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I just had mine out in September and was in the hospital for 2 days. I have 4 scars (2 are about 1/2" and 2 are about 1/4") one just below my belly button, two on my right side abdomen approximately 3 inches apart on one at my sternum. They are still visible but judging by my almost invisible c-sec scar they will be gone eventually. Sorry to be so graphic - just trying to be helpful. :D I don't have any of the digestion problems - and am so glad to never have an "attack" again - those are horrendous! Good luck - I'm sure it will be fine. |
I had mine out too I had mine out too. I did run into complications but I was misdiagnosed for a couple of years so mine was badly infected. You would know if that was the case - I was constantly nauseous the last few weeks to month. The did try to remove my laparoscopically and I had a small scar right near my belly button which you can not even see. By the way, I had mine out about 7 years ago. They had told me that chances if they were able to do it laparoscopically like usual, I would've gone home the same day. Unfortunately they wound up having to do the full surgery and I do have a quite a large scar from that - probably 6 inches from my side all the way to the middle of my belly. So I hope you are able to just have the quick and easy version. By the way, I was only out of work for a week and went back part time the week after that so even with the major surgery, I was not in that much pain. Good luck and let us know how you make out.;) |
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How long did that last for you? (eating fatty foods) Do they still bother you at all? |
I did.... had mine out about 3 years ago. I was an out patient and had surgery at 9 and went home at 4:00. I flew to Chicago the next day for a job interview....so it must not have been too bad...LOL.... My only issue is that I get nauseated with pain meds....and I vomited my guts out in the recovery room..I dont think most people do that....but anytime I have anesthesia that happens.... I have three little scars....one in my belly button.....the others are barely noticeable......I am pretty much able to eat what I want to now....no issues...although popcorn gives me a little stomach ache..... I was scared speechless....and had the nicest nurse before and after surgery, she made me feel so much better after she talked with me... Good luck you will do fine....and feel a lot better too!!!:thumbup: |
I had mine removed and it was a very easy surgery, yes there is some discomfort but nothing close to the gallbladder attacks...omg those were sooooo horrible...id never want to have an attack ever again....so ya its pretty painless... Dawn |
join the club I had mine out several years ago by lap. Stayed 1 day and when I went to go home my surgeon gave me a list of don't do this instructions e.g. heavy lifting etc. I told him I was flying to Fla. the day after and he said no. After I told him ithat if I stayed home I would probably clean the house, he said ok go. 2 days after going to Florida I got bored and was walking a mile or more. I wont lie I did have some pain after but Tylenol took care of it. There were 3 little incision sites, which he closed with steri strips and today I can't find the scars except for 1 that is inside my belly button dent (that one I can feel with my finger-ok so now you all know I stick my finger in my belly button:rolleyes: ). I have no problem with eating (:D ) and have had no bowel problems. I should have done it sooner but was too chicken. |
I had mine out when I was 24. It was a piece of cake. |
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