Im 4 days post op from this surgery... for anyone who is scared, the pain is nothing like having a gallstone attack! I hope this helps and you got this ❤
cried reading this... been to the ER 4 times in 10 days with absolutely excruciating attacks and painkillers have not worked (not even morphine helped enough for me to be able to stand still) i literally cannot eat ANYTHING now so im starving and im nauseous, weak and tired + caught a cold and have a fever :( so im suffering and dont know when i'll get the surgery yet but im so scared of that too ahhh. The ER wouldnt do emergency surgery because it's not inflamed and there are no 'complications' 🥲 finally met a doctor at my assigned healthcare center today that is sending a referral to a specialist hospital for surgery so now i just have to wait... hopefully not for long...
Yes do it as soon as you can all! In just got my done last night through emergency because mine was so inflamed and infected. Now recovery is much worse than normal.
All the other docs should pay you for doing their job. Thank you for being so thorough and caring about patient education. You are a rare and excellent doc!!
I’ve never had digestive issues, never had gallbladder attacks, none of these issues run in my family. One day I ate at hooters and got the worst food poisoning I’ve ever had in my 25 years of life...I ended up with Salmonella and due to that, 8 months later I had to have this done. When they went in, my gallbladder was shriveled up like a raisin. They said it was operating at 0% when they did my HIDA scan.... guys I went from operating just fine to a dead gallbladder. We need to be more cautious of the stuff we eat 100%. I’ll never trust anyone fully to cook my food unless I see them prepare it and can monitor the temperatures at which it’s cooking. I’ll also never eat dairy or gluten or processed junk or sugar again lol half because it makes me feel sick to my stomach now and half because I don’t ever want my body to be as compromised as it was when it overloaded my gallbladder. I’m only eating healthy things so that if I get sick like that ever again then my body will be able to bounce back and fight it off. We only have one body and so many organs guys so please be careful with them.
Hey friend 🤗 I wanted to know how is your gut health after surgery? Are you able to eat everything normally? Do you have any digestive or constipation problem post surgery? I am quite nervous about post surgery health..
My daughter had her gallbladder removed about 4 or 5 years ago. She said her body of course had to adjust to certain foods. Because she did end up with diarrhea. She said it took her a year to adjust without her gallbladder.
Having surgery in the morning. Say a prayer 🙏❤️.Update...had surgery yesterday morning around 8:00 am and was home by 11:30 am. They put a patch behind my ear because I always vomit after anesthesia. It worked until about 8:30 last night and I vomited quite a bit. Also had a splitting headache until this morning. So far today I’ve only had 1 pain pill. Will take another at bedtime to help with sleep. My stomach feels very bloated today. I didn’t have any shoulder pain like I’ve read others had post surgery. The four incisions are pretty sore today which is to be expected. Thanks Dr for this video. It gave me a clear idea of what happens with the surgery.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday. I’m home now recovering. Thank you for explaining this subject so well. I was concerned about the changes I would have to make. You have put me at ease now.
The changes arent that major just no high fat diets the after after affects are the annoying bit constantly going to the toilet and the heartburn had mine out two weeks ago
@@AaronW-ww4ds So once you have it remove you can't have high fat diets? like keto? After its removed you go lots of heartburn and Toilet visits? No sure if that is what i have but I am getting checked out soon. Did you have yours completely removed? Thanks for clearing that up.
Just came across this whilst recouperating from gallbladder removal in the UK. I am the sixth female in my direct family who has had this operation. Trying to sleep is my biggest problem and getting out of bed is very painful. Also the pain in the shoulder the next day was quite something, and I was glad that I knew about that or I would have worried. Day 4 today and I'm definitely on the mend. We are so lucky that surgeons can operate on us with such skill.
Gallbladder pain is too much, I had my gallbladder removed 2 weeks ago here in the UK, Been in A&E couple of times and they only removed mine because its affecting my pancreas
Interestingly, that shoulder pain is a referred pain from the liver / abdomen area, the shoulder itself is actually fine, it's a bunch of nerves in the abdomen firing that cause it. Had it in both shoulders once on another op.
I'm UK and had mine removed Oct 2022 never had any problems with any of that area untill I had massive problems and immediate removal I was in for 5 days as they couldnt get the infection under control
Male 31 here. Had mine out 3 days ago. So far feel sore in abdominal area both near incisions and internally(but much better since day 1). Will update you all in 10 days... Ok so it’s 3 weeks post surgery. Wounds have healed, but obviously still have the marks and still sensitive to touch.. On top I feel fine, but still a bit of soreness and tenderness under the skin where the incisions were made. Other then that I am able to eat most things and thankfully do not feel any digestive discomfort.. Will keep you all posted at the 8-10 week mark. Ok so it’s been a good 5 months post surgery. I believe the surgery was a success and I have recovered. I can eat anything. I no longer feel bloated after eating oily/fatty foods or any food for that matter. I never realised the stones were the reason for so many discomforts after eating or in general (but mainly after eating) such as bloating, pain and discomfort.
Pratiksha Singh mine was laparoscopic surgery. They made 4 keyhole incisions. One near belly button, one just below the chest and two on the right side below the rib cage..gall bladder removal is generally done this way.
Getting mine in a couple weeks. Every comment on the recovery has a different experience. I’ve honestly never been so scared of the surgery until now . Your comment gives me hope . I pray my recovery and anyone who has an upcoming surgery isn’t bad 😔.
@@deathbycake7637 ,the pain was minimal and it wasn’t all that bad. The first 24 hours was a bit uncomfortable around where the 4 incisions points, but there was pain medication for that! Gradually felt better day 3-4. I was back to work within a week.
This really is a quite informative video ! I got my GallBladder removed just three days ago, I was back to my home within 24 hours of the surgery. Right now, I am in self Isolation. I also took shower, mopped the floor, did dishes, did the laundry ON MY OWN the very next day of the surgery. why I am writing this is don't think TOO much about the post-op life if you don't have anyone by your side, you just have to be a bit careful about the diet for a couple of days, in my case I have been advised to be on a soft diet for five days. I resumed working from home after three days of my surgery. I am feeling quite normal as I was before except the thing I would feel weakness and drowsiness sometimes. Go and get the damn thing removed if you've been diagnosed with the GallStones! You will eventually become accustomed to a healthy diet, I have seen my mom getting used to that.
I'm glad I found this video. This was really insightful. I was just diagnosed with acute cholecystitis but given antibiotics for two weeks. At the time in the hospital, I really didn't want to do the surgery but after seeing this I understand the pros and cons of the surgery and might opt for it. So thank you!
I've been suffering severe pain in my upper-right quadrant and epigastric area for the past few days, I have persistent fever and chills as well. Further, I have an unmitigated and irrational fear of surgery, that being said your video really helped me ease that fear, thank you!
Andwyn H T Lay .... don’t worry about the surgery part because you won’t feel it. Just make sure you take care of yourself after the surgery so you recover properly. Good luck 🌺
Ive been having pain in the gallbladder area for about 3 months. Just went in for an ultrasound today to find out whats happening. Get results next week. Pain has been fluctuating between a 2 and 8. Sometimes i feel sick and some back pain. Just worried about surgery. Just wish i knew what was going on inside. If its infected or not?
Hi! Home POD 1 s/p cholecystectomy for hypoactive gallbladder (gallbladder dyskinesia). Had HIDA scan which showed EF of 14%. Ultrasound and 2 CT scans (also done because I am obese and ultrasounds were non optimal studies) showed no stones at all but ? sludging on 1 CT and fatty liver (steatohepatitis). No lab abnormalities whatsoever. I had chronic r subscapular pain, and RUQ and R side discomfort that was constant. I am home now and all my preoperative symptoms are gone. I am hurting less from the laparoscopic cholecystectomy done yesterday, than I was from the preoperative symptoms! Yay! I am waiting for the fun to begin with the new bowel changes! Thought your video was great Dr. Parker! You are performing a valuable service to people and thanks for that! God Bless you Doc!
