Hi, I posted up a few days ago about having gallbladder removed and catching a cold! (Which almost cancelled my op today)
Have had the op after begging, pleading, mostly because I have no family, my husband just got back from overseas and will be starting a new contract 6th Feb. So I really needed to get this surgery done.
Anaesthetist checked chest redid temp, all came back ok he was happy to proceed but told me I was at risk for chest infection/pneumonia.
I just want to ask a few questions to those who've had it done now:
How bad was your pain after op? I woke up with bilary colic type pain, (probably from gas) and had to have in total, morphine injection, 2 lots of oramorphs and have just had a codeine. Basically I'm in a lot of pain, not just slight discomfort like the pre op nurse made it sound like!
Secondly, my chest and throat are as dry as sand, and coughing is hurting!
How long is the grogginess dryness going to last?
Also, my wounds have been glued back together, is that usual? I apparently have stitches on the inside though.
Thanks in advance :)
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Gallbladder removal POST OP
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PopcornBits · 01/02/2017 22:33
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