Here's What To Expect

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Here's What To Expect After You've Had Your Gallbladder Removed?
Different people respond in different ways after gallbladder removal surgery.

But in general, many people who have their gallbladder removed are surprised when they experience many of the same symptoms they had before their operation.

Doctors have a name for this phenomenon. They call it "postcholecystectomy syndrome." Cholecystectomy is medical terminology for gallbladder removal surgery.

According to some recent research, postcholecystectomy syndrome may happen to approximately 40 percent of people who have had their gallbladder removed. This is due to the fact that the bile duct is not normally removed in a gallbladder removal operation. The bile duct, which carries bile back and forth from the liver to the gallbladder, continues to accumulate bile.

As for the first few days after gallbladder surgery, here's what to expect.

Swelling and bruising will occur around the surgical area.

This is easy to understand. No matter what type of surgery you have, there is some trauma to the body, and it will react with bruising and swelling.

You'll probably also experience some minor discomfort due to the air your surgeon inserted into your abdomen during the operation. The reason this is done is to give the surgeon room to manipulate his or her instruments. If this causes distress after your surgery, you doctor will probably be happy to recommend some pain-killing medications.

Keep in mind that it's probably going to be uncomfortable moving around, especially sitting down or getting up from a sitting position. You probably won't find using the bathroom to be comfortable for several days. Abdominal muscles will need at least several days to heal before soreness fades.

On the subject of bathrooms: be prepared to deal with some bloating, gas and diarrhea temporarily.

Instead of diarrhea, some patients get constipation. This is relatively unusual, but you shouldn't be concerned if it happens to you. If bowel movements become somewhat distressing, check with your doctor to see what he or she can recommend to help.

Your digestive system may be unpredictable for a while. This is normal. You'll probably do well eating low fat or fat-free, light foods only. Low cholesterol foods and cholesterol-free foods are usually recommended.

It's also smart to eat smaller meals rather than big ones. But definitely make sure you get enough to eat, because again, your body is recovering from a trauma. It needs fuel to recover its strength.

You can start testing your digestion in the weeks after your operation to see what foods it can handle.

Exercise can be helpful, but be smart about it. If you were an enthusiastic exerciser before your operation, you may be eager to get going again. Be careful. Keep in mind that you have stitches, and exercising too much and soon would not be good for them. Your doctor can give you some on this matter.

Generally speaking, it's important to keep your stitches dry, so consult your doctor about baths and showers.

Your first follow up visit to your doctor will probably take place in 7-10 days. He or she will probably want to see you again 4-5 weeks later.

Would you like more information on what to expect after gallbladder removal surgery and related topics? Click on The Facts About Gallbladder Removal Surgery. Neal Kennedy is a former TV and radio journalist with a special interest in health and fitness topics. You can read more of his articles at http://www.gallbladderhealth.info.[/resource]

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