Suffering about 8 years. I'd get the pain in my right shoulder blade and feel sick. So I'd take to the bed, sleep it off and wake up fine. That was good for 7 years until last year! I got an attack and the pain didn't go away! I went to hospital and was sent home with antibiotics and painkillers. But by the weekend I was vomiting and not keeping anything down, not even water. So I was admitted to hospital. Then I had an ERCP and suffered internal bleeding from that and nearly died. I lost 2lts of blood and didn't know it until I collapsed at home. I got a transfusion and all is good now. So I was nervous when I got the call to come in to have it removed 2 days ago (2nd March 2021) on my birthday too! Now I understand why the incision near my belly button hurts the most. Thanks for the video. I vaguely remember my surgeon saying it was a success but I must have been enjoying the anesthetic too much. I was meant to be a day case but they couldn't wake me enough to go home safely, so I had to stay over for 1 night. 2 days now after the surgery and so far so good. My bellybutton incision feels like a bad bruise, but I've no pain in the other incisions. I'm also coughing up a little phlegm and have a sore throat and I'm guessing that's from the breathing tube.
Just had mine out, no big deal, little pain a day after but not too bad, I'm 28 and was up walking around 2 hours later, don't worry about it, if you are getting Yours out the pain of an attack is worse then the pain after the surgery
Thank you for posting this video Doc. I am in the hospital as I type this and have a much better understanding of what is going on, and less fear of the unknown.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I'm having this surgery in a few days, and I've been nervous about it. Your thorough explanations of everything really helped put my mind at ease.
I had my gallbladder taken out 2 years ago. Mine was outpatient. While I was in surgery, they found out mine was so badly infected that it came apart while they were pulling it out. So they had to widen my belly-button incision to get it out fully. I was given oral antibiotics, and sent home a couple hours later. I apparently had an extra connection to my gallbladder, so my pain was in a different spot than normal. For that reason, doctors didn't listen to me, for almost 8 years, when I said I was in pain. I will forever be grateful to that Nurse Practitioner for actually listening to me! And taking me seriously!
I had two doctors tell me I was fine and the second one send he would book me an ultrasound scan if I wanted. Good think I kept pursuing this issue. If I went off of the doctors advice who knows where I would be in the future. How are you since the operation?
@@mariemyers6747 i got mine removed 7 years ago, and i was up and moving the next day, i was laid out the night from the local anesthetic. but other then that within 3 days i was going on long walks, and was completely pain free.
Dr. , You are on point with the symptoms I have! I'm seeing my doctor now. LOVE how you explain the truth of understanding what patients may not be able to explain. Thank U!🙏
Kinda ironic that the run time of this video and the information it contains is about ten times more info than the surgeon who did my surgery shared with me. Would have felt a lot more confident knowing why the surgery was being done if the whole process didn't feel so rushed. This was really great.
I was so thankful to have finally found a doctor who would listen to me. I've been suffering with this for years and being rushed to the ER so many times and just brushed out because I don't have insurance. I just recently moved to South Carolina and the ER here did my surgery after I had been rushed in twice in one day for an attack that wouldn't stop. I was in the worst pain I'd ever felt and screaming and crying. They got my pain under control and did the surgery the next day.
I was twenty , very slim, and had only had a couple attacks before the last one. They sent me home from emergency three times before getting a specialist and ultrasound to find what was going on and was sent up for emergency surgery. I was throwing up lots of bile, in horrid pain, it took days to recover in the hospital . They had to put a drain in to clean everything out. Doctor told me it could have killed me if I’d gone much longer. Emergency people thought I was too young and too thin to have gallbladder issues and thought I just wanted drugs.
Of all the UA-cam videos on this topic, this was the most informative. I had gallbladder surgery recently and all went fine. I was looking for post op diet info when I came across this video. Mine was done laparoscopically and was in and out the same morning. this was my third scope outpatient procedure I've had over the past 20 years. The previous procedures were for sport injuries. For all suffering pain from gallstones don't put off the recommended surgery. You will be glad you had it done.
jgolfer49 Hey there! Thanks for sharing! I have to have this procedure as well. How much pain did you have after surgery? Also, did you find a good post-op diet?
Post op went like clockwork. No internal pain from having an internal organ removed. Just some manageable pain on a couple of incision points. Belly button incision was bit sore. Be careful not to reach or stretch too far or you'll definitely feel it. Took two Tylenol twice a day for first couple of days. Didn't need any prescription meds. When I got home just had soup and crackers first day and pretty much sandwiches and salads the first couple of days. I enjoy chicken so had plenty of chicken. It's been 10 days since surgery and haven't had any craving for red meat so that's a good thing. One of the side effects they said may occur would be diarrhea but have not experienced that.pretty much normal bowel movements so far. Hope this helps and good luck.
Watching this video helped me thru my surgery. I had the surgery on Thursday morning 9/17. My wife said the surgery took 1 hour and 30 minutes due to I had a very large stone in there. I cannot phrase the doctor enough, she did a superb job. Minimal incisions and today the pain is very minimal. Today Day 2 - I have been able to walk around and have been eating rice porridge (my wife spoils me lol) and non-salt crackers. I am still sleeping almost upright with 3 pillows because laying down flat still hurts. Loved reading the comments here and enjoyed sharing my experience with you all.
Getting my gallbladder out on August 27, kind of scared especially after watching a few videos. I've already had 2 surgeries done(tubal ligation & hernia). My insides felt they had been ripped, I can only imagine what this will feel like
I have gallstones. I'm recommended gallbladder surgery and I was worried about the surgery but this put me at ease. I have limited to my diet to only salads at this point it hurts so much. I've been worried about the changes I have to make in my life due to having the surgery. Thank you for explaining this to me so well and helping me understand a little better
@@Useruser-hz5uj actually I had to gave it removed or it would've ended my life. I have no issue with my stool if I eat super greasy fat foods then I'll have the runs. So need to worry I'm 100% okay
I was in the exact situation as you. At some point i did not eat for two days because I was worried of the attack. Trust. Me. Have the surgery. Its safe and ull feel 100% better. Im one week post op. Already feeling myself again and not scared of the attacks anymore!
Had mine removed 2 weeks ago. Mine was an infected dead gallbladder. Worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Ended up in ER twice. Was on major antibiotics before and after surgery. Doing good now, still get tired easily, but a little better each day.
@@billdivine9501 Lucky you..Im going 1 year and 3 months and they don't want to do surgery on me due to my obesity and I feel like my GB is about to become infected.I also am getting frequent Kidney infections after a GB attack.. I will bring this up to my doctor next appointment. I heard like majority of the people all have diarrhea alike symptoms that takes like 4-5 years for the body to adjust.
@@Eros13adios Sorry to hear that. Have you tried any of the natural gallbladder cleanse things? There’s a bunch out there I hear, but by the time I started having attacks with zero onset warnings, it was too late for me, it was removed in about a week. Surgeon said it was the worst one he’d seen, and because of the infection that ended up in my blood, if I were older, like in my 70s he said I likely wouldn’t have survived.
@@billdivine9501 Yes, the only reason to remove it is if GB does get infected, then they have no option but to remove it. Also, I only have 2 small Gallstones and it seems they want me to naturally dissolve/passed them. So im going to wait, but im open and wont mind getting it removed.. I will need to talk to my doctor very soon.
got mine taken out 7 years ago, and let me tell you the pain before getting it taken out, was just down right excruciating. mine led to chronic pancreatitis. i was in the hospital for a week and a half and was extremely ill, white as a ghost puking up, and at times just puking nothing from pain. after tho omg so much better.
Had mine removed 2 days ago and I’m in quite a bit of pain still but I wanted to come home ASAP to my 6 week old baby. Reading some stories here gives me hope for the next few days of pain.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday 6/28/23 . Worst pain ever I had experienced ! . Now , I am Home from the hospital and the discomfort is more manageable than the actual pain ! . Best of luck for anyone who’s going to be getting their gallbladder out and wish you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 ❤.
Hey how r you now..? 🙂I am going to go through surgery soon...I want to know ...are you now..able to eat oil and butter and everything else as a healthy person? Do you have any digestive problem or constipation?
@@khushiss.9740Since they never replied I’ll reply for you lol. I had my gallbladder removed back in July, and truthfully a week after my surgery I went straight back to eating unhealthy foods like Burger King and haven’t had any complications myself, even now. Only thing I’ve noticed is I’m more likely to have diarrhea, but I’m able to eat everything I used to before.
@@rebekahritz6354 Nah don’t be! There’s nothing much to it really. Like my previous comment mine got removed but nothing has really changed, I barely if at all changed my diet and I’m perfectly fine! You will however be more prone to having diarrhea since the bile will just be leaking into your intestines without a gallbladder to store it. I have 4 small scars on my belly because they did the laparoscopic procedure. Rarely they’ll have to straight up cut you open. I’m sure you’ll be fine!
Just had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago. I feel so much better. Had no idea the back pain I was having and reaction after eating dairy was my gallbladder.
