How Long Does It Take To Recover From Gall Bladder Treatment?

Gall bladder surgery is mostly performed by inserting a tiny video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions to see inside the abdomen of the patient and remove the gallbladder. In some cases, doctors may use one large incision to remove the gallbladder. Though every surgical procedure carries some risks, open gallbladder removal is considered a safe operation and complications are rare. Before the procedure, the doctor performs a complete physical examination and medical history to minimize the risks. When the gallbladder is removed, bile made by the liver can no longer be stored between meals. Instead, the bile flows directly into the intestine anytime the liver produces it.

Gall bladder treatment usually takes around four to six weeks after which the patient can return to his normal activities. After open gall bladder surgery, the patient is required to stay in the hospital for three to five days. People who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week but in two to three weeks they have much less discomfort than people who opt for open gall bladder surgery. One can lead a perfectly normal life without a gallbladder. The liver will still make enough bile to digest the food, but instead of being stored in the gallbladder, it drips continuously into the digestive system.

Gall bladder treatment side effects include difficulty digesting fat, diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, constipation, intestinal injury, jaundice, or fever. There is usually minimal pain associated with gall bladder surgery. The abdomen becomes sore for a while and some patients have shoulder pain for the first day or two. The shoulder pain is caused by gas left in the abdomen during the operation. Laparoscopic gall bladder treatment is less painful and the healing process is faster as compared to open gall bladder surgery.

The best foods to eat for faster recovery after gall bladder treatment are potatoes, oats, barley, turmeric, peppermint tea, apple cider vinegar, whole grain bread, pasta, rice, cereal, raw nuts such as almonds, walnuts and cashews, sprouted grains, fruits, and vegetables. You can cleanse your gall bladder by drinking four tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice eight times a day empty stomach.

A doctor will recommend gallbladder removal if your gallbladder is causing a severe, acute problem or has become a chronic concern. Some symptoms that may indicate the need for gallbladder removal include sharp pain in the right upper portion of your abdomen that can radiate to the middle of your abdomen, right shoulder, or back, fever, nausea, or bloating.

Sometimes a doctor will wait and watch to see if gallbladder-related symptoms lessen. Diet changes, such as reducing overall fat intake, may also help. If symptoms persist, a doctor may recommend surgery. After laparoscopic gall bladder surgery, patients complain of back shoulder pain and discomfort due to port site incisions. Shoulder and sub-diaphragmatic pain occur in about 12% to 60% of patients. Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery may also cause some bloating but the discomfort should go away within a couple of days. The patient can resume all normal activities within a week but he needs a follow-up appointment with the doctor about two weeks after laparoscopy.

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