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Gallbladder surgery! Give me your experiences!

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CoconutSky · 06/09/2025 12:31

Im going in for a gallbladder removal on Friday via keyhole.
I’ve had issues with my gallbladder since about March, after an episode of cholecystitis and jaundice I was put on the priority 2 list and was called on Wednesday with a cancellation for this Friday.

I am absolutely shitting bricks. I’ve had a child born via C Section with GA and I’ve had a GA before but for some reason I am really scared with this one.

Weirdly enough I’m scared mostly about not waking up quickly after the op and sleeping for hours and hours with no way of contacting anyone (don’t ask where that’s come from as I have no idea!)

People who’ve had their gallbladders removed, what was it like? Recovery? How quick did you wake up after surgery and do they wake you up?

Thank you

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Hannahthepink · 06/09/2025 13:23

I know that everyone will experience it slightly differently, but mine is a nice example of going in to surgery at lunchtime and going home at dinnertime. I was woken gently in the recovery room with a cup of tea and a biscuit, and moved to a ward for a couple of hours until my surgeon had popped in to see if I was ok. Honestly, I felt very well that afternoon and got changed and had a sandwich before going home. I took paracetamol and ibuprofen (as much as I could) for a few days, but that was enough. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon and the removal is a relief for you too!