Tony, my recovery was very quick. It was a laparoscopic surgery, and I went home the same day, slept most of that day, and then just kept getting better every day. I was feeling really great about 2 weeks after my surgery. I still had to be careful not to overdo it, but I think you’ll be ready for your concert mid August. Unless you have to lift a double bass or a tuba. 😆Seriously, are you a participant or in the audience? 

It took me awhile to adjust to not having a gallbladder, and at first I was worried that I might be part of that 20% that requires medication after gallbladder removal. But I’m fine now; my body has adjusted and I feel better than I have in years. I had been taking 4 Imodium every day (sometimes 6) and now it’s a rare occurrence for me to take it at all. So I would suggest you be careful initially about your diet, and consume fats sparingly, maybe small and more frequent meals for awhile. It probably took me 2-3 months to resume a normal diet.

Laurie

Thanks Laurie , really appreciate it ,

