What is the process of having gallbladder surgery?

I only found out which my gallbladder is full of gallstones as well as which it will need operation to fix. My subject is this: what is a routine from a time we arrive during a sanatorium for a pre-op to a liberation afterward? we have listened with a ubiquitous anesthesia, we have to have a respirating tube. Does any one know if which will be a case? Also, how about IV’s? we am brand new to all of this as well as any assistance would be appreciated! Thank you!

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  • ragdollsnmaines
    September 8th, 2009 at 4:58 am

    It’s not too bad, just make sure they give you an antiemtic (antipuke) meds. Anesthesia makes a lot of people vomit, and with abdominal surgery you won’t feel too good throwing up. So ask for Zofran, you’ll be glad you did.

  • Gellar
    September 8th, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I had my gallbladder taken out two months ago. Here is what my process was. Surgery was scheduled for 8 am, told to arrive at 6 am. Got there, checked in to outpatient surgery. Then did the registration process with all the paperwork. Then taken to pre-op. Changed into gown and socks. IV was started, just to help with fluids during surgery. Talked with several people during this time: nurses, nurse anesthetist, anesthesiologist, and my surgeon. At about 745 they took me by wheelchair to the OR. Got on the table, nurse said she was going to give me some meds to help relax me, and then I don’t remember anything until waking up afterwards. I know there was tube in my throat because they told me and my throat was sore afterwards (plus tube is required for all general anesthesia). Woke up in recovery (clock said just before 9), have heart rate monitored and they take care of the pain. About 1/2 hour later, once fully awake, taken to post op. Post op for me was a recliner because it was outpatient. Was in post op, they gave me water and crackers and pain meds (!!!). Nurse looks at your incisions (there are four small ones if laparascopic). I was supposed to go home at 1130, but I was still in pain. I ended up going home at about 1. I walked out of the hospital on my own (well my nurse and parents with me). Layed on the couch the rest of the day. Surgery was on Thursday, was back at school for clinical on Tuesday. I have not had any problems since, all my pain and other symptoms are gone (YAY!!).

    Only problem I had was reactions to the pain killers, which is rare. And I ended up reacting to two different ones.

    Just remember to eat light after surgery, stay on schedule with pain meds, and take it easy for a day or two.

    Easiest thing I have ever done.

  • gallbladder symptoms
    September 10th, 2009 at 5:36 am

    @gellar, what kind of reaction did you have to the pain killers

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