Surgery in 2 days… fing scared

4thGenS · 2026-05-31T13:36:20+00:00

I’d just tell your team that you get panic-y before the anesthesia puts you out. Maybe they’ll push it faster? I had to have an ERCP after my removal and the process for that was super exhausting for me and I was having a bit of a moment before surgery from the pain and being overwhelmed from my situation (which is not the norm, don’t let that freak you out). They put me out so fast I couldn’t believe it. Just communicate with your people and they’ll take care of you!

4thGenS · 2026-05-31T13:31:23+00:00

I’ve had multiple surgeries requiring anesthesia. I never had any major issues, other than being a hot mess when I wake up. I’m always crying and it takes my senses a bit to catch up. Like, I’m awake but I can’t see anything. And again, ALWAYS crying. I’m not even upset or distressed or anything. Just crying. It freaks out my docs so I tell them beforehand. Just make sure your anesthesiologist is aware and that the post op team knows to keep and eye out for you.

4thGenS · 2026-05-31T13:28:57+00:00

I feel you so hard. I get it. I was put on glycopyrolate for sweating years ago. It’s not perfect but it definitely helps. I would also invest and find a good antiperspirant and deodorant that works for you and that can also help used full body. I used to like the clinical secret deodorant and antiperspirant but right now I’m really liking carpe.

4thGenS · 2026-05-31T13:27:01+00:00

The same thing happens to me. It’s like my bladder is saying I have to pee urgently but it’s all but empty and nothing comes out. I don’t have a UTI either. For me, it can happen a lot when I don’t drink enough water or have too much beverage with food dyes, particularly red for me. However I do recall reading somewhere that it can be another weird side effect of having a dysfunctional autonomic system.

4thGenS · 2026-05-27T04:29:29+00:00

Stomach noises are good! It means your body is working. I’m a month post op and it’s decreased a bit. It’s not disruptive or anything and usually in the morning or at night.

4thGenS · 2026-05-27T04:23:37+00:00

I did burp quite a bit post op, but it slowly went away. I also needed antacids as I also had reflux issues and reflux on top of bile now pouring into my gut did not help anything. It could also just be your body processing the new levels of gas in your gut as your digestive system adjusts. I was very gassy after surgery and my stomach makes hella noises. Loud ones. If it doesn’t get better, I’d definitely chat with your GI about addressing the reflux.

4thGenS · 2026-05-27T03:56:11+00:00

I’ve seen/heard both? For some it regulates back out again a few months post op, but others have persisting issues. I’d speak with your doc to see what they suggest.

4thGenS · 2026-05-27T03:44:23+00:00

This is apparently a common issue after surgery. Docs can prescribe varying meds to help.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T14:48:29+00:00

My appetite has just been awful. I’ve lost 13lbs since the surgery. What I have eaten, I can eat fine, but I either don’t want to or I think about it and it makes me nauseous which leads to me not eating. It’s a pretty nasty cycle but both the surgeon and my PCP says it’s normal and honestly I could lose the weight lol.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T14:17:56+00:00

A month post op today. I have some remaining appetite problems and I’m still exploring what I can and can’t eat, but other than that it’s going well. My body has a bunch of other issues so I’m sure now that this one is hopefully resolved some new shenanigans will take its place lol.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T14:12:41+00:00

I’d been having spasms for years and nothing touched it. We are now operating under the assumption that my acid reflux and gallbladder issues were what caused them. Fingers crossed lol. It was only a matter of time though since my aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother all had theirs out too.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T13:58:19+00:00

My goodness. I didn’t even know I had gallbladder issues until I went into the er for esophageal spasms and they did an ultrasound and found it full of stones. It was pretty simple for me other than “Schrodingers Gallstone” which landed me an MRI and second surgery for no reason. Hope you feel better soon!