@lyndsieMiles What kind of back pain did u have? I just had my gallbladder removed last week. My back pain has taken a back seat compared to my post surgery pain. I thought it was odd that my lumbar spine wasn't bothering me as much. Glad u r feeling better.
Am watching this as my daughter is having an emergent cholecystectomy. She had a 2cm stone in the gallbladder; your video helped me visualize what was happening and how they were correcting. Thanks for helping this mom feel confident in my daughter being well cared for.
How is she doing now? I’ve had a 2cm stone for several years. Minimal symptoms, but thinking about getting the surgery now so I can stop stressing about it.
Thank you for this video, Just had my gallbladder taken out 10-12-2021. Was so happy to find this video, thank you for explaining it so well. Had so many questions and I feel most if not all were answered and I feel a bit more at ease knowing I will be ok. Thank you
Excellent video, first explanation I've come across that is actually detailed and down to earth. Am having surgery in 10days, put down a hell of a night again last night, was rushed into hospital by ambulance 2 months ago because of gallbladder, should have had it out then.. Anyhoo thanks for a real life explanation.
I just had emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. Last year, my wife had a planned surgery to remove her endangered gallbladder. I was in the hospital recovering for a week. Lost 30 lbs, and still have a tube draining material from my insides. My wife had a day surgery. Went home that afternoon. Recovered quickly. Moral, treat the problem before the problem treats you.
@@tonysoprano9370 If you read what he said he said his wife planned the surgery to remove the endangered gallbladder and he had to have emergency surgery which means he was in excruciating pain. Plenty of people have minor pains that are tolerable that don't require emergency surgery and therefore they can plan to have that surgery later down the line. You don't have to be in excruciating pain for a doctor to recommend that you have your gallbladder removed. They can see that you have gall stones and say you may not feel anything now but later on you will feel pain and will need surgery.
True,I’am getting mine out this June 4th I don’t have any stones but I’am having symptoms of it going bad so I’am getting mine out before it gets worse my surgeon didn’t tell Me to get it out I told him that I told him to take it out.
Beauty&Flaws it went really well, they kept him in over night. He didn’t have any heavy pain meds after the surgery. I had to keep reminding him that he had an organ removed to get him to take it easy.
I just had mine removed this yesterday, I am in a bit of pain, hopefully it will go away, I also look like I am 5 months pregnant 🤰 lol. I am glad I have people here telling their stories. I know it’s a common procedure but it hard not to you know, help a bit blah after a surgery. Very well explained video Dr. I love how you took the time to make the graphics very neat. 👍🏼👍🏼. If I were in the medical field, I like to have you as my professor. You seem to explain and take the time and it’s great. Plus I think it makes people learn faster. Thank you
I’m literally in the hospital ward right now with this surgery proposed. You explained it so much better. Visual aid really helps. I understand why they do it but doctors, please, when asking the patient if they have any questions….. it’s difficult to know what to ask if you lack the knowledge of what to ask and you don’t want to hold a doctor up throwing questions like darts hoping you ask the right question. Have some common questions to suggest.
had mine out two days ago after the worst pain i have ever had (and I have had two large babies). The pancreatitis was the pain that made me say, kill me, i do not want to live!!!. this surgery was fast and i felt immediate relief when it was over. The pressure and pain from the pancreatitis was the worst!!! 80% of my hospital stay was to let me pancreas rest and get well enough to have the gallbladder removed. I am home now and am on the mend. This was an excellent video about gallbladder surgery.
U don't need it otherwise they wouldn't remove it my mums getting hers out tomorrow I can't sleep a wink it's currently 3am doubt I'm going to sleep untill I hear an update on how she is doing
Had mine out yesterday. I’m 50yr old female, overweight by 4 stone due to needing steroids last 2 yrs. At home now, pain is 5/10. Take those painkillers every 4 hrs!! Coughing up a lot of lung mucus, painful throat. Getting a little chest pains. So glad I’ve had the operation though. Xx
I had mine removed last week and got curious about what tf happened cause my surgeon told me nothing at all. I'm watching all these videos now like, "so that's what they did!"
Very informative. I just found out I need my GB removed and go see my PCP next week before seeing my surgeon and this helps me know what to expect. While everyone is different, this should go smoothly. I've had general anesthesia before and zero problems.
I just had my surgery consultation and I have surgery on Dec 27. Not really nervous. Just glad to finally have no more gallbladder pain. I have been having the upper middle abdominal pains right below the sternum. I completely concur with the whole can't breathe scenario. I woke up last Friday at about 1 AM and was in so much pain that my wife had to take me to the hospital. They gave me some morphine and did another ultrasound and the Doc said the stone was pretty big and I needed to have my gallbladder removed. My surgeon has done 3-400 surgeries so I'm good with him. Will keep you all posted!
I had mine taken out 2 days ago. The pain of the surgery is tolerable compared to gallstone attacks. I can at least find a position where I'm comfortable. Ice packs help a lot and obviously painkillers. Still healing inside so I have abdomen pain, but I'm also relieved from my gallbladder symptoms I could tell immediately. I was anxious about the anesthesia but that was the easiest part. You seem confident already, but good luck.
@John Doe Yup, the pain is horrible. Worse than kidney stones for me. Don't believe these horror story comments. My surgery was a month ago and I feel great, and I can eat anything I want. The first few days suck, mostly getting in and out of bed, but after that you feel better every day.
I was referred today and I'm getting the surgery very soon apparently. The surgeon was all like "oh you know nothing about what the surgery is haha don't worry you don't need to know" because I'm 13 and he thinks I'm fucking stupid
I just had mine done 7 days ago. Since the procedure, I've had 2 "phantom" attacks. Today I had nausea and intense cramping in the upper abdomen. I actually had to pull over and open the car door. Then it passed and I was perfectly fine. I hope this doesn't get to be a habit.
I have surgery Friday 2/26/2021 I’m excited because I will change my diet it’s gonna force me to change my diet not only will I lose weight but then the pain will be gone so for that I’m excited
Just had mine removed 2 weeks ago on an emergency basis. There was pain after the surgery but it wasn’t so bad I didn’t need narcotics for pain. It was bearable pain. So glad it’s out! Recovery was difficult for a month. Then back to normal. If I could go back in time, I would have had the surgery where there are no incisions only go through the bellybutton. Mine was done as an emergency surgery dont be afraid!
Great video I wish I had seen this before my surgery and gallbladder removal. I had a gangrenous gallbladder and was not aware until post surgery. Getting it brought relief and the post op pain was nothing like the pain associated a gallbladder attack
Just had my gallbladder removed a week and a half ago. They found it was full of stones, looking at something else. I’ve never had any pains or attacks. My stones are pigmented stones caused my history with Sickle Cell Anemia. I’ve never had pain or an attack in my gallbladder. I eat healthy and I have eaten this way for the majority of my life, so I’m glad they found it!!! I probably would’ve have never felt it, until it ruptured or something!!! I can’t wait to get back in the gym, a month is going to feel like foreverrrrrrr!!
It is normal to have weird and a slight fearful feeling to any of us humans who will be undergoing any surgery, but after watching this video it made my mind more peacefully with whisper’s smile. In about couple of hours from now, I may be in the OR to undergo laparoscopic surgery. So stay tune.. I’ll keep you posted after the surgery😅
The problem with biliary colic is that it tends to hit only once in a while and so by the time you've forgotten how bad the last attack was ("oh I can survive this!") it comes back with a vengeance all of a sudden.
That's how mine was. It hit me out of nowhere for a few hours 6 nights in a row but then I'd wake up feeling fine and think "well, that sucked." Go about my day forgetting about it then it would hit again 24 hours later with no apparent trigger. After a week of trying to suck it up I went to the ER and left the hospital 3 days later without a gallbladder lol.
@@Divya_86 Thanks and you too! Glad you decided to take care of it. Recovery depends on the person but should be ok. My surgery was 10 days ago on March 30 and the first 5 days were rough. I actually finished my last prescribed pain pill yesterday so we'll see.
I am 65 and just had my gall bladder removed due to gangrene and infection. This was very helpful - I want to eat right going forward. I have had to change my diet twice before for a heart stint and then diabetes. Thank you for your info on the surgery - I was not in a mental state to understand anything but that they were taking it out.
I had my gallbladder removed about 20 years ago. They did the micro surgery. It did wonders, but i began with gassy digestion issues. I cannot digest fatty foods qnd such properly anymore. I learned to burp my heart and bloated tummy out. Quite an entertaining skill. Still better than worrying about exploding gallbladders and the pain of gallstones.
