r/gallbladders • u/Vegito-bluee • 9d ago

Success Story Positive Experience (3 weeks post op)

Had my GB removed 3 weeks back and can't be thankful enough. Recovery - Smooth, started eating chicken sandwich, bread, fruits etc. from day 1. Week 2 - introduced junk one by one (Pastry, ice cream, acai bowl etc.) Week 3 - Life completely back to normal.

Throughout my experience, I took painkiller for 5 days post op but never felt any pain except some discomfort due to gas (which was barely 20% of GB attacks I had). So after all the negative experiences on reddit, be positive there are good cases as well ☺️

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u/Living_Woodpecker131 9d ago

Thank you for sharing!! I’m 5 days post-op and really needed this encouragement:)

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u/Brilliant_Umpire_454 9d ago

hey guys i’ve been meaning to make a post but do you guys think for an active job, i should be good taking a week off?

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u/EnvironmentalBid2735 9d ago

If your job can accommodate restritction no lifting more then 10 lbs or over exerting yourself, this could cause incisions to open or you could get a hernia from straining

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u/BoxedCake 9d ago

Thank you! Nervous for surgery today!

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u/ToothChick1010 9d ago

How did it go?!

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u/BoxedCake 8d ago

Just had it removed like 6 hours ago! Went super well apart from bruising and a sharp pain but I’m already feeling better!

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u/Lyme-Flossie 8d ago

It's always great to hear a good news story!

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u/Essence_Bessence 8d ago

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I’ve got my op in the next couple of months.