I am interested in how long it has taken folks to get back to normal (relative, of course) after gall bladder surgery.
It has been a week for me so far. The surgery went well. But I still really need to rest afternoons and evenings and still need the pain medication. (found out the hard way) I thought I'd be doing better by now.
Thanks, kpa
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It took me a few weeks to get back to "normal" ( the relative normal for Lymies)... It wasn't as quick as I hoped.
Hang in there.
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I had a REALLY hard time after I lost my gallblatter. I was in really good shape before the surgery and I decided to try and walk a few blocks 3 days after. BAD idea.
Not only that but we later came to realize that my babs became active after my surgery. I quit my job and did nothing except sleep and rest and try to exercise for 2 months. In terms of the scaring and pain-it's gonna take a good month.
I remember thinking I am young (22) why the heck am I still on pain meds. My surgeon said I should be fine, no pain meds necessary, but I was in tears! You'll recover though and be fine! My scars aren't even noticable. I can wear a bikini and everything!
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for those who answered, did you have the laproscopic surgery, or the older type of surgery?
I am also scheduled to have my gall bladder out, on Tuesday, 6 weeks after my gall bladder attack. 6 weeks of eating a no fat diet, resulting in a total weight loss (so far) of 29 lbs.
I wish I could just relax and get better after the surgery, but I have 2 small kids at home, who I am sure will not be willing or able to give me more than 2 consecutive minutes of rest.
I was dx'd with bart and myco at the beginning of summer, but have not been able to be on abx for the past 6 weeks, due to my very limiited diet.
Thanks for any guidance. kp
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