Thank you for more detailed explanation of the surgery! I just had mine removed and when I went to the hospital didn't realize how serious it became....I had 3 attacks over a year and the doctors found it got the point it was affecting my liver and pancreas.😮 I had enough of pain and was ready have it removed, greatful got it done.😁
Got mine out earlier this year, like in February. I had the colic pains, and my sister had hers out years ago, knew the symptoms, and got me some help right away. Mine was not infected, and the Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and it was pretty straightforward. I was off work for a week, but having been overweight, that was a wake-up call. I lost roughly 30 lbs. with Weight Watchers. I don't eat much red meat, and I get chicken, seafood, and veggies, Almond milk, the good stuff.
My general surgeon had a surprise when he started my lap cholecystectomy..I actually had an exploded gallbladder. (It was a mess..4 hr surgery)..he at least stopped when he needed to as to not cause any harm.. (I guess I walked around for at least 2 months with an exploded gallbladder)..
Wow...what did you feel with an exploded gallbladder. I am to get my gallbladder removed soon, but I'm feeling fine right now, and i'm having second thoughts to removing it.
I had emergency surgery 7 days ago to remove my gall bladder. I woke up thinking I was having another heart attack and after x-rays, CT and ultrasound I was rushed into surgery to rid me of this infected little beast. I had ZERO SYMPTOMS until the morning I thought it was actually a heart attack. Recovering nicely and greatful the outcome has been good.
i wish mine was like that, for 3 years they kept telling me it was acid reflux, then i went in puking blood, and that's when they finally did something.
@Dianne Lo mine wasn't so much from anything i ate tho, mine was from how bad the pain would get. also the time i went in puking blood, the gal bladder attack, caused an acute case of pancreatitis.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday at the Ulster hospital in Northern Ireland. After 5 years of pain and agony I'm delighted just watching this procedure and feel blessed its over
I’m a 43 year old male in solid physical shape but I barfed my guts out and had those horrible spasms for 6 plus hours yesterday. It’s my first attack in like a year as I’ve been careful about my diet. I ate a mango and an ice cream shake and it became horrible. I don’t want surgery in general but if I get another unprovoked attack I’m going to have to listen to my wife and get my guts yanked out
This is a spot on explanation, I had my gall bladder removed last 11.7.18 so basically I'm over a week of recovery. I'm back to normal up and about but occasionally some shooting pain and I think its because of the bruising inside. I can lift my 6 months baby but it still hurts a little bit,I have experienced diarrhea,though I only eat light food for 2 weeks. Then hopefully in full recovery.
I wish mine was that simple. Two open exploratory surgeries and 3 months in the hospital fighting for my life. 20 years later, diabetic, had a heart attach, digestive problems and the list goes on.
Excellent video.Very clear explanation and now I understand far better now what I have had done and also helped tounderstand what few problems there are likely to be going forward. Felling better since the op 5 days ago and my recovery is in line with the suggestions in the video.
@@fizaakashif4720 I tried homeopathy. It was a bad idea. I had an infection having it. Ist month of homeopathy didn't cause any trouble to me but when I started 2nd month it was awful pain everytime I used to take the medicine.
Excellent explanation, I get mine out in a few days. Had bariatric surgery last year and developed the stones a few months back, strange that abrupt weight loss coupled with major dietary changes could produce this, but it happens.
Same here but in my case I had found gallbladder stoned just after 3 months of bariatric surgery size one is 13 mm second one is 15 mm Dr said to me they might be there before surgery now I am very confused if they were there before why they didn't do my ultrasound and told me before surgery is it a medical negligence what should I do now another surgeon's are saying go for surgery as soon as possible my surgeon asked me to wait for one year as I am recovering from bariatric surgery just 4 months ago pls help and reply
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Im 4 days post op from this surgery... for anyone who is scared, the pain is nothing like having a gallstone attack! I hope this helps and you got this ❤
I go and talk to a surgeon November 16th to talk about surgery
Thank you. I am scared but you have allowed me to feel more relaxed. 😘. Hope you are doing well 🌹
Just had it 4 days ago THE MOST PAIN I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED
cried reading this... been to the ER 4 times in 10 days with absolutely excruciating attacks and painkillers have not worked (not even morphine helped enough for me to be able to stand still) i literally cannot eat ANYTHING now so im starving and im nauseous, weak and tired + caught a cold and have a fever :( so im suffering and dont know when i'll get the surgery yet but im so scared of that too ahhh.
The ER wouldnt do emergency surgery because it's not inflamed and there are no 'complications' 🥲 finally met a doctor at my assigned healthcare center today that is sending a referral to a specialist hospital for surgery so now i just have to wait... hopefully not for long...
Yes do it as soon as you can all! In just got my done last night through emergency because mine was so inflamed and infected. Now recovery is much worse than normal.
All the other docs should pay you for doing their job. Thank you for being so thorough and caring about patient education. You are a rare and excellent doc!!
I’ve never had digestive issues, never had gallbladder attacks, none of these issues run in my family. One day I ate at hooters and got the worst food poisoning I’ve ever had in my 25 years of life...I ended up with Salmonella and due to that, 8 months later I had to have this done. When they went in, my gallbladder was shriveled up like a raisin. They said it was operating at 0% when they did my HIDA scan.... guys I went from operating just fine to a dead gallbladder. We need to be more cautious of the stuff we eat 100%. I’ll never trust anyone fully to cook my food unless I see them prepare it and can monitor the temperatures at which it’s cooking. I’ll also never eat dairy or gluten or processed junk or sugar again lol half because it makes me feel sick to my stomach now and half because I don’t ever want my body to be as compromised as it was when it overloaded my gallbladder. I’m only eating healthy things so that if I get sick like that ever again then my body will be able to bounce back and fight it off. We only have one body and so many organs guys so please be careful with them.
Hey friend 🤗 I wanted to know how is your gut health after surgery? Are you able to eat everything normally? Do you have any digestive or constipation problem post surgery?
I am quite nervous about post surgery health..
My daughter had her gallbladder removed about 4 or 5 years ago. She said her body of course had to adjust to certain foods. Because she did end up with diarrhea. She said it took her a year to adjust without her gallbladder.
Having surgery in the morning. Say a prayer 🙏❤️.Update...had surgery yesterday morning around 8:00 am and was home by 11:30 am. They put a patch behind my ear because I always vomit after anesthesia. It worked until about 8:30 last night and I vomited quite a bit. Also had a splitting headache until this morning. So far today I’ve only had 1 pain pill. Will take another at bedtime to help with sleep. My stomach feels very bloated today. I didn’t have any shoulder pain like I’ve read others had post surgery. The four incisions are pretty sore today which is to be expected. Thanks Dr for this video. It gave me a clear idea of what happens with the surgery.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday. I’m home now recovering. Thank you for explaining this subject so well. I was concerned about the changes I would have to make. You have put me at ease now.
The changes arent that major just no high fat diets the after after affects are the annoying bit constantly going to the toilet and the heartburn had mine out two weeks ago
@@AaronW-ww4ds So once you have it remove you can't have high fat diets? like keto? After its removed you go lots of heartburn and Toilet visits? No sure if that is what i have but I am getting checked out soon. Did you have yours completely removed? Thanks for clearing that up.
@@ELEVOPR mine was completely removed
Got mine removed today
Update: It has been a few weeks. So glad it’s gone. I recommend getting yours taken out if needed :)
Great information, I may end up having to have mine out…thank you
My surgery is in 2 hours. My surgeon has not told me NOTHING. Im glad I found you.
Hey how did it go? Mine is this Thursday
I’m currently waiting n I’m listening to this..I’m so nervous
Mine is next month, so nervous!
Same here, I wasn’t told any of this, I’m so sorry I had it removed, made me not trust doctors at all anymore. And you gain weight, you don’t lose it!
@@SuzyQ1956 why do you gain weight?
Getting ready to have the surgery and this video was so helpful. Made me feel more calm. Thank you for sharing this!
Just came across this whilst recouperating from gallbladder removal in the UK. I am the sixth female in my direct family who has had this operation. Trying to sleep is my biggest problem and getting out of bed is very painful. Also the pain in the shoulder the next day was quite something, and I was glad that I knew about that or I would have worried. Day 4 today and I'm definitely on the mend. We are so lucky that surgeons can operate on us with such skill.
OMG , I thought I was going to die from those gas pains especially in my right shoulder. Just had mine done a wk ago.
