didn't have any bad pain after the surgery.
Numismaniac
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:26:42 PM
here's to all going well, and a speedy recovery
Ram27
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:35:49 PM
Good luck, you will be fine. 🇨🇮

[ram27bat]

gumby_130
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:39:59 PM
Thank you all for the info I greatly appreciate it. Rather ask someone that been through it, that is more like me( cigar community) than WebMD.
jnichols
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:55:07 PM
Hey bud! Good luck !
chazbo
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:50:15 PM
Gumby, good luck and fast recovery bro! Ask for good pain meds.

Chazbo

Abrignac
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:10:11 PM
Had mine removed about 12 years ago. You may find it is prudent to head towards a bathroom as soon as you get that loving feeling as your wait tolerance will diminish.
rfenst
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:24:05 PM
Ask your doctor about nicotine. it inhibits blood flow and could impair hearing. I may have surgery coming up and was told no smoking for 30 days before the procedure and until cleared afterwards. They are even going to test me for nicotine before the surgery. Hope it all goes well and you recover comfortably and fast.
daveincincy
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:34:51 PM
They are just checking for nicotine so they can let your insurance provider know whether or not you lied on your application. Ha!

j/k....but nowadays you never know.

grmcooper
Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:15:13 AM
If you go out to eat don't leave right away... you will need the bathroom.
Abrignac
Friday, February 22, 2013 12:03:44 PM

If you go out to eat don't leave right away... you will need the bathroom.

grmcooper wrote:

Nothing like calling the wife and asking her to open the garage door when you're coming in "hot"

gumby_130
Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:17:52 PM
What about beer wine and alcohol, any problem with that? Surgery got move to mon, but they give me really good meds.

wheelrite
Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:20:24 PM
I had a wart removed once,,,

I recovered nicely...

gumby_130
Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:30:30 PM
Wart, quit playing with nasty toads.

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