Have to have my gall bladder removed

dwatson925

Just lost 45 lbs now have to have surgery. Doctor says I'll have to take a break from the gym. Anyone else have that challenge?

mommarnurse

When I had that surgery, I was obese and not worried about the gym.

emdeesea

I had my gall bladder out back in 2005. I had it out on a Thursday and I was back at the mall shopping on Sunday. Obviously you won't be able to do any core work for a while, but you'll be able to walk slowly at first, then get a bit faster a little at a time. Just listen to your body. Don't over do it too quickly.

rosecropper

I stopped at the grocery store on my way home from gall bladder surgery (done in less than 5 hours from check-in to leaving at a surgery center) , then vacuumed the house same day. Moving wasn't an issue, but be careful with lifting too much weight. First day back at work I had to pick a patient up of the floor. Was not a good feeling.

dwatson925

emdeesea wrote: »

I had my gall bladder out back in 2005. I had it out on a Thursday and I was back at the mall shopping on Sunday. Obviously you won't be able to do any core work for a while, but you'll be able to walk slowly at first, then get a bit faster a little at a time. Just listen to your body. Don't over do it too quickly.

Good advice. Just disappointed to have a setback

dwatson925

rosecropper wrote: »

I stopped at the grocery store on my way home from gall bladder surgery (done in less than 5 hours from check-in to leaving at a surgery center) , then vacuumed the house same day. Moving wasn't an issue, but be careful with lifting too much weight. First day back at work I had to pick a patient up of the floor. Was not a good feeling.

I hope I feel that good!

dwatson925

emdeesea wrote: »

I had my gall bladder out back in 2005. I had it out on a Thursday and I was back at the mall shopping on Sunday. Obviously you won't be able to do any core work for a while, but you'll be able to walk slowly at first, then get a bit faster a little at a time. Just listen to your body. Don't over do it too quickly.

Thanks. Good advice. The doctor said to stay away from the gym for a month

emdeesea

dwatson925 wrote: »

emdeesea wrote: »

I had my gall bladder out back in 2005. I had it out on a Thursday and I was back at the mall shopping on Sunday. Obviously you won't be able to do any core work for a while, but you'll be able to walk slowly at first, then get a bit faster a little at a time. Just listen to your body. Don't over do it too quickly.

Thanks. Good advice. The doctor said to stay away from the gym for a month

My doctor said the same thing but I did go outside to do some walking. The first few days were not all that great and I had to have my little "cough pillow" with me (you'll prob get one, too). Your abdomen will be really sore, just be prepared for that.

I think it was a month to six weeks before I felt good enough to do anything fairly strenuous. So yeah, that sounds about right. Either way, like I said, listen to your body. You're getting cut open and a piece taken out of you. It's nowhere near as invasive as it used to be in the old days but it's still surgery.

rosecropper

Hopefully your surgery will be laparoscopic with no complications. 3-4 tiny incisions glued shut. No stitches! But please do be careful not to over do it the first couple weeks. Also, figuring out what to eat can be challenging for a few months. Best of luck!