Gallbladder pain is too much, I had my gallbladder removed 2 weeks ago here in the UK, Been in A&E couple of times and they only removed mine because its affecting my pancreas
Interestingly, that shoulder pain is a referred pain from the liver / abdomen area, the shoulder itself is actually fine, it's a bunch of nerves in the abdomen firing that cause it. Had it in both shoulders once on another op.
I'm UK and had mine removed Oct 2022 never had any problems with any of that area untill I had massive problems and immediate removal I was in for 5 days as they couldnt get the infection under control
Does this surgery affect kidneys later in life?
Male 31 here. Had mine out 3 days ago.
So far feel sore in abdominal area both near incisions and internally(but much better since day 1).
Will update you all in 10 days...
Ok so it’s 3 weeks post surgery. Wounds have healed, but obviously still have the marks and still sensitive to touch..
On top I feel fine, but still a bit of soreness and tenderness under the skin where the incisions were made.
Other then that I am able to eat most things and thankfully do not feel any digestive discomfort..
Will keep you all posted at the 8-10 week mark.
Ok so it’s been a good 5 months post surgery. I believe the surgery was a success and I have recovered. I can eat anything. I no longer feel bloated after eating oily/fatty foods or any food for that matter. I never realised the stones were the reason for so many discomforts after eating or in general (but mainly after eating) such as bloating, pain and discomfort.
Which surgery was your's open surgery or laproscopic surgury plz reply must
Pratiksha Singh mine was laparoscopic surgery. They made 4 keyhole incisions. One near belly button, one just below the chest and two on the right side below the rib cage..gall bladder removal is generally done this way.
@@ChasinOneTwelve was the belly button incision IN the belly button or below?
Mica hi, belly button incision was made just above the belly button. Small horizontal incision.
Getting mine in a couple weeks. Every comment on the recovery has a different experience. I’ve honestly never been so scared of the surgery until now . Your comment gives me hope . I pray my recovery and anyone who has an upcoming surgery isn’t bad 😔.
Had my laparoscopic surgery this morning and Dr. Buck’s description and analysis was on point! Thank you!
Also on point
Hi Alan, how are you doing now? How long did the pain from the surgery last?
@@deathbycake7637 ,the pain was minimal and it wasn’t all that bad. The first 24 hours was a bit uncomfortable around where the 4 incisions points, but there was pain medication for that! Gradually felt better day 3-4. I was back to work within a week.
@@Nguy1972 Thank you and glad you're doing well.
Good case to hear , going to have one ,nervous
This really is a quite informative video ! I got my GallBladder removed just three days ago, I was back to my home within 24 hours of the surgery. Right now, I am in self Isolation. I also took shower, mopped the floor, did dishes, did the laundry ON MY OWN the very next day of the surgery. why I am writing this is don't think TOO much about the post-op life if you don't have anyone by your side, you just have to be a bit careful about the diet for a couple of days, in my case I have been advised to be on a soft diet for five days. I resumed working from home after three days of my surgery. I am feeling quite normal as I was before except the thing I would feel weakness and drowsiness sometimes. Go and get the damn thing removed if you've been diagnosed with the GallStones! You will eventually become accustomed to a healthy diet, I have seen my mom getting used to that.
I’m on day 2 and I don’t know how you did this. I can barely get out of bed.
I'm glad I found this video. This was really insightful. I was just diagnosed with acute cholecystitis but given antibiotics for two weeks. At the time in the hospital, I really didn't want to do the surgery but after seeing this I understand the pros and cons of the surgery and might opt for it. So thank you!
I've been suffering severe pain in my upper-right quadrant and epigastric area for the past few days, I have persistent fever and chills as well. Further, I have an unmitigated and irrational fear of surgery, that being said your video really helped me ease that fear, thank you!
Andwyn H T Lay .... don’t worry about the surgery part because you won’t feel it. Just make sure you take care of yourself after the surgery so you recover properly. Good luck 🌺
Get to an E.R! The pain meds will help you forget you anxiety. Don’t wait until it becomes a bad case like mine was. Good luck!
Ive been having pain in the gallbladder area for about 3 months. Just went in for an ultrasound today to find out whats happening. Get results next week. Pain has been fluctuating between a 2 and 8. Sometimes i feel sick and some back pain. Just worried about surgery. Just wish i knew what was going on inside. If its infected or not?
TRY HERB CHANCA PIEDRA. YOU'LL BE AMAZED.
Hi! Home POD 1 s/p cholecystectomy for hypoactive gallbladder (gallbladder dyskinesia). Had HIDA scan which showed EF of 14%. Ultrasound and 2 CT scans (also done because I am obese and ultrasounds were non optimal studies) showed no stones at all but ? sludging on 1 CT and fatty liver (steatohepatitis). No lab abnormalities whatsoever. I had chronic r subscapular pain, and RUQ and R side discomfort that was constant. I am home now and all my preoperative symptoms are gone. I am hurting less from the laparoscopic cholecystectomy done yesterday, than I was from the preoperative symptoms! Yay! I am waiting for the fun to begin with the new bowel changes! Thought your video was great Dr. Parker! You are performing a valuable service to people and thanks for that! God Bless you Doc!
Had my surgery last week. Excellent explanation with out much technical words. Easy to understand. Nice smile Dr
Suffering about 8 years. I'd get the pain in my right shoulder blade and feel sick. So I'd take to the bed, sleep it off and wake up fine. That was good for 7 years until last year! I got an attack and the pain didn't go away! I went to hospital and was sent home with antibiotics and painkillers. But by the weekend I was vomiting and not keeping anything down, not even water. So I was admitted to hospital. Then I had an ERCP and suffered internal bleeding from that and nearly died. I lost 2lts of blood and didn't know it until I collapsed at home. I got a transfusion and all is good now. So I was nervous when I got the call to come in to have it removed 2 days ago (2nd March 2021) on my birthday too! Now I understand why the incision near my belly button hurts the most. Thanks for the video. I vaguely remember my surgeon saying it was a success but I must have been enjoying the anesthetic too much. I was meant to be a day case but they couldn't wake me enough to go home safely, so I had to stay over for 1 night. 2 days now after the surgery and so far so good. My bellybutton incision feels like a bad bruise, but I've no pain in the other incisions. I'm also coughing up a little phlegm and have a sore throat and I'm guessing that's from the breathing tube.
Just had mine out, no big deal, little pain a day after but not too bad, I'm 28 and was up walking around 2 hours later, don't worry about it, if you are getting Yours out the pain of an attack is worse then the pain after the surgery
Amen!!!!
Thanks.such a relief so scared iam.
I need this assurance. Thanks.
Me to I have gallstones the pain horrendous would rather go thru child birth just had bloods done feel like I have Been kicked in the stomach
Thank you. About to have mine out
Doctor: Just had the lypo gallbladder operation and doing great....Thanks for your explanation of the procedure...!!
Thank you for posting this video Doc. I am in the hospital as I type this and have a much better understanding of what is going on, and less fear of the unknown.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I'm having this surgery in a few days, and I've been nervous about it. Your thorough explanations of everything really helped put my mind at ease.
I had my gallbladder taken out 2 years ago. Mine was outpatient. While I was in surgery, they found out mine was so badly infected that it came apart while they were pulling it out. So they had to widen my belly-button incision to get it out fully. I was given oral antibiotics, and sent home a couple hours later. I apparently had an extra connection to my gallbladder, so my pain was in a different spot than normal. For that reason, doctors didn't listen to me, for almost 8 years, when I said I was in pain. I will forever be grateful to that Nurse Practitioner for actually listening to me! And taking me seriously!
I had two doctors tell me I was fine and the second one send he would book me an ultrasound scan if I wanted. Good think I kept pursuing this issue. If I went off of the doctors advice who knows where I would be in the future.
How are you since the operation?
I'm 27 and I had it removed Monday. Was able to walk around the same day, got released Tuesday, and by Wednesday no more pain. It's Thursday.
How r u now
Yes! Please update in 6 months. Thanks!
I'm 27 too. And I am nervous of having surgery.
Did you get tested for covid 19 as well?
@@mariemyers6747 i got mine removed 7 years ago, and i was up and moving the next day, i was laid out the night from the local anesthetic. but other then that within 3 days i was going on long walks, and was completely pain free.
Dr. , You are on point with the symptoms I have! I'm seeing my doctor now. LOVE how you explain the truth of understanding what patients may not be able to explain.
Thank U!🙏
Kinda ironic that the run time of this video and the information it contains is about ten times more info than the surgeon who did my surgery shared with me. Would have felt a lot more confident knowing why the surgery was being done if the whole process didn't feel so rushed. This was really great.
