Gallbladder surgery

[babywebb]

Hi I had my gallbladder removed on Monday via keyhole however the pain is still unbearable, all my incision are ok and are healing fine but I have pain on my left side of my abdomen only way to describe it is like a ball of heat inside , I’m going to call the hospital later but just wondered if any dibbers had experienced this , also I’m on co drydamol and they do nothing

[batleyboy26]

I had mine removed in February but apart from being uncomfortable for a couple of weeks and taking it easy, I didn’t need painkillers after a couple of days. I think if you are in so much pain, I would be calling a gp to make sure there is no infection

[babywebb]

Originally Posted by batleyboy26

I had mine removed in February but apart from being uncomfortable for a couple of weeks and taking it easy, I didn’t need painkillers after a couple of days. I think if you are in so much pain, I would be calling a gp to make sure there is no infection

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Thanks I’m going to call the ward at 9 , I thought by now I should be walking around without pain , I’m not very good at sitting still dh says I just need to be patient

[taylaboo]

I had mine out the same way but after a couple of days didn't need any pain killers. Glad you are ringing the hospital. They can advise but if necessary go in and see them. Don't be fobbed off. You could have an infection.

[mason1]

I had mine removed years ago through keyhole, and whilst uncomfortable afterwards, didn’t stop me moving around, and stopped the painkillers a couple of days afterwards. Definitely call the hospital.

[katiec68]

I feel ya!

I was in surgery for 3 hours to have mine out!

I was in agony for 2 weeks and off work for 4 in total and then light duties for a week when I went back.

Mine was stuck to my liver (or kidney!) And they had to burn it away and make a big hole in my tummy button to get it out as it was soo manky and full of sludge 🤢🤢

I'd ring just to be on the safe side 👍

[babywebb]

[QUOTE=katiec68;13965273]I feel ya!

I was in surgery for 3 hours to have mine out!

I was in agony for 2 weeks and off work for 4 in total and then light duties for a week when I went back.

Mine was stuck to my liver (or kidney!) And they had to burn it away and make a big hole in my tummy button to get it out as it was soo manky and full of sludge 🤢🤢
Thanks i was in for 3 hours too should of only been one but was attached to liver , they then found a tumour on my liver and a rare blood vessel thing so had to do it slowly . Dh goes back to work on Monday so need to be on the mend 😀

[SnowWhite]

Thanks for updating
Hope you're soon pain free and feeling better...…. take it easy and allow others to look after you

[Leggibone]

My experience was as the others, uncomfortable but not too painful (the belly button incision felt sore for the whole two weeks, but only cause the muscle healing?) defo reach out to your surgery dept.

[katiec68]

[QUOTE=babywebb;13965288]

Originally Posted by katiec68

I feel ya!

I was in surgery for 3 hours to have mine out!

I was in agony for 2 weeks and off work for 4 in total and then light duties for a week when I went back.

Mine was stuck to my liver (or kidney!) And they had to burn it away and make a big hole in my tummy button to get it out as it was soo manky and full of sludge 🤢🤢
Thanks i was in for 3 hours too should of only been one but was attached to liver , they then found a tumour on my liver and a rare blood vessel thing so had to do it slowly . Dh goes back to work on Monday so need to be on the mend 😀

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Oh that's rubbish 🙄

My advice is don't rush it and make sure you do pelvic floor exercises as after spending 4 weeks bent forward kinda nursing my poor insides my back gave way and it was agony - apparently (according to my physio) after major stomach surgery we should all be told to do them to keep everything strong and avoid further complications!

Good luck with your recovery xxx