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Gallbladder - Gone!
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 9:48 pm
by coriolis
My wife Theresa had her gallbladder taken out today. Everything went well. In at 7:30 AM. Home at 4:00 PM. The wonders of modern laparoscopic surgery! She's in bed resting comfortably (the wonders of percocets!) and hopefully will be back on her feet and able to eat normally again soon.
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:17 pm
by Terry
wow, that was quick. Best regards for a speedy and total recovery. And Merry Christmas to you both.
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:36 pm
by Miss Mary
Ed - glad your wife's surgery went so well. Take good care of her!!
Mary
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:00 pm
by Lindaloo
Glad everything went well Ed!
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:05 pm
by yoda
Terry wrote:wow, that was quick. Best regards for a speedy and total recovery. And Merry Christmas to you both.
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:06 am
by Skywatch_NC
Ed, GREAT to hear that Theresa's surgery went well and continued prayers and warm thoughts sent her way for a speedy recovery!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!
Eric
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:38 am
by Stephanie
Wow Ed! I'm glad that everything went well!
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:38 am
by JenBayles
That's wonderful that everything went so well! However, do not be fooled by how "pretty" the outside looks: They did a lot of work in there and it takes a while to heal. She's going to be pretty tired for several days while the body does its thing to recover. Best wishes for no pain and a very speedy recovery!
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 11:57 am
by Rainband
Merry Christmas to you and yours Ed, Glad the surgery went well
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:17 pm
by azsnowman
Glad everything went WELL Ed.....give her lotsa TLC! She WILL feel a MILLION times better, I had the same thing done 7 years ago, talk about feeling BETTER! She does however have to watch her diet from quite a few months (12-13).....but after that, it's SMOOTH sailing!
Dennis
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:46 am
by Miss Mary
Ed - how's your wife doing now? Hopefully, continuing to heal well.
Dennis is correct - her diet is now very important. Unfortunately in my case, I never know if my troubles are from having my GB out or part of my colon removed. But I have read one important tip for GB patients to use - simple, calcium supplements. One patient/member on a WebMD medical board swears by them and occasionally posts for patients that just had their GB out (and are having lots of trouble). This is the product she uses (one with every meal, 3 a day). Now I'm trying them and I do see an improvement. So keep this in mind, if Theresa notices a change (er, umm, will leave it at that!).
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp17264_33491 ... ablets.htm
Mary
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:04 am
by sunny
I just saw this - I hope Theresa is recovering nicely!! Happy New Year!
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:59 am
by isobar
Great news Ed!
It sure is quite a different procedure and recovery time now than it used to be.
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:02 pm
by Miss Mary
Donna - it sure is! My mom had her GB out in 1975 and was in the hospital for 10 days! And flat on her back for 7. Now if you do stay overnight, they get you up and moving within 12 hours of any surgery, major or not. A far cry indeed from how surgeries were done and how patients recouperated.
Mary
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 6:09 pm
by coriolis
Thanks for all the well wishes everybody. I'll let Theresa know that you're all pulling for her. She's gradually improving, but as the doc said: "you just had major abdominal surgery."