I was so thankful to have finally found a doctor who would listen to me. I've been suffering with this for years and being rushed to the ER so many times and just brushed out because I don't have insurance. I just recently moved to South Carolina and the ER here did my surgery after I had been rushed in twice in one day for an attack that wouldn't stop. I was in the worst pain I'd ever felt and screaming and crying. They got my pain under control and did the surgery the next day.
I was twenty , very slim, and had only had a couple attacks before the last one. They sent me home from emergency three times before getting a specialist and ultrasound to find what was going on and was sent up for emergency surgery. I was throwing up lots of bile, in horrid pain, it took days to recover in the hospital . They had to put a drain in to clean everything out. Doctor told me it could have killed me if I’d gone much longer.
Emergency people thought I was too young and too thin to have gallbladder issues and thought I just wanted drugs.
Instablaster.
Omg that is just awful
I have my surgery on Tuesday the 14th September 2021 to remove my gallbladder n the horrid stones, I can’t wait til it’s gone!
@@girlinterrupted9145 That makes me so mad!!😡 Hope you are better
I am 33 year ashtama pateint and have gall stone. Is this surgery life threating
Of all the UA-cam videos on this topic, this was the most informative. I had gallbladder surgery recently and all went fine. I was looking for post op diet info when I came across this video. Mine was done laparoscopically and was in and out the same morning. this was my third scope outpatient procedure I've had over the past 20 years. The previous procedures were for sport injuries. For all suffering pain from gallstones don't put off the recommended surgery. You will be glad you had it done.
jgolfer49 Hey there! Thanks for sharing! I have to have this procedure as well. How much pain did you have after surgery? Also, did you find a good post-op diet?
Post op went like clockwork. No internal pain from having an internal organ removed. Just some manageable pain on a couple of incision points. Belly button incision was bit sore. Be careful not to reach or stretch too far or you'll definitely feel it. Took two Tylenol twice a day for first couple of days. Didn't need any prescription meds. When I got home just had soup and crackers first day and pretty much sandwiches and salads the first couple of days. I enjoy chicken so had plenty of chicken. It's been 10 days since surgery and haven't had any craving for red meat so that's a good thing. One of the side effects they said may occur would be diarrhea but have not experienced that.pretty much normal bowel movements so far. Hope this helps and good luck.
Digestive enzymes and ox bile
Watching this video helped me thru my surgery. I had the surgery on Thursday morning 9/17. My wife said the surgery took 1 hour and 30 minutes due to I had a very large stone in there. I cannot phrase the doctor enough, she did a superb job. Minimal incisions and today the pain is very minimal. Today Day 2 - I have been able to walk around and have been eating rice porridge (my wife spoils me lol) and non-salt crackers. I am still sleeping almost upright with 3 pillows because laying down flat still hurts. Loved reading the comments here and enjoyed sharing my experience with you all.
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Getting my gallbladder out on August 27, kind of scared especially after watching a few videos. I've already had 2 surgeries done(tubal ligation & hernia). My insides felt they had been ripped, I can only imagine what this will feel like
I had mine removed about 10 years ago and I still get uncomfortable feeling like if it wasn't removed.
This encouraged me.. My husband is preparing to have the same surgery
Good to know ..I wish I had a recliner to sleep in because I'm having this surgery Firday.
I have gallstones. I'm recommended gallbladder surgery and I was worried about the surgery but this put me at ease. I have limited to my diet to only salads at this point it hurts so much. I've been worried about the changes I have to make in my life due to having the surgery. Thank you for explaining this to me so well and helping me understand a little better
Don’t remove your gallbladder you will have diarrea rest of ur life
@@Useruser-hz5uj actually I had to gave it removed or it would've ended my life. I have no issue with my stool if I eat super greasy fat foods then I'll have the runs. So need to worry I'm 100% okay
@@motionlessinwhiteprincess5498 how are you doing now?
I was in the exact situation as you. At some point i did not eat for two days because I was worried of the attack. Trust. Me. Have the surgery. Its safe and ull feel 100% better. Im one week post op. Already feeling myself again and not scared of the attacks anymore!
TRY HERB CHANCA PIEDRA PLEASE. NO NEED FOR SURGERY.
Had mine removed 2 weeks ago. Mine was an infected dead gallbladder. Worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Ended up in ER twice. Was on major antibiotics before and after surgery. Doing good now, still get tired easily, but a little better each day.
Any side effects or changes to your digestive sistem??
@@Eros13adios Yes. Everything I eat seems to give me diarrhea within 15 minutes. But hey, at least I don’t have gallbladder pain anymore.
@@billdivine9501
Lucky you..Im going 1 year and 3 months and they don't want to do surgery on me due to my obesity and I feel like my GB is about to become infected.I also am getting frequent Kidney infections after a GB attack..
I will bring this up to my doctor next appointment.
I heard like majority of the people all have diarrhea alike symptoms that takes like 4-5 years for the body to adjust.
@@Eros13adios Sorry to hear that. Have you tried any of the natural gallbladder cleanse things? There’s a bunch out there I hear, but by the time I started having attacks with zero onset warnings, it was too late for me, it was removed in about a week. Surgeon said it was the worst one he’d seen, and because of the infection that ended up in my blood, if I were older, like in my 70s he said I likely wouldn’t have survived.
@@billdivine9501
Yes, the only reason to remove it is if GB does get infected, then they have no option but to remove it.
Also, I only have 2 small Gallstones and it seems they want me to naturally dissolve/passed them.
So im going to wait, but im open and wont mind getting it removed..
I will need to talk to my doctor very soon.
Just had my gallbladder removed Wednesday. I'm recovering well.. Thanks for your explanation
I’m having a consultation with a surgeon today because of my gallbladder (gallstones). This video is really awesome and informative!
got mine taken out 7 years ago, and let me tell you the pain before getting it taken out, was just down right excruciating. mine led to chronic pancreatitis. i was in the hospital for a week and a half and was extremely ill, white as a ghost puking up, and at times just puking nothing from pain. after tho omg so much better.
My surgery is in a few hours and this has put me at such ease. Thank you!
Had mine removed 2 days ago and I’m in quite a bit of pain still but I wanted to come home ASAP to my 6 week old baby. Reading some stories here gives me hope for the next few days of pain.
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday 6/28/23 . Worst pain ever I had experienced ! . Now , I am
Home from the hospital and the discomfort is more manageable than the actual pain ! . Best of luck for anyone who’s going to be getting their gallbladder out and wish you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 ❤.
Hey how r you now..? 🙂I am going to go through surgery soon...I want to know ...are you now..able to eat oil and butter and everything else as a healthy person?
Do you have any digestive problem or constipation?
@@khushiss.9740Since they never replied I’ll reply for you lol. I had my gallbladder removed back in July, and truthfully a week after my surgery I went straight back to eating unhealthy foods like Burger King and haven’t had any complications myself, even now. Only thing I’ve noticed is I’m more likely to have diarrhea, but I’m able to eat everything I used to before.
I have to get mine removed. I am so scared.
@@rebekahritz6354 Nah don’t be! There’s nothing much to it really. Like my previous comment mine got removed but nothing has really changed, I barely if at all changed my diet and I’m perfectly fine! You will however be more prone to having diarrhea since the bile will just be leaking into your intestines without a gallbladder to store it. I have 4 small scars on my belly because they did the laparoscopic procedure. Rarely they’ll have to straight up cut you open. I’m sure you’ll be fine!
Just had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago. I feel so much better. Had no idea the back pain I was having and reaction after eating dairy was my gallbladder.
@lyndsieMiles What kind of back pain did u have? I just had my gallbladder removed last week. My back pain has taken a back seat compared to my post surgery pain. I thought it was odd that my lumbar spine wasn't bothering me as much. Glad u r feeling better.
Me to i found out the back pain I was having was my gal bladder I thought it was my spine smh
Am watching this as my daughter is having an emergent cholecystectomy. She had a 2cm stone in the gallbladder; your video helped me visualize what was happening and how they were correcting. Thanks for helping this mom feel confident in my daughter being well cared for.
That’s a huge gallstone!😳
I also had a 2cm stone and it was sooo painful. I just got the surgery and feeling much better.
How is she doing now? I’ve had a 2cm stone for several years. Minimal symptoms, but thinking about getting the surgery now so I can stop stressing about it.
