How long should I stay off work after a gallbladder surgery?
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Honestly, its better you consult a specialist to find out what's best for you. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry.\n\ngood luck\n\nLove is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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It depends on the size and amount of stones that you have.As far as alternative treatment is considered,stay away from so called "gall bladder flushes",trying to flush out stones yourself is a serious no no,because their is a chance a stone can get lodged in the bile duct,and in that case it would require emergency surgery.Most of the time gallstones remain inactive and there is no potential risks other then the  occassional discomfort after fatty meals.Most gastrointologist reccomend having the entire gallbladder removed,if the stones are very large or it continues to be bothersome.Stones can push against the liver leading to several serious conditions.This is why proper evaluation and treatment from a well trained gastrointologist is an absolute must!What are the complications of gallstones? \n\nBiliary colic is the most common symptom of gallstones, but, fortunately, it is a self-limiting symptom. There are, however, more serious complications of gallstones. \n\nCholecystitis. Cholecystitis is an inflammatory condition of the gallbladder. Like biliary colic, it too is caused by sudden obstruction of the ducts by a gallstone, usually the cystic duct. In fact, cholecystitis may begin with an episode of biliary colic. Obstruction of the cystic duct causes the wall of the gallbladder to begin secreting fluid just as with biliary colic, however, for unclear reasons, inflammation sets in. At first the inflammation is sterile, that is, there is no infection with bacteria; however, over time the bile and gallbladder become infected with bacteria that travel through the ducts from the intestine.\n\nWith cholecystitis, there is constant pain in the right upper abdomen. Inflammation extends through the wall of the gallbladder, and the right upper abdomen becomes tender when it is pushed. Unlike with biliary colic, however, it is painful to move. Individuals with cholecystitis usually lie still. There is fever, and the white blood cell count is elevated, both signs of inflammation. Cholecystitis usually is treated with antibiotics, and most episodes will resolve over several days. Even without antibiotics, cholecystitis often resolves. As with biliary colic, movement of the gallstone out of the cystic duct and back into the gallbladder relieves the obstruction and allows the inflammation to resolve.\n\nCholangitis. Cholangitis is a condition in which bile in the common, hepatic, and intrahepatic ducts becomes infected. Like cholecystitis, the infection spreads through the ducts from the intestine after the ducts become obstructed by a gallstone. Patients with cholangitis are very sick with a high fever and elevated white blood cell counts. Cholangitis may result in an abscess within the liver or sepsis. (See discussion of sepsis below.)\n\nGangrene. Gangrene of the gallbladder is a condition in which the inflammation of cholecystitis cuts off the supply of blood to the gallbladder. Without blood, the tissues forming the wall of the gallbladder die, and this makes the wall very weak. The weakness combined with infection often leads to rupture of the gallbladder. The infection then may spread throughout the abdomen, though often the rupture is confined to a small area around the gallbladder (a confined perforation).\n\nJaundice. Jaundice is a condition in which bilirubin accumulates in the body. Bilirubin is brownish-black, yellow when it is not too concentrated. A build-up of bilirubin in the body turns the skin and whites of the eye (sclera) yellow. Jaundice occurs when there is prolonged obstruction of the bile ducts. The obstruction may be due to gallstones, but it also may be due to many other causes of obstruction, for example, tumors of the bile ducts or surrounding tissues. (Other causes of jaundice are a rapid destruction of red blood cells that overwhelms the ability of the liver to remove it from the blood or a damaged liver that cannot remove bilirubin from the blood normally.) Jaundice, by itself, does not cause pr
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After major back surgery, anywhere from 30-90 days. The type and dosage will decrease slowly over time so that you will not develop a dependency, although that is always a risk. Most people will need some sort of pain medication off and on through the rest of their lives. While you are in the hospital, expect high doses of morphine or something similar. Their main goal is to keep you as comfortable as possible, but if you have concerns, be sure to voice them to your doctor before the surgery. Good luck on your surgery!
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I had my gallbladder removed when I was 15 and I am now 26. At the time of my surgery, they did not tell me what I was in for. I sure wish I had the darn thing back. I had an upset stomach after only a few bites of food and was running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. The doctor told me to stay away from spicy and really fatty foods, but I have found that most of the time I get sick no matter what type of food I eat. What I have found is that if you skip a meal or two and then eat a heavy meal, you will most surely be really sick. So I make sure that I eat a little something even if I'm not that hungry. It also helps to make sure that you eat a bland breakfast if you want to have a nice lunch or dinner that might be fatty or spicy. I hope this helps and feel free to send me a message. I have found that you really have to bond with other people who have had this procedure and you will find that you are not alone. Good luck!
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I'm sorry to hear about your husbands upcoming surgery.  The family medical leave act allows you to take up to 3 months off for sickness of your own or families.  If you have accrued vacation time that would be paid.  The leave isn't paid under the family leave.  That's a hard place to be in, I was in that situation myself.  I would ask friends for ideas and help.  Maybe they can organize a dinner fundraiser or your church could help.  Maybe they have some sort of fund where they will pay your bills for awhile.  Another resource would be your public assistance office, I'm not saying you'd get public assistance but they could help direct you to other resources to help.
