Gallbladder surgery

The recovery time for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is about two weeks (or more, depending on the individual). Here's what to expect both during and after gallbladder surgery.

Sharing my experience with gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) including the diagnosis, procedure, recovery, and life afterwards.

Learn about life with scars after gallbladder surgery, including if and when you can expect them to heal and how to sleep comfortably with them.

Do you know how to sleep after gallbladder surgery? Here are the most practical tips. See how you can take care of yourself after your operation.

You may require gallbladder removal surgery if you notice a sharp pain in the abdomen or some other symptoms caused by gallstones.

First things you’ll need immediately post surgery according to my RN of 30 years mother who helped me settle in: 1. Colase Stool Softener, to take daily 1-2 x day 2. Neproxen anti-inflammator…

Wondering about your diet after gallbladder surgery? I was too! Many doctors will tell you that you can return to a normal diet after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) But, for many people that is simply not the case. So, what can you eat? Are there any foods you should avoid? Keep reading to find out! I had my gallbladder removed using a procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy in October 2010. The fact that it was a laparoscopic surgery meant that the healing process…

I had my gallbladder surgery right after Thanksgiving and I’m finally really to give you all the details. This is a common surgery and I was shocked when many of my friends, Instagram followers, and blog readers mentioned that they’ve had theirs removed also. I’ve been having GI issues for a while, but for the...Read More »

This is what it was like for me to go through gallbladder surgery.