Getting mine out in a couple days- thankfully my doctor went over all of this but I'm thankful for this refresher 🙏
Thank you for this video, Just had my gallbladder taken out 10-12-2021. Was so happy to find this video, thank you for explaining it so well. Had so many questions and I feel most if not all were answered and I feel a bit more at ease knowing I will be ok. Thank you
Awesome! Glad I could help!
@@drbuckparkerhello, will the removal of the gall bladder affect the kidneys later in life?
@@navbharat1443 no it will not affect the kidneys
@@drbuckparker thanks for the reply. I read somewhere that it increases kidney cancer risk in young women under 40, after the removal. I am scared
Is it so Dr.☝️
I have my surgical consult this morning. Your video has really put my mind at ease over surgery.
Excellent video, first explanation I've come across that is actually detailed and down to earth. Am having surgery in 10days, put down a hell of a night again last night, was rushed into hospital by ambulance 2 months ago because of gallbladder, should have had it out then.. Anyhoo thanks for a real life explanation.
Thank you for putting my mind at ease. I am having mine removed next month and I've been having so much anxiety over it.
I just had emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. Last year, my wife had a planned surgery to remove her endangered gallbladder.
I was in the hospital recovering for a week. Lost 30 lbs, and still have a tube draining material from my insides.
My wife had a day surgery. Went home that afternoon. Recovered quickly.
Moral, treat the problem before the problem treats you.
Thank you
I had did 2016 now fatty liver
Why would your wife have her gallbladder removed if it didn’t need removal?
@@tonysoprano9370 If you read what he said he said his wife planned the surgery to remove the endangered gallbladder and he had to have emergency surgery which means he was in excruciating pain. Plenty of people have minor pains that are tolerable that don't require emergency surgery and therefore they can plan to have that surgery later down the line. You don't have to be in excruciating pain for a doctor to recommend that you have your gallbladder removed. They can see that you have gall stones and say you may not feel anything now but later on you will feel pain and will need surgery.
True,I’am getting mine out this June 4th I don’t have any stones but I’am having symptoms of it going bad so I’am getting mine out before it gets worse my surgeon didn’t tell Me to get it out I told him that I told him to take it out.
Thank you so much my husband is having this surgery as I am typing this. I feel much better now. You were very thorough and I feel less stressed
Makeup440plus how is he I get mine next week
Beauty&Flaws it went really well, they kept him in over night. He didn’t have any heavy pain meds after the surgery. I had to keep reminding him that he had an organ removed to get him to take it easy.
@@Makeup440plus How is he now? I get my surgery tomorrow...
Alexis Alvarez How did your surgery go??
@@alexisalvarez5522 How did the surgery go??
I just had mine removed this yesterday, I am in a bit of pain, hopefully it will go away, I also look like I am 5 months pregnant 🤰 lol. I am glad I have people here telling their stories. I know it’s a common procedure but it hard not to you know, help a bit blah after a surgery.
Very well explained video Dr. I love how you took the time to make the graphics very neat. 👍🏼👍🏼. If I were in the medical field, I like to have you as my professor. You seem to explain and take the time and it’s great. Plus I think it makes people learn faster. Thank you
Omg is the pregnant look common?! I look like that rn too! 😂
Seahawk Fan it’s been 5 weeks and I’m still swollen, I haven’t worked out yet either. It takes time.
Claudia M. I see. I hope it goes fast for us both then
I’m literally in the hospital ward right now with this surgery proposed. You explained it so much better. Visual aid really helps. I understand why they do it but doctors, please, when asking the patient if they have any questions….. it’s difficult to know what to ask if you lack the knowledge of what to ask and you don’t want to hold a doctor up throwing questions like darts hoping you ask the right question. Have some common questions to suggest.
As a nursing student studying for my medsurg final, I love this video and it was super helpful! Thanks!
This is for gallbladder recovers only. How dare you!
@@Tyler45nilbog bruh 😂 the way I didn’t see the sarcasm at first. I’ve had countless gallbladder surgery patients at this point 😝
had mine out two days ago after the worst pain i have ever had (and I have had two large babies). The pancreatitis was the pain that made me say, kill me, i do not want to live!!!. this surgery was fast and i felt immediate relief when it was over. The pressure and pain from the pancreatitis was the worst!!! 80% of my hospital stay was to let me pancreas rest and get well enough to have the gallbladder removed. I am home now and am on the mend. This was an excellent video about gallbladder surgery.
WE NEED our gallbladder people!
Do everything you can to KEEP it!
U don't need it otherwise they wouldn't remove it my mums getting hers out tomorrow I can't sleep a wink it's currently 3am doubt I'm going to sleep untill I hear an update on how she is doing
Wow. You cleared all my doubts. There are so many conflicting informations on net. Thanks Doc.
Had mine out yesterday. I’m 50yr old female, overweight by 4 stone due to needing steroids last 2 yrs.
At home now, pain is 5/10. Take those painkillers every 4 hrs!!
Coughing up a lot of lung mucus, painful throat. Getting a little chest pains. So glad I’ve had the operation though. Xx
Thank you for your writing, going to have one
You are more informative than my GP or the surgeons...thank you.❤❤
Just had my gallbladder removed yesterday. Now I’m here watching so many videos on what they did
Same here
I had mine removed last week and got curious about what tf happened cause my surgeon told me nothing at all. I'm watching all these videos now like, "so that's what they did!"
Very informative. I just found out I need my GB removed and go see my PCP next week before seeing my surgeon and this helps me know what to expect. While everyone is different, this should go smoothly. I've had general anesthesia before and zero problems.
I had mine out a few years ago and I found todays explanation of it all very interesting. Thank you.
Did the pain ever come back?
I just had my surgery consultation and I have surgery on Dec 27. Not really nervous. Just glad to finally have no more gallbladder pain. I have been having the upper middle abdominal pains right below the sternum. I completely concur with the whole can't breathe scenario. I woke up last Friday at about 1 AM and was in so much pain that my wife had to take me to the hospital. They gave me some morphine and did another ultrasound and the Doc said the stone was pretty big and I needed to have my gallbladder removed. My surgeon has done 3-400 surgeries so I'm good with him. Will keep you all posted!
I had mine taken out 2 days ago. The pain of the surgery is tolerable compared to gallstone attacks. I can at least find a position where I'm comfortable. Ice packs help a lot and obviously painkillers. Still healing inside so I have abdomen pain, but I'm also relieved from my gallbladder symptoms I could tell immediately. I was anxious about the anesthesia but that was the easiest part. You seem confident already, but good luck.
My friend, your words are encouraging. I'm tired of the symptoms and pain. So the surgery seems easy. Rest well and Merry Christmas!
@John Doe Yup, the pain is horrible. Worse than kidney stones for me. Don't believe these horror story comments. My surgery was a month ago and I feel great, and I can eat anything I want. The first few days suck, mostly getting in and out of bed, but after that you feel better every day.
I was referred today and I'm getting the surgery very soon apparently. The surgeon was all like "oh you know nothing about what the surgery is haha don't worry you don't need to know" because I'm 13 and he thinks I'm fucking stupid
@@JosephDuneganhow'd it go btw?
Super awesome. Im waiting for my schedule of surgery and im so scared. Thank you. You made me feel a luttle better
I just had mine done 7 days ago. Since the procedure, I've had 2 "phantom" attacks. Today I had nausea and intense cramping in the upper abdomen. I actually had to pull over and open the car door. Then it passed and I was perfectly fine. I hope this doesn't get to be a habit.
I have surgery Friday 2/26/2021 I’m excited because I will change my diet it’s gonna force me to change my diet not only will I lose weight but then the pain will be gone so for that I’m excited
Just had mine removed 2 weeks ago on an emergency basis. There was pain after the surgery but it wasn’t so bad I didn’t need narcotics for pain. It was bearable pain. So glad it’s out! Recovery was difficult for a month. Then back to normal.
If I could go back in time, I would have had the surgery where there are no incisions only go through the bellybutton. Mine was done as an emergency surgery dont be afraid!
Very good explained 👍😊👌 by the way , what a handsome doctor 😊
Great video I wish I had seen this before my surgery and gallbladder removal. I had a gangrenous gallbladder and was not aware until post surgery. Getting it brought relief and the post op pain was nothing like the pain associated a gallbladder attack
Just had my gallbladder removed a week and a half ago. They found it was full of stones, looking at something else. I’ve never had any pains or attacks. My stones are pigmented stones caused my history with Sickle Cell Anemia. I’ve never had pain or an attack in my gallbladder. I eat healthy and I have eaten this way for the majority of my life, so I’m glad they found it!!! I probably would’ve have never felt it, until it ruptured or something!!! I can’t wait to get back in the gym, a month is going to feel like foreverrrrrrr!!