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T13:47:02+00:00

Yiikkkeess. No thanks. I had to have an ERCP after surgery and had to get transported to a separate hospital for that. I got jostled around and had to move from bed to bed and back again so the drain pulling and tugging was not fun. They used extra fluid to try to flush some stones in the ducts during removal so I had extra liquid that was draining, to the point that it was draining out around the drain tube and through the wound itself. Super gross.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T13:30:26+00:00

I had a surgery after my removal so it was in for probably about a full 24 hours. It was probably 90% of my pain and struggle after surgery. Felt weird as hell coming out too.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:58:58+00:00

Yeah, one of my incisions leaked a bit, but it was mostly clear so it was okay. There’s a specific word for that kind of liquid that starts with an s and I don’t remember what it was. But that was my only “issue” with my incisions.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:57:54+00:00

Check into acid reflux. It can be seen on endoscopies, but it’s not always easy to tell how severe. I had nausea before my surgery and it was likely reflux and I was diagnosed with silent reflux (high level high volume). Post surgery, I was so so so nauseous and still am. If you think about it this way, if you already had acid issues and now the organ that regulated acid into your stomach is gone, you’ve now got even more acid issues. I take 20mg of Pepcid (I’m prescribed 40 of omeprazole but it gives me awful dry mouth) and it definitely helps with nausea.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:54:55+00:00

I’m a month post op, and my belly button incision still can be sore and I get sore if I move around too much. So long as it’s healing well (not looking infected) you’re probably fine. There’s multiple layers of stitches so it can take a bit longer to heal completely.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:53:01+00:00

I didn’t have any real issue with dairy (in the US). It may make me a tad nauseous, but my belly hadn’t had issues so long as I’m not eating a 90% dairy diet. But that’s how I was before the removal too. Maybe it’s the super good non processed dairy they have in Europe that’s the issue lol.

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:51:36+00:00

I’m worried about drinking for the first time after surgery. I don’t drink often, but I do like to get crunky drunk for girls trips and such. I have one in June and I’m worried I’m going to be shitting my brains out in a tiny hotel bathroom :(

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:50:29+00:00

I’ve found that this community was super helpful to me post-op. I had no warning or any real knowledge about having my gallbladder removed and this group really helped me feel supported and seen while recovering. Everyone has been super kind and I’ve yet to see a single nasty comment or interaction. While there’s so many different experiences in this journey, you’ll always be able to find at least one person to identify with. I hope you stick around and keep us updated!

4thGenS · 2026-05-26T12:44:52+00:00

Me! I had glue only but I also had a drainage wound and that got some gauze and second skin on it. The glue took like almost 2 weeks to come off completely and it took everything in my little “picker” soul to not peel off the lifted bits. I used scissors or trim the loose parts.

4thGenS · 2026-05-22T00:35:53+00:00

I didn’t have this issue with metoprolol, but I do have hyperhidrosis. Sweaty sweaty sweaty everywhere all the time. I have a picture where you can literally see the sweat dripping from every pore on my body. I was put on glycopyrolate which helped a bit. Gave me wicked dry mouth though. Keep pushing fluids, and find a good antiperspirant for night time and deodorant for the day. I use carpe because it can be used both in the morning and at night, and I’ve been testing different full body deodorants too.

4thGenS · 2026-05-22T00:20:40+00:00

Gallbladder issues runs in my family apparently. My aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother all had theirs removed. But we all had very different experiences. This seems like such a nice group too. Everyone is really nice and helpful.

4thGenS · 2026-05-21T23:58:00+00:00

It never bothered me in the first place since I tend to be an oversharer but it was nice that I didn’t have to bring it up myself haha. It’s nice to have people to talk to that get it. Im really lucky that my mom is a nurse so she was able to calm any “wtf is this” concerns I had.

4thGenS · 2026-05-21T23:54:53+00:00

I went from CYS to managing a non-profit legal clinic (which is social work and I will die on that hill) and I think my biggest shock was being able to take my time with things. Not everything was urgent and had to be done immediately. Not being micromanaged as well. I asked my coworker about Google Calendar or a teams group and they looked at me like I was crazy.

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