ShouldBlittler

I'm wondering if I feel sicker than I may have otherwise because I had my gallbladder removed at the same time.... Anyone with an opinion? Will the bubble of air that comes up from my stomach each time I drink or sip anything eventually subside?

Believe me, I hear that. I just want to feel better and I logically know that I will.... but for now, I am am nauseous... and tearful. Let's stick together.

My surgery was Wednesday, June 20th. I had my gallbladder out at the same time. There have been no complications so far (knock on wood), except that I feel terrible. I feel nauseous, and shaky, and generally not like myself at all. For months before the surgery, I was reading the forums. I know that most people don't feel well at first and think to themselves what have I done? That's the stage where I am right now. Ugh.

I'm sure it will get better. I swore that I was not going to be one of those people who said what did I do to myself? But I'm really not feeling well. And I'm surprised.

I have to tell you... The surgery was a success, BUT I am feeling pretty off... I'm worried about getting in my water.

I agree with Emily. My required preop was only 5 days, and I pigged out until then.

Hello everyone! My surgery was yesterday. It went really well and I have my gall bladder taken out at the same time. Last night was VERY rough. But today seems a lot better. Was this your experience? Yesterday I felt like I couldn't sleep enough. Today I CAN TELL THAT I WILL NEED TO SLEEP, BUT I KNOW I NEED TO GET UP AND WALK AROUND A LOT. JUST THOUGHT I'D CHECK IN. Sorry... Discovered the caps lock was on too late.

I'm up. You?

I'm right here with you. Getting prepped now. Good luck. We will be fine.

Mine is today also! Good luck!

I am going in this morning, and I have to tell you, your post made my nerves lessen. Thank you!

Hey everyone! My surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday, 6/20. I am getting really nervous. I think the part that is really making me nervous is that I cannot imagine EVER not relying on food. (I cannot imagine not being able to entertain and soothe myself with food.) I'm wondering if it will work for me...

Sick of feeling my stomach on my thighs, fat on neck feels like it's choking me, it's getting hard to go up stairs...

It probably is... the surgery is a big shock to your system.

How is this work situation now?

I am June 20th in Pennsylvania. 7:30 AM. Nervous.

Thanks everyone... I think I am a little afraid of the lifestyle change. I love food. I think I will miss that coping mechanism. Ugh.

My husband has his surgery today. After many delays, he was finally taken back to surgery. The surgeon found some things that he wasn't expecting. Like apparently the hernia was bigger than they thought, and there was a lot to clean up from my husband's gall bladder surgery last year. Now he's through it, and after a very long surgery, he was just moved to his room. My surgery is slated for June 20. Now I am finding myself nervous. I saw other posts in the past of people who got nervous in the weeks before their surgeries, and I never thought that it would be me. But now I'm nervous, very nervous. Like, nervous about the permanency of the surgery. Considering calling it off nervous.... Does anyone have a hopeful story to share? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have anything to add?

Any updated ratings?

How long after the surgery are you cleared to go swimming? I'm having my surgery June 20 and there is a lot of summer after that to spend with my three kids. Will I be able to go swimming with them this summer? Thanks.

Maybe you actually GOT strep while in the hospital. Maybe you could go to your GP for antibiotics?

I am not a "post-oper," but I just wanted to post to tell you that I hear your pain and fear, and to hang in there... Most everything looks brighter in the morning.

So, then, what do you think in response to the OP's question?