Omg a month?!?! 🤯😳
Oh god.. I'm getting mine done on the 24th..
I am having surgery in two days. Thank you for this wonderful explanation doc. Much appreciated
Had my surgery today ,still in the hospital so far so good 👍 😊
It is normal to have weird and a slight fearful feeling to any of us humans who will be undergoing any surgery, but after watching this video it made my mind more peacefully with whisper’s smile. In about couple of hours from now, I may be in the OR to undergo laparoscopic surgery. So stay tune.. I’ll keep you posted after the surgery😅
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You have a way of making me laugh at normally fearful things. Thank you Doc.
The problem with biliary colic is that it tends to hit only once in a while and so by the time you've forgotten how bad the last attack was ("oh I can survive this!") it comes back with a vengeance all of a sudden.
That's exactly how I treat it😅
Exactly same here
That's how mine was. It hit me out of nowhere for a few hours 6 nights in a row but then I'd wake up feeling fine and think "well, that sucked." Go about my day forgetting about it then it would hit again 24 hours later with no apparent trigger. After a week of trying to suck it up I went to the ER and left the hospital 3 days later without a gallbladder lol.
@@roseiam wish you an awesome recovery... Got mine out yesterday and today I'm home lil sore but better 😅
@@Divya_86 Thanks and you too! Glad you decided to take care of it. Recovery depends on the person but should be ok. My surgery was 10 days ago on March 30 and the first 5 days were rough. I actually finished my last prescribed pain pill yesterday so we'll see.
I am 65 and just had my gall bladder removed due to gangrene and infection. This was very helpful - I want to eat right going forward. I have had to change my diet twice before for a heart stint and then diabetes. Thank you for your info on the surgery - I was not in a mental state to understand anything but that they were taking it out.
Beet Flow saved me from surgery. I'm so thankful.
I had my gallbladder removed about 20 years ago. They did the micro surgery.
It did wonders, but i began with gassy digestion issues. I cannot digest fatty foods qnd such properly anymore. I learned to burp my heart and bloated tummy out. Quite an entertaining skill.
Still better than worrying about exploding gallbladders and the pain of gallstones.
take ox bile supplements and probiotics
Thank you for more detailed explanation of the surgery! I just had mine removed and when I went to the hospital didn't realize how serious it became....I had 3 attacks over a year and the doctors found it got the point it was affecting my liver and pancreas.😮 I had enough of pain and was ready have it removed, greatful got it done.😁
Got mine out earlier this year, like in February. I had the colic pains, and my sister had hers out years ago, knew the symptoms, and got me some help right away. Mine was not infected, and the Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and it was pretty straightforward. I was off work for a week, but having been overweight, that was a wake-up call. I lost roughly 30 lbs. with Weight Watchers. I don't eat much red meat, and I get chicken, seafood, and veggies, Almond milk, the good stuff.
I have surgery in a week and this was the best video ever
Thanks for the great explanation, i just got home from this surgery and now i know what all my surgeon did!
Extremely informative. Thank you for making this video.
My general surgeon had a surprise when he started my lap cholecystectomy..I actually had an exploded gallbladder. (It was a mess..4 hr surgery)..he at least stopped when he needed to as to not cause any harm.. (I guess I walked around for at least 2 months with an exploded gallbladder)..
Debra Shea 😮 ouch I hope you are ok now
Wow...what did you feel with an exploded gallbladder. I am to get my gallbladder removed soon, but I'm feeling fine right now, and i'm having second thoughts to removing it.
angaleez o did you have the surgery?
@@markallen9389 I finally did two days ago, now I'm fighting the belly pain.
@@angaleez How do you feel now? Can u eat anything with no problems? Do u have the diarreha everyone talks about having with every meal?
Thank you for your thorough explanation. It is truly helpful and appreciated. My surgery is tomorrow morning. I am feeling positive 🙏
How did your surgery go?
I had emergency surgery 7 days ago to remove my gall bladder. I woke up thinking I was having another heart attack and after x-rays, CT and ultrasound I was rushed into surgery to rid me of this infected little beast. I had ZERO SYMPTOMS until the morning I thought it was actually a heart attack. Recovering nicely and greatful the outcome has been good.
i wish mine was like that, for 3 years they kept telling me it was acid reflux, then i went in puking blood, and that's when they finally did something.
@Dianne Lo mine wasn't so much from anything i ate tho, mine was from how bad the pain would get. also the time i went in puking blood, the gal bladder attack, caused an acute case of pancreatitis.
Very informative, thank you :D
I had my gallbladder removed yesterday at the Ulster hospital in Northern Ireland.
After 5 years of pain and agony I'm delighted just watching this procedure and feel blessed its over
Excellent video, I had mine out a week ago. I wished I had watched this before. Very well explained. Sincere thanks!
I’m a 43 year old male in solid physical shape but I barfed my guts out and had those horrible spasms for 6 plus hours yesterday. It’s my first attack in like a year as I’ve been careful about my diet. I ate a mango and an ice cream shake and it became horrible. I don’t want surgery in general but if I get another unprovoked attack I’m going to have to listen to my wife and get my guts yanked out
Thankyou for video!!!! Been worried about having surgery. Appreciate the education Dr!
This is a spot on explanation, I had my gall bladder removed last 11.7.18 so basically I'm over a week of recovery. I'm back to normal up and about but occasionally some shooting pain and I think its because of the bruising inside. I can lift my 6 months baby but it still hurts a little bit,I have experienced diarrhea,though I only eat light food for 2 weeks. Then hopefully in full recovery.
Grey Doll Are you doing better?
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I wish mine was that simple. Two open exploratory surgeries and 3 months in the hospital fighting for my life. 20 years later, diabetic, had a heart attach, digestive problems and the list goes on.
Thank you so much for this wonderful explanation! Well done and so helpful.
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Excellent presentation, Thanks.
Awesome. you helped me a lot as my father has done such surgery. No i feel more enlighted.
Thank you vey much. Greeting from Morocco Africa
Having mine soon. Thanks for the video makes me feel better about it when it comes up
Awesome video, very helpful and informative 👍
Excellent video.Very clear explanation and now I understand far better now what I have had done and also helped tounderstand what few problems there are likely to be going forward. Felling better since the op 5 days ago and my recovery is in line with the suggestions in the video.
Great vid! I just got my gallbladder removed, so it was pretty interesting to see. Thanks!!
Katia Hernas did it hurt after? i need to get it soon
im in pains and u got me laughing " hello dead gallbladder" lol
Try homeopathic medicines it's really effective and can dissolve stones 😊
Zodiac Queen GaminG can you suggest medicine name
He has a cool voice
@@fizaakashif4720 I tried homeopathy. It was a bad idea. I had an infection having it. Ist month of homeopathy didn't cause any trouble to me but when I started 2nd month it was awful pain everytime I used to take the medicine.
I just had mine done, and almost popped a stitch! 😝
Fantastic video and information. Thank you!
Even though I had my gallbladder & 7 gallstones removed the information was great it helped me to understand more with your Viedo Thank you 😊
Thank you for this video I have surgery on the 21st of this month
Had mine removed this Sunday. Glad I'm did currently recovering can't wait to get better
How are you doing now? X
How are you doing now??
How are you?
Very informative video. Thank you Doctor. God bless you always 🙏🏾
Just got my gallbladder removed yesterday morning. I’m on Day 2 today, glad I did it. I will know what to expect through my recovery.
Does it hurts??? I'm having my surgery next week and I'm scared
Did you had normal surgery or laproscopic surgery
Felix21 i had mine i was scared too. I was super nervous and scared but it went by so quickly. It was like nothing. Now I just have recovery pain lol
@@sppp did you have open surgery or did they go thru your belly button?
@@killamilla702 My bellybutton
Thanks for taking your time to actually explain something important !
Excellent explanation, I get mine out in a few days. Had bariatric surgery last year and developed the stones a few months back, strange that abrupt weight loss coupled with major dietary changes could produce this, but it happens.
Same here but in my case I had found gallbladder stoned just after 3 months of bariatric surgery size one is 13 mm second one is 15 mm Dr said to me they might be there before surgery now I am very confused if they were there before why they didn't do my ultrasound and told me before surgery is it a medical negligence what should I do now another surgeon's are saying go for surgery as soon as possible my surgeon asked me to wait for one year as I am recovering from bariatric surgery just 4 months ago pls help and reply