AFTER CHOLECYSTECTOMY
I have just undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to inflamed gall bladder (result of numerous gall stones). I have suffered recurring stomach pain, bloating and indigestion for years and when I was diagnosed last year, I was a bit worried because my doctor suggested surgery. I’m currently under medication at that time for hyperthyroidism so I refused her suggestion to undergo surgery. After a few months, my thyroid level result became normal so I decided to follow up on my gallbladder problem. I was referred to a surgeon and after seeing my untrasound result, he decided to set the date for my surgery. According to my surgeon he is going to do a laparospic cholecystectomy possible open surgery. It wasn’t 100% laparospic cholecystectomy surgery because there’s a chance that the gallstones wouldn’t fit into their instruments and if it’s the case then they would have to cut me open. However I was fortunate that what they did was the first, laparoscopic-surgery so I din’t have that big scar on me. It was just 4 tiny different holes in my stomach and the pain wasn’t hard to bear. after 3 days I can walk without pain anymore.
My doctor told my that I have to refrain from eating fatty foods and anything oily. The gallbladder is not present anymore so my liver will have difficulty digesting fats. Since writing this post, it was only 10 days after my operation. The surgery was done 10 days ago and trying my best not to eat foods that are high in fats. I don’t eat meat and I don’t eat fried foods.
After my operation, I was only allowed to take sips of water for my medicine but after a day, they allowed me to eat soup and water. After a few days, they allowed me to eat full meals but not too much. I’m in a low fat diet and I’m going to maintain that even it it’s not needed because I want to stay healthy and fit.
After cholecystectomy, I think it would be better if I exercise regularly and eat healthy meals everyday. I’m glad that I don’t feel stomach pain after eating anymore and I don’t feel the pain that I always feel in between my shoulder blades and I don’t feel difficulty breathing so I’m glad I wen’t thru the surgery.
CHOLECYSTECTOMY AFTER
I’ve researched about the problems that may arise after cholecystectomy and these problems includes BILE LEAK, ADEHESION etc. Bile leak is possible after the surgery and this is painful for a patient to handle and needs immediate medical treatment when there is too much bile leaking into the system. Patients posted their problems after cholecystectomy on ehealthforum.
If you don’t have inflammation, there is an alternative for you to flush out your gallstones. It works for a lot of people but it didn’t work for me because mine is inflamed for years. I will write about it on this blog on my next posts.
For those who have undergone cholecystectomy, taking daily probiotic supplement will improve your digestion and it will help to lessen bloating sensation after meals.The friendly bacteria in these supplements can help break down food.
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