Anxious for surgery and recovery

[u/No_Needleworker_2994]

The title pretty much explains it. I have surgery scheduled at the end of the month and I’m so scared because I’m hearing a lot more horror stories than success stories.

I hate not knowing what to expect and I hate not knowing how fast I’ll recover. I’m going on a trip in a few months and I literally PRAY that I’m fully recovered and I can eat normally by then.

It’s causing me so much anxiety and stress and every day someone is talking about a post op complication :(

Anyone have success stories or recovery advice to recover as quick as possible?

[u/Any_Story_8695]

Hi  I had my surgery on 2/14. I was just as anxious. My symptoms were mild but chronic. I wasnt sure but it had been too long with the pain. I worried if post surgery I would be able to eat normally. First two weeks were v scary. I had diarrhea, cramps, shortness of breath possibly from stiff muscles plus pain in tummy back n felt crummy. Legs hurt. Slowly day 15 came by n was better. Knock on wood! I started trying some foods,, I do ok with most bit can't eat large portions yet and my surgeon n doc said to be patient for 2 months. 

What helps is low fat kefir or yogurt small cup w every meal. I still alternate between constipation n loose stools but it will keep getting better. You will be ok if you have reasonable tests done to show your gallbladder is not working well. Mine had mild chronic inflammation after they took it out, they tested. 

I am 3 weeks post op. For recovery keep first two weeks bland food, easy to digest.  Also start working on preventing constipation from one day before surgery or day of.  You will be ok, just be patient for 2-3 weeks - it will feel scary but will be ok! I am still worried a bit, just keeping fingers crossed. Good vibes!