Gallbladder Surgery

[krisb]

I know that a lot of you have had your gallbladders removed so I need some advice.

I had my gallbladder out last friday and I still feel lousy. My belly is very bloated, I look pregnant and I have a lump next to my belly button that hurts. My family is telling me it's not normal and there is something wrong but the doc said I would need about 2 weeks to feel better. I have to see him next week for my follow up but I don't know if I should get in sooner.

[Mother of Jibril]

I'm sorry I don't know much about gallbladder surgery specifically, but do you have a fever? That's a clear sign of infection... definitely something to get checked out ASAP.

[Lisa16]

When I had mine out, there was a small hematoma that formed at the belly button incision site. With this you could see a great deal of bruising and some of the trapped blood would leak out from time to time. It looked like hershey's syrup. If this is the case, the doctor will try to get some of the hematoma out when you go in.

I would say to wait until you see him, but if you are really worried, then call it in or go to the ER if the pain gets too bad. I ended up going in, but they do tend to protect the surgeon and don't like to do anything much except reassure you.

For me, the worse part was the post surgical D. They put me on a cholestrymine powder and I had troubles for about a year afterwards. I hope this is not the case for you.

I really hope the surgery helps you and that you feel much better quickly.

Hang in there.