Have to have my gall bladder removed

I haven't had it done, but I don't think it should be too bad? It's such an easy surgery nowadays. Most people I know who've had it done are back to their normal routine within a few days, a week at the most. My MIL was in her 70's when she had hers removed and she was back to normal in less than a week.

Good luck!

I was 22 when I had mine done. I was absolutely useless for two weeks. I spent my spring break in a recliner. After about 4 days I felt human again, but being 100% again took 5 weeks.

But that's just my experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat to stop the terrible pain I was in from having my gallbladder still.

Think of your convalescence as a short vacation.. you'll soon be back to the gym without the pain of the bad gall bladder. I had to have the surgery the old fashioned way (about a 7" abdominal scar) which took me a lot longer to get back on my feet but understand the laparoscopy surgery used today is a quick recovery. The diet changes you may need to do after the surgery will take the longest to get used to. I still can't eat really greasy/oily foods, as an example. You'll feel sooooo much better after the surgery!

I had my removed a year ago. It is relatively easy, I had very little pain, and only took pain meds for two days after that over the counter meds. I got up and moved around, slowly and carefully with first few days. I did walking after the first week and went back to the gym when cleared by doctor. Some people have a digestion problems after, meats and fats can go right through you. I have had no problems. I suffered for over five years with what I thought was just a fussy stomach, until the pains came. I am so happy to feel good. Good luck, fast healing.

Had mine out in October of 2012. Had lots of complications, in the .002%! I started working out in Feb of 2013, I had to work up to a quarter mile.... Just say NO to first year residents playing operation!

It's such minor surgery now. I had mine removed in 2013, was home again 3 hours later. Sure it hurts a bit for the first couple of days but I found that I felt better rapidly.

Maybe it seems minor because I have c-sections to compare to it, and my gallbladder wasn't deseased etc. The gallbladder surgery was a few hour thing with just some tiny holes, as compared to my entire lower section cut right open and 4 day stays in hospital. I also had the stones for 8 years, so that many years of pain was horrible.

Having the stones removed that were left behind in the bile tract was MUCH WORSE and was agonising though. That was a camera and tools down the throat jobby. Spewing and choking while it feels like 40 gallbaldder attacks in a row and no sedation whilst lying on ones tummy is not cool.

I had mine removed laparoscopically in 2012. I didn't need any pain meds after the surgery and felt pretty good 2 days after. I was training for a half marathon and was advised to take a week off. Things felt sloshy in my gut when I started up again so I took it slow to reduce the impact, but two weeks after the surgery, I could exercise normally. My digestion of fats is poor and I expect that won't improve since it's been almost 4 years.

Yup....had mine removed 2yrs ago...I would say I was 95% better by week 2.

I had mine removed a year ago. The pain from the surgery wasn't too bad. However I had intense pain in my right shoulder. When they do the surgery they pump you full of gas so they can get in there easier. The pain that the gas caused was pretty bad. I was also EXHAUSTED for the first 2 weeks. I would take a shower and have to take a nap. It was awful. I wasn't completely back to normal for a good month. I don't regret it AT ALL. And as far as watching what I eat...the only thing I can't eat is McDonald's French fries. They go right through me. And I don't need them anyway.

dwatson925 wrote: »

Second day of recovery. Think I over did it in both activity and eating.

I hope today is a better day for you as recover. When I had my gallbladder out (laparoscopic), almost immediately I felt so much better than I had prior to the surgery, but it took probably about 5-6 days to feel "normal". On the second and third day, I would move around for a bit then rest for awhile...sort of built up the amount of time I could be out of bed without feeling like I was going to keel over from pain and exhaustion. My stomach was super sore, couldn't move unless clutching a pillow to my stomach for support. I think the exhaustion was more due to being put under for the surgery than the pain itself...I slept the entire rest of the day following my surgery and only drank a small amount of broth. On the second and third day, I ate very light...more broth, applesauce, tea, etc. Before the surgery, my diet had been very restricted because of the 24/7 discomfort and pain, so I didn't want to just plunge right in to eating regular since my stomach wasn't used to that anymore. I had surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on Monday; I had to go in late or leave early though for a couple days because I was just so exhausted!

As far as skipping the gym on your doctor's recommendation, that is probably a good idea! You want your incisions to heal well. I did not have the energy to exercise, but I was eating so little during my recovery, that maintaining my weight wasn't an issue. But if you are able to eat more and want to keep active, perhaps you could try walking?

For me, the surgery was 110% worth it!! Still had to work through some digestive issues, but the gallbladder surgery made such a huge difference; I felt human again! Best wishes on your speedy and healthy recovery!

dwatson925 wrote: »

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?

I had a TAH Surgery 2.5 weeks ago so I'm still not allowed to do anything other than walking or lifting more than 15 pounds for another 4 weeks. I thought only being allowed to walk was going to kill me since I was used to doing HIIT workouts and heavy lifting every day before my surgery. But so far it hasn't been bad at all. Although, all this walking has caused my weight to go down past what I like to maintain. I'm actually going to try and go into the gym today and see what I can do with 15 lbs only. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

No gall bladder but 6 shoulder operations over 5 years. Restricted activity, didn't gain weight.

Just back off on intake. Best of luck