I went to my surgeon today and he told me I have to have gallbladder surgery on a week!!! I am so upset but I knew this was a possibility. I’m scared of waking up from surgery being in pain from the gas like the sleeve surgery. Has anyone ever had their gallbladder out and how was your experience? I’m nervous this is only my second surgery. I would love to hear some of your experiences.

I had my gallbladder removed in 1980. I had a full insision accross my upper right side. I did great with healing in fact when I wasn't even out of surgery for a week and we moved from Nevada to Idaho. I had no problems with healing etc. Now they do the surgery laparoscopically so it really should be easier. I don't know if you have been having pain with yours but...for me it was a blessing when it was gone. Good Luck

36 minutes ago, graziellabs said:

I went to my surgeon today and he told me I have to have gallbladder surgery on a week!!! I am so upset but I knew this was a possibility. I’m scared of waking up from surgery being in pain from the gas like the sleeve surgery. Has anyone ever had their gallbladder out and how was your experience? I’m nervous this is only my second surgery. I would love to hear some of your experiences.

I had my gallbladder removed and it wasn’t too bad but after the surgery be very careful to heal before lifting too much or you will get an umbilical hernia at the incision spot. This has happened to me twice now. Good luck hope all goes well!

I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically about 15 years ago.

It was outpatient. I went in 7AM, had surgery at 9AM, was in recovery by 10AM, Dischaged at 1PM, and was home on my own couch, eating a turkey Subway sandwich....at 2PM.

Was a very easy surgery for me. Then again, so was my sleeve. Maybe healing rapidly is my super power. LOL:)