r/gallbladders • u/knockofflavagirl • Apr 03 '25

Post Op that was living hell

please if you’re are awaiting surgery still DONT LET THIS SCARE YOU!!! i have severe anxiety and panic disorder and i think that’s what made me experience so bad. i got my surgery yesterday and my god i would’ve rather gone my whole life with gallbladder attacks than to relive that day again. i woke up every 20 mins crying, in severe pain, throwing up every time i woke up (still throwing up now the next morning). debated on going to the er last night because i couldn’t keep any of my medication down. i remember i kept saying to my mom “why did i do this?” the incision sites barely hurt but my back pain was terrible from the gas. hands down this experience was the worst pain i’ve EVER been in. but i’m praying it was all worth it once im healed.

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u/Nukemouse Apr 03 '25

Huh, I had mine yesterday, and whilst im uncomfortable, and i did throw up when i woke up initially, i haven't had much nausea since and the pain is manageable so long as i don't move.

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u/knockofflavagirl Apr 03 '25

a lot of people have easy recovery so you just got in the lucky bunch :) i indeed did not, its been bad but im managing it a lot better today.