[Rusty666]

[umair11]

i had this operation too on 30th April, 2009.
there were three stones. it was very painful. it took me a week to stand on my feet properly after operation...

you had more stones so i guess yours was worse than my case.

may you recover soon.
take care of your health.

regards

[mintycbo]

I know someone who recently had this surgery, before she had the surgery, she couldn't walk or go anywhere or do anything... One good thing in your pictures, looks like it was done laproscopically, small inscision,camera/tools. Had it been an open surgery? yikes!

[shinsgirl]

Originally Posted by mintycbo ↗

I know someone who recently had this surgery, before she had the surgery, she couldn't walk or go anywhere or do anything... One good thing in your pictures, looks like it was done laproscopically, small inscision,camera/tools. Had it been an open surgery? yikes!

Yep I am definitely thankful it was done laproscopically. Large incisions are no fun. I've had a few. The big problem in recovering is the terrible pain that you have due to the co2 being pumped into your stomach. It causes neck, back and shoulder pain that I have never experienced before. I was miserable and almost unable to move for a week.

[Sharon]

Sorry you had to endure such an awful op but guess it was worth it to relieve the symptoms. Thanks for sharing your story

I had staples in my scalp after neurosurgery and they were really itchy and annoying!! They came out quicker and with no snagging than regular sutures though.

[shinsgirl]

Originally Posted by Sharon. ↗

Sorry you had to endure such an awful op but guess it was worth it to relieve the symptoms. Thanks for sharing your story

I had staples in my scalp after neurosurgery and they were really itchy and annoying!! They came out quicker and with no snagging than regular sutures though.

Oh wow, in your scalp. I can imagine how itchy that would be. The removal is so much simpler than stitches to me but the healing process with staples is longer.

[mitzy_69]

I've seen quite a few of these operations and I love trying to guess how many stones are going to be removed from the gall bladder lol

[Tibsim]

Ouch! Can't Believe they gave you staples. I got mine yanked out but they glued me shut! And yes, next to torture or a heart attack, a full on gallbladder attack is the worst pain imaginable! Still have my 3 biggest stones in a vile, broke one open to see, lot's of yellow and green bile goodness lol!

[shinsgirl]

Originally Posted by Tibsim ↗

Ouch! Can't Believe they gave you staples. I got mine yanked out but they glued me shut! And yes, next to torture or a heart attack, a full on gallbladder attack is the worst pain imaginable! Still have my 3 biggest stones in a vile, broke one open to see, lot's of yellow and green bile goodness lol!

They didn't even give me the option to see which was kinda lame. I wanted to know what was mucking up my insides so badly.

[shinsgirl]

Update. The incision on my side does not want to heal. It has been 3 weeks since my surgery. Sigh...