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I lost two days from work...the day I had the lumpectomy and the day after (because I wasn't allowed to drive for 24 hours due to anesthesia).\n\nThis will vary from person to person and surgeon to surgeon though.  You will have to ask your surgeon how long he wants you to be off work.  My surgeon would have given me more time but I always bounce back very quickly.
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There are no natural remedies for this problem and if it was me I would definitly have it removed. The abdominal pain your husband has been having is more than likely a gallbladder attack.  They will continue to get worse if the gallbladder isn't removed.  I would also go ahead and have it removed because your surgeon would have a better chance at removing the gallbladder using a laproscopic approach rather then the old way (big incision down the abdomen).  When you have your gallbladder removed using the laproscopic approach, your recovery time is much faster, you are in a lot less pain, and you can usually have it done on an outpatient basis (which means it will be cheaper because you won't have a long hospital stay).  It would also be better to remove it now  because he will eventually have to have it removed anyway.  By waiting you also run the risk that it could rupture and then you would really get sick.  As for the bile dripping into the intestines, that is not right at all.  First of all, the gallbladder is a storage space for bile and your intestines (commonly referred to as your colon) is the route your bile travels to leave you body.  Surgeons are very careful not to let bile leak out of the gallbladder while removing it.  If bile is to leak out then they would just irrigate and suction it out and I really don't think it has anything to do with you always feeling hungry.  I would just contact your surgeon and ask him any questions or concerns you are having. Hope this helps you some.
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you shouldnt have to have surgery unless the gall stones are blocking the duct in the gall bladder.  if this is causing you more problems then you need to have it taken out for sure.  it is a very simple procedure, and it can be done with laser, and you will go home the same day.  dont let this go because it can make you have episodes of pancreatitis too, and that is 4x as worse as a bad gall bladder.
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Hi, I am a 35 year old female in great physical shape. In  jan 2006 I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal for stones, during the surgery the scope peirced my rt rib tissue, (10,11,12th rib) I started bleeding heavily so they applied pressure and my rib slipped. Ever since then i have been in pain, horrible pain. I understand how you feel, after going to primary care doc several times and being on lortabs for 2 months , who in fact believed my pain was my ribs (we saw it hanging in an x-ray) I still got nowhere, (the surgeon brushed off my complaints for 2 months after surgery) I finally went online and researched everything on ribs, I then called a thoracic surgeon,DO and basically begged them to help me, (he knows of the emer. surgeon and called him a pompous ass) anyhoo, this thoracic surgeon hooked me up with a pain guy who performed trigger point injections in my ribs-OUCH, I had it done may 06 and the relief lasted about 1.5 months, cost my ins. co $700.00 and $100.00 to me. Well my point is - this sucks and my pain is back, when I cough, turn over, turn wrong, it hurts no rhyme or reason. the thoracic surgeon said I can have a rib reduction done, 5 in cut, remove tips of 10,11,12th ribs. Hmmm, not sure I want to, scary.\nMy point is, SEE A THORACIC SURGEON!!!  I hope you get better soon, I have 3 children and they are so fun and amazing, God bless you and yours,  Susan
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There's really nothing else other than surgery, I had my gallbladder removed it's a simple surgery and believe you me it is totally worth it, no more gallbladder attacks.
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I had a really bad case of gall bladder disease. I had about 40 gall stones, but my surgeon was great, and got rid of that bad boy.  After an attack, I would be very, very tired for the rest of the day, and sore particularly in my right shoulder blade for a day or so.  Not weeks. Best thing that ever happened for me physically was having my gall bladder removed.  I feel normal again!
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I had an open RYN and was out in three days. Most are 4-5 days that I know of depending on how you are. You will have to be up and walking a good bit before they'll let you go home. If you had it laproscopically, you could go home in two days...assuming you are up and walking.
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unless you'll die of obesity shortly, DON'T get that surgery...  I've come across many people who spend a whole year in the hospital b/c of problems afterwards. some don't come off the ventilator they're placed on during surgery, others rupture their bowel (life-threatening, by the way).\nyou'll have most likely malabsorption, vitamin deficiencies, chronic diarrhea and vomiting... so, depending on what kind of job you do, they'll have to be very forgiving.\nregardless whether you get the surgery or not, you'll have to change your life //radically//.. afterwards only spoonful portions.. might as well do it without being forced to.
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You are usually up and walking around before you are released from the hospital.  I believe for a full recovery today it is about 4 to 6 weeks.  Now days surgeries are different than years ago.  Smaller incisions are made today and like gall Bladder surgery they cut a small hole and suck it out.
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Why drive after surgery?  Give yourself a rest and go in to work tomorrow.
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This is a relatively simple and safe surgery. I had my gall bladder removed a few years ago. You may want to ask your doctor about special diet considerations after the surgery as sometimes the fat in my body doesnt metabolize since the surgery. This varies from person to person. All will be well with your mom =) Its a very simple procedure and I was back to work the next day.
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Have your doctor write the company a letter explaining the need for the surgery. I have never heard of a supervisor tell an employee to wait until the manager gets back from\nvacation when surgery is needed. Go to your human resources office and find out what the company policy is about taking time off for surgery. Get a copy of the policy and take it to your doctor. Then find a good attorney to write your supervisor a letter. My be you should look for a better company to work for. They sure wouldn't get away with that if I were in your shoes.\nGood Luck.