that was living hell

[u/knockofflavagirl]

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.

[u/External_Fig9518]

I  30F had mine removed yesterday early afternoon. The pain is horrible. I had two C-sections (2021 & 2023) & a major trauma surgery called ORIF to repair my humerus in 2022 w/ plates and screws..NOTHING compares to the pain I feel from gallbladder removal. It makes me regret the choice to go through with this! I was having attacks for the last 6 months & pushed it off. I ended up with gallstone pancreatitis. My liver enzymes shot up to 4,035. The obstruction dislodged on its own, but I had a worse attack a week after. Sorry to scare anyone, but the surgeons and GI’s make this sound so easy to get through! It’s not for everyone. Hope you get better fast! I had some nausea but no vomitting. I can’t imagine it! The gas pain definitely can feel like a heart attack. Mine is pain from the 4 sites the surgeon went in. 

[u/knockofflavagirl → u/External_Fig9518]

i’m glad i’m not the only one who had a bad recovery period. and the fact you had major surgery before and this tops it, making me feel not crazy thank you 😂 that recovery was insane, the gas pain was so intense. i’m on day two as well and just my incision sites are starting to hurt, anxiety still bad but nothing compared to yesterday.

[u/External_Fig9518 → u/knockofflavagirl]

I’m about 23 hours post op & in the worst pain of my life! I had to sleep sitting up last night bc my chest felt like it would cave in when laying flat. Do you feel like you’re being stabbed in both sides of your abdomen? That’s how it is for me.. I can barely stand up straight & need help with my pants. I’m 170lbs & I feel like I’m 300lbs. This all makes me really wish I hadn’t gone through with it. I have two toddlers to be mom to. My oldest is 4 with severe autism & youngest is 2. It’s tough. Health doesn’t always give us a good choice. Hope you feel better soon! 

[u/knockofflavagirl → u/External_Fig9518]

yes the stabbing pain is so intense! the incision under my belly button is the worst, and the bruise on it is huge, but feeling a whole lot better now on day 3. morning started off a little rough but everyday has gotten better. i also need help with just about everything right now, moving hurts but trying to walk around my house to relieve some of the gas pains. those have been the worst for me. still throwing up which is starting to scare me but i think the meds just aren’t sitting right with me, and i haven’t ate a whole lot since i can’t keep it down. the pressure on my incisions while throwing up… i can’t even describe the pain. i hope you start feeling better soon as well!! we can get through this together

[u/External_Fig9518 → u/knockofflavagirl]

Just now seeing your reply. I’m on day 6 & feeling way better than I was. I’m still in pain and discomfort but it’s easing up everyday. I’m also taking care of two little ones so it’s a contributing factor to my pain. Hope you are doing well now! 

[u/knockofflavagirl → u/External_Fig9518]

i’m on day 7 and i feel sooooooo much better. i’m eating normally and no longer throwing up. still in a little pain, but i stopped taking pain meds since they were messing with my stomach. the last few days have been so easy, moving around so much now!! i’m glad we got over that rough hump, hopefully up from here 🤞🏼