Question about recovery time after gallbladder surgery

I would say 6-8 weeks in a pretty good rule of thumb. I would also caution you with the lifting of weights, I would wait on that as well.

I had mine out in an emergency surgery in October 2010. It was a good 6 weeks before I had no pain. Take it easy or it will take longer to heal!

I'd ask your doctor.

6-8 weeks and no core work including vaccuuming but as always check with your doc.

I had my gallbladder out on December 1st. I think I may have over did it by doing to much to soon. I now have pain there that is pretty bad and the doctors think I'm fine even though it's pretty painful!

I had mine removed the same way and I remember being out on a date after only 4 days. Yes I had soreness, but nothing that stopped me from doing the typical things in a day. I was back at work after a week, but I wasn't working out back then 12 years ago I wasn't into working out. Every person is different so don't try to push it if your body is telling you to rest.

I had mine out last year and I can remember being tender for a while.. they say 6-8 weeks but I was still tender after 8 weeks.. I woudl go off of what your doc says but also listen to your body..

I had mine out 18 years ago. Yeah I know, not very recent. I had some other advice though. This may not effect everyone, I still have trouble eating some foods. Black pepper for example I cannot digest. I discovered after only 5 - 6 years taking acidophilus before eating helped tremendously. It takes a lot of trial & error before finding what you can and cannot digest anymore. Good luck to everyone.

Mine took a good 6 weeks. but i was at major disadvantage. I had mine out 6 weeks after my son was born so i was just on the tail of recovery for that... and then got walluped... hopefully yours wont be so long

My doc told me: NO EXERCISE what so ever... not even long distance walking for 4 weeks! Then between 4-6 weeks ONLY walking, and nothing that used my stomach muscles, like elliptical machince, no swimming. Then after 6 weeks to start out slowly and do only so many minutes a day and build back up over the next 2 weeks... so AFTER 8 WEEKS I was able to do all exercise with no issues. I did as he told... but also he said it would take 12-18 months... yes 1 to 1.5 yrs to TOTOALLY heal from that surgery. Mine was laparoscopic as well, however he had to make 2 extra cuts because I had a "floppy liver" and it kept flopping over into his work area while he was removing my gal bladder... didn't know I had a floppy liver...lol any ways, take it easy until about 6 weeks then introduce your body back into your routine. That is what my doc told me!

I had only slight discomfort after about 48 hours; and it was pretty much over by 96. I was cautioned to take it easy for around 2 to 3 weeks and then slowly ramp back up. I started back up after about 2 weeks and was full speed after about 3 more. I could have gone faster, sooner, but held myself back a bit. Everything worked out fine. I will note that I was not weightlifting at that point; only doing the elliptical and walking treadmill.

I Just Had Mine Taken Out On June 18. Its Been 3? Days Now Amd I'm Really Starting To Feel Useless. Hopefully Time Passes Quickly Cause I'm Getting Annoyed

I am 48 years old and in good shape and had my gallbladder surgery on June 25, 2013. I had laproscopic cholecystecomy--I did not have any stones-my gallbladder was chronic inflammed with 5% functioning. It been 24 days and I am still NOT back to normal. (I am at 3 weeks) The first couple of days I was ok then on the 4th day--I had Nausea and didn't get totally rid of it until 8 days later. It was horrible. I drank fennel tea that helped with Nausea and peppermint tea helped too. I am not eating anything greasy or fatty. I lost 8 pounds so far. I am still in alot of pain and very tired. I take tylenol every 3-4 hours. (the pain meds made my sick and nausea meds made me sleep for 2 days )I still cannot sleep on my side--it hurts. I have 3 cuts. But doing much better-I can walk and drive with no problem. Believe me--it will take a good 4-6 weeks in my opinion to feel better--I thought I was going be better sooner since I was fit and in good shape ---but not the case. It is just going to take time for me heal! This is NOT an easy surgery! Be prepared to eat a different diet right after surgery--I did the BRAT diet--bland food--and now I can eat more. Get plenty rest and walk if you get nausea--taht helped me too. I would say its a good 4-6 week recovery for me --and I am in excellent/good shape.