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Q: post gallbladder surgery

asked by: martyb on July 29th, 2009

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I just had my gallbladder removed thru lap Monday the 27th. My question is how long will I continue to keep feeling these air bubbles moving around in the abdominal area? When can I start to eat something that isnt jello or pudding? Any Ideas on what to start my diet with...the dr said to add foods as tolerated..so where do I start..I also havent been able to have a bowel movement and so yesterday I drank a laxative Tea and still nothing..is this normal..also I had 4 incisions...the one at my belly button is extremely sore and bruised..that seems to be the place that is the most uncomfortable ...is that normal? besides that I think I am feeling pretty good..just very bloated...have been trying walking to rid myself of the gas to no avail...any ideas how to get rid of this..its very uncomfortable...Thanks any suggestions will be appreciated...

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GetInMyBelly

replied on July 29th, 2009

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Had mine out on Friday 7/24....had the consipation too.
Try a stool softener and then relax and don't worry....
I had 3 incisions and they are all still very sore, I expect they will be for about 2 weeks. Re foods: you can start eating a low fat diet now. Start light and work your way up. I'm eating normal now (lowfat).

pinkie12

replied on August 1st, 2009

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Hang in there. I just had my surgery 6/25/09. It took a full month before I felt totally back to normal. I couldn't even pee afterwards! The Dr says it's the anestesia that temporarily paralizes things. Take Milk of Magnesia to start your BM's back. Slowly eat things you feel like eating but try and stay on the healthy side. It's better for you anyways. As for the pain; I needed to keep sleeping on my left side due to all the organs on the right. My stomach muscles were shot on my right side for a while too. The Dr. said it was a muscle spasm due to the rod going thru the abdominal wall. It's been a month and I now feel my stomach & insides are normal now. Never even had diarrhea Smile

which is another thing that worried me. Hang in there and take one day at a time. It will all heal and have no more pain Smile

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