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Anybody had a gall stone op?

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Went for a scan this morning which confirmed gall stones so think I might have to have gall bladder removed. I know they do that with keyhole surgery nowadays but would that be as a day patient or will it mean a hospital stay? And what about healing time as a diabetic, will it take longer for the wound to heal?

Dont worry, I will be asking my GP the same questions - would just like a bit of insight from anybody who's been there, done that and purchased the T-shirt 🙂
 
I had mine removed in 2001 after a sudden attack of pancreatitis. Gall stones had become trapped in the bile duct and set up an infection. After the pancreatitis, the removal of the gall bladder was a doddle, requiring only one night in hospital. As it was done by key hole, there wasn't much to heal and as far as I can remember, I enjoyed my time at home and felt quite well. Hope yours goes smoothly.
 
When my Mum was in for surgery there was a diabetic on this list who was scheduled as one of the first for the day.

Although most people successfully have keyhole surgery - sometimes its not possible and they have to do the more invasive operation.

Ask your Dr about these things as they can give you more information.
Good luck with the op.
 
I had my gall bladder removed after suffering the severe acute pancreatitis that was the cause of my diabetes.

I was still quite poorly recovering from the pancreatitis when I had the operation but they still managed to do it by keyhole surgery and I was only in hospital for one night.

Keyhole surgery seems to be the standard procedure which is better for the patient and the hospital (where a bed isn't tied up for too long). I was sore for a few days afterwards but was up and about after a week or so.
 
Should have mentioned that gall stones were the cause of my pancreatitis. So don't be put off by the discomfort associated with an operation .Believe me, it's nothing compared to the pain you'd experience if gallstones led to you developing pancreatitis. Prevention is definitely preferable to a cure.
 
Have a chat with the doctor. When my mum had the op, she just had her gall stones removed, but I think it depends on the size of the stones.

Good luck, although I am sure everything will go well anyway.
 
Hi Klocky - I had mine removed as an emergency op in 2006, but was still keyhole. I had had no symptoms at all and then over a period of 2 days the pain got worse and by the second night I was very ill in hospital after collapsing at my desk - the worst thing was I had only been in the job 3 days!!

Apparently my gall bladder had completely perforated - they couldn't belive I hadn't had any pain but I honestly hadn't.

I did stay on the day ward, and saw many patients having gall bladder removed come in in morning and go next morning after breakfast.

I had to stay in a little longer but the discomfort afterwards was well managed with painkillers.

I hope it all goes well with you -are you defintiely havign the op or are they trying tablets first?🙂
 
My gallbladder and I parted company in 2003. Keyhole surgery, overnight stay, avoid eggs and cheese for a day or so, nothing major. Worst bit was the drain. Regret not asking for the stones so I could smash the little blighters with a hammer! Up and about the day after, back to work after seven day.
Was surprised to learn that slim people are more likely to require open surgery as keyhole suits the larger frame but things could have changed in the last 8 years.
 
lucy123 said:
I hope it all goes well with you -are you defintiely havign the op or are they trying tablets first?🙂
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Went back to GP yesterday and he says it definitely needs the op to have the gall bladder removed, apparently the stones are very compacted inside the gall bladder, so am now waiting for a letter from the hospital for my pre-op assessment 😱

He took my blood pressure when I went and it was 140/90 so got to go back in a month for another check and if its still raised he says he'll put me on tablets to lower it because sometimes the consultants at the hospital wont do the op until the blood pressure is lower. Mind you, it was the hottest day of the year, I had rushed to get to my appointment, I was most definitely dehydrated and I definitely have white coat syndrome so not suprised it was higher than normal!
 
Had my Gall Bladder removed in 1985 via Garage Door surgery. Scar is 12.5 inches long. Kicked out of hospital after 9 days.
 
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