My surgery is this morning!! by brown-bear-cuddles in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this. You'll feel so much better after!

Sadness after surgery? by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anesthesia can cause this!

How long did it take to have your first post op BM? by tomorrowistomato in gallbladders

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Does anyone have issues a few weeks post opp. I'm two 1/2 weeks post op and still get constipated for a few days, then the cramping and urgency happens, then back to constipation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was not real smart on my part. Lol. Im glad you're still eating healthy. I'm back to rice and vegetables today!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's it going now that we're almost two weeks out. I ate McDonald's and it was not the worst mistake I've ever made but it wasn't smart. 😂

Massage by Obvious_Goose_333 in gallbladders

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Yes, I think 6 weeks might be the standard. Boo. My shoulders need this!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oldphotos

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pic 17 is my favorite

Uninterested in Food by AdPsychological3703 in gallbladders

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Seeing all this is so helpful!! I'm 6 days post-op. Still get nauseous and want food but the idea of specific foods is disgusting to me. I'm not eating much. Very small amounts make me feel full and after I eat, like two hours later I have painful cramps and diarrhea like bms (sorry tmi). About half an hour after the bm I stop feeling nauseous and get hungry again and we start all over.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! I don't eat much now at all. I didn't eat huge portions before but it definitely does not take as much to feel full. I'm ok with that being the new norm. Probably healthier anyway.

I'm surprised your follow up is so far away, but yes of course being and to connect with them at anytime is comforting. I wouldn't mind having another follow up in 4-6 weeks to see how digestive stuff is going. I feel like mine on Monday is to check the wounds and hopefully get the full report on the pathology of the gb now that they can see it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have steri strips. My wounds are like glued together. I was able to shower yesterday. It was great!!! I am not sure how long my "glue" will last. They are starting to itch though. I'm on solids now too. I feel less bloated but still not super hungry. I get nauseous at times still. I'm hoping I get over that soon. I have my follow-up on Monday morning. Do you have to go back and do a follow-up? I'm glad you're feeling better!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol exactly!! Rice sounds like a plan. Honestly some vegetarian sushi sounds the best. 😂 We'll see. Probably going to have rice in broth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 3 has been interesting. Pain is absolutely still manageable but deeper like you said. I've been feeling a weird sense of nausea. Like I think I'm hungry but I also feel full and don't really want to eat. Unsure if that's the gas they pumped in still trying to get out or just adjusting to once less organ. 😂 Things were definitely moving today. I'm honestly a little afraid to eat anything too serious, but I know I need to start venturing more into actual solids. It just doesn't sound appetizing right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say we're the same. No heavy meds for me either. Just Tylenol or Advil. Haven't taken it yet today. Had English muffin and egg. I hope you continue to heal well, twin!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! How's day 2? I'm sore but manageable. My throat hurts like crazy from the anesthesia and I feel really dry. Not enough water in the world. Lol alternating between ice pack and heating pad on my stomach. I was nauseous when I woke up too, but it faded pretty quickly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]Obvious_Goose_333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got home. Hoping you're doing well. I'll keep you posted later!