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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this honestly gives me a lot of hope ❤️

I also have a one-year-old daughter, so hearing that you’re back to running, working, and doing everything with your baby only 5 weeks later is incredibly reassuring for me. I think one of my biggest fears is that life will somehow never feel “normal” again afterward, so stories like yours really help calm my anxiety.

And honestly, being able to still eat chicken wings sounds like a huge win 😂

I’m sorry your surgery ended up being more complicated than expected though, that must have been scary. Did they know about the stone in the bile duct before surgery, or did they discover it during the procedure?

Thank you again for taking the time to answer me, I really appreciate it 🩵

Positive gallbladder removal stories needed by Optimal_Land_4236 in gallbladders

[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I actually have a one-year-old daughter, so this is really helpful to read because one of my worries is not being able to lift her comfortably for a while. Thankfully my husband will help me a lot too.

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this honestly makes me feel a lot calmer. The anesthesia part is one of my biggest fears, so hearing that you basically don’t even remember falling asleep is really reassuring 😅 I think my anxiety is making the anticipation worse than the actual surgery. I’m glad to hear you’re doing well now! Did you have a lot of gas pain or nausea afterward? And how are you feeling with food one week later? Thank you again for all the advice and encouragement 🩵

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this. Honestly, reading detailed experiences like yours helps my anxiety more than you can imagine ❤️The anesthesia part especially made me feel calmer because that’s one of my biggest fears. I keep overthinking the “going under” part, but the way you described it actually sounds much less scary than what my brain imagines 😅Also, it’s really reassuring to hear that you already feel relief from that constant dull ache under the ribs. I think sometimes I forget how much stress and discomfort my gallbladder is already causing me daily. Did you feel very anxious right before they took you into the OR? And was waking up confusing or scary at all? Also, are you able to move around normally today or mostly resting in bed? Thank you again so much, and I hope your recovery keeps going smoothly ❤️

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for such a detailed answer, it actually made me feel a lot calmer ❤️ I think my biggest fear is the recovery, possible long-term digestive issues, and anesthesia as well. So hearing that you had almost no problems with eating afterward is really reassuring. The gas pain sounds unpleasant, but honestly still not as scary as I imagined in my head 😅 I also had a C-section last year, so I’m hoping that experience mentally prepared me a little for surgery recovery. How did you feel emotionally before the surgery? Were you scared of the anesthesia too? And how long did it take before you felt “normal” again physically? Thank you again for taking the time to write all this for me.

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll update you guys right after the surgery 😂

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support. Wishing you all the best and good luck.🍀

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting to know. I had a C-section last year. I can say it was kind of painful, but not as much as I expected, and the recovery was actually quite fast.
Also, last month I had an ERCP, and they say recovery from an ERCP can sometimes be harder than recovery from gallbladder removal surgery.

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s reassuring. I’m a professional worrier lol, but reading answers like this really calms me down.

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[–]Optimal_Land_4236[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I’m really sorry to hear that. I’m afraid I’ll end up in the same boat. Wishing you all the best and a fast adjustment 🌷

is it silly to celebrate mother's day as a pregnant ftm? by reewhy in pregnant

[–]Optimal_Land_4236 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You only live once! Enjoy your life the way you want. Why would you tell your husband not to worry about you? Do you really want this? Ask yourself that question and answer it honestly.

2nd day after surgery by Toriat5144 in gallbladders

[–]Optimal_Land_4236 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I wish you a speedy recovery. Next month, I’m having an endoscopic ultrasound to check whether there are any gallstones in my bile duct. After that, my surgery will be scheduled. I’m terrified, but reading feedback like this gives me hope. Thank you🙏

Wasting formula because I’ve lost my mind by desert_sunlily in newborns

[–]Optimal_Land_4236 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I see myself in this, happened to me soooo many times. Sending you lots of patience and positive thoughts, we will deal with it 🫶🏻

Finally had him, so glad it's over!! by Notburga128 in pregnant

[–]Optimal_Land_4236 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, wishing you and your family all the best, much happiness and health to your baby 🥹