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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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HarperValley · 06/09/2025 14:47

Mine was fine, went into theatre at 9am and was home by 230pm (I do live very near the hospital to be fair) feeling pretty good. I took the two weeks off they recommended but to be honest was feeling fine by the second week. I don’t remember much in the way of pain or discomfort so it can’t have been that bad.

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