I had my gall bladder removed laparascopically on Saturday and apart from achy shoulders from the CO2 gas and a few twinges at the incision sites, I am feeling fine and very relieved.
I can't believe that it was all done so quickly. I had heard that there was a long waiting time for this procedure but from seeing my GP with the first incidence of GB pain and having the op, it was only 3 months! Mind you, I did say I would be happy to go in on a cancellation slot so maybe that made a difference. I cannot praise the NHS enough-the staff at the hospital were wonderful and anwered all my queries (and there were many!) putting my mind at rest, and the GP surgery staff were great too.
I realise I may have been lucky and I am so grateful that everything went so smoothly.
Good luck to all of you who are awaiting or recovering from surgery!
Hi Maz! Well done! It's so nice to read such a positive outcome, as a lot of the posts have been horendous! Hope things continue to go well for you. Please keep us informed, or you can send me a private message. Just go to the link "Send private message" Val.
Good to hear everything went well and you are on the road to recovery.
I read horror stories from other about their experiences, but they seemed to be few and far between.
In the long run, Having mine removed was the best decision. I don't get sick anymore, I can eat normally again, and I can do it without being in agony.
Thank you all for your replies. I am feeling a bit sore this morning but that's to be expected I think. I am going to attempt popping in to my work today (my husband will be driving!) to give the boss my sick note. Maybe moving around more will ease the remaining twinges.