I found out right before Christmas that I need to have my gal bladder removed due to a 1 inch stone in there. I was diagnosed with Lupus a year ago after suffering from symptoms for around 4 years. I am in no pain but my liver enzymes were elevated so that led to an ultrasound that found the issue. Have any of you had to have your gal bladder removed?
I have not had mine removed, but I have a family friend who had it removed many years ago. I have also seen a gall bladder removal during my surgical rotation. It's a fairly simple surgery and now that they can do it laprascopically, it has a quicker healing time and just a few very small incisions so no big scars.
I just got mine removed last month. I went to the hospital with horrible pain on my right lower side. I assumed it was my appendix but they said I had gallstones. The surgery went well but it took my long ttl heal. It could’ve either been the fact that I’m on immunesuppresants or that I had a young baby to take care of. I ended up back in the hospital bc they didn’t give me enough pain medicine. The only problem I’ve had since then is the random feeling of what feels like a heart attack. I’m going to go get that checked out. Hope your surgery goes well 
Friend of mine had it out. Recovery took a few weeks, during which she was exhausted and had a good deal of nausea. Now she is basically as good as new, just has to watch her diet a bit.
I was only planning on taking the day of surgery off and the next day ( Thursday and Friday). With the weekend I thought that would be enough. What are your thoughts? I am a high school special ed teacher and can sit when I need to while teaching.
Yes, I had to have mine removed 5 years ago......it had just completely stopped functioning.......very simple procedure .......3 small incisions.......I was very nauseated the day after the surgery.......the only thing I could actually eat and not get sick was animal cracker cookies and Sprite LOL After that everything was fine ...just have to watch spicy and fatty foods ...
BLESSINGS and prayers for you during all this :)
Mine quit functioning 6 years ago. I actually had my gall bladder removed before I was diagnosed with Lupus
I had mine out last January. I was back to work in a few days, but was in a lot of pain. Had a hard time keeping any food down…lots of nausea and diarrhea. Im mdoing better now, just don’t handle super greasy foods too well
IF you are nauseated after surgery due to anesthesia take a antacid ...might need prescription strength. My hospital gives it immediately as soon as you wake up and prevents vomiting due to either pain medication or anesthesia.
as to gallbladder...now it is laparoscopic so like others said it not much. Might even be in/out if you ask to go home that night and have someone to watch you.
You should not have much pain afterwards or nausea after first day except if you react to narcotic pain meds. I bet motrin would handle the pain...as they been saying on the news and in many articles..doctors are handing out vicodin too often and it is affecting our brain and how it responds to pain. Much like antibiotics given too much and now we cannot find one that works. So i try using a nsaid instead if it is okay with doctor...might cause too much acid or another reason why not. But would not hurt to ask. I wish you speedy recovery !!
Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it. I do have a high tolerance for pain as I am still working with Lupus (LOL) and functioning pretty well while raising my 3 kids with my husband being out of town with work about 50% of the time. I have had 3 c sections and only took Motrin for them after the first day or so. I also had Hodgkins stage 4 when I was 21 and went through chemo and radiation so this should be nothing in comparison. Thanks again everyone.
I had my gallbladder removed last June. It was an awful experience for me. It was supposed to be day surgery but I was hospitalized for a total of 10 days due to complications and it took 8 weeks to recover. I hope all goes well for you.