If you follow my personal Facebook account you may have noticed last month that I was spamming Facebook with my regular updates on my operation … Although I work hard at trying to not be spammy on Facebook I was in a mess and needed positivity.
After having an awful time of it for nearly a year I had been having the most uncomfortable pains under my ribs on the right, and heartburn and indigestion along with quite acute bouts of IBS like symptoms and so when back in December last year it was discovered that I had a giant gallstone in my gallbladder that in fact could be the culprit to my issues I was relieved to hear it was going to be taken out.
I was relieved until the phone call that made it real and gave me 9 days notice of the cancellation appointment they had given me for the 27th March.
Within an hour of agreeing to the slot I was in turmoil, I felt sick, anxious and out-and-out terrified, you see I have a problem .. I have a fear of death and so anything that takes the control from me (prime example an operation) and I go into complete meltdown.
By the morning of the operation I was having a complete meltdown .. with feeling sick, hot and cold sweats almost hyperventilating … thankfully hubs was with me and his laid-back attitude does tend to chill me out.
Thankfully I didn’t have to wait too long and I was down in theatre just after lunch instead of having to wait all afternoon as originally thought although paper pants never ever get anymore attractive either!
On waking in recovery I was in immense pain but thankfully an extra shot of morphine did the trick and after a few hours drifting in sleep limbo land while the aesthetic wore off I was certain I was not staying in!
So when hubs came back I was off! home within 9 hours of surgery …
There really is nothing like recuperating at home compared to a hospital ward.
After a month I can now confirm that deciding to go ahead and have my gallbladder removed was the wisest choice ever! … My 4 wounds have healed well and within a week or so I was pretty much doing everything I did before, although now minus the continued gallstone pain!
Good riddance gallbladder .. It wasn’t nice knowing you!
Wow! You were home quick! I’m so glad you are feeling better…..
Glad you’re on the mend hon x
I too had my gallbladder removed but on the 9th of March!!! I had been having severe shoulder pain since the birth of son #3 and assumed it was something as a result of giving birth!! After many tests it was confirmed that I had gall ‘sludge’ rather than a stone which is apparently more damgerous than having stones??? I was given 2 days notice after someone cancelled their appointment. It has been the best thing I’ve ever done!! How are your 4 wounds healing?? Mine are hardly there now….amazing xx
Glad the op did the job, and you’re well mended
I am so glad that you’re feeling pretty much back to normal and all went well. Onwards and upwards lovely! x
I had my gallbladder out many years ago and don’t miss it at all. Just in case you’re experiencing any stomach issues (without giving TMI, stay near a toilet if you eat anything particularly greasy for a while !), that all settles down within a few months. What makes me laugh is the main scar in your bellybutton – you only see it when you’re about 8 month’s pregnant ! 🙂
Oh I am so envious, I am still waiting to have mine removed! I can’t imagine a life without a constant grumbling pain, I imagine I will put on about 5 stone in weight from being able to eat again. Gall bladder op envy, who’d have thought it. xx
Ahhhh hon I am so pleased the op was a success and you’re happy about your decision to remove the gallbladder. Hurrah to a pain free life. Hugs xxx
I am glad you got it out and everything went well for you. I had mine out last year and i can honestly say it was the best thing i ever did. I too was terrified before my op and very nearly cancelled as i thought i was going to die on the operating table, thankfully my operation was the first operation of the day so i could not back out. It is so nice being able to eat and not have to worry about that pain isn’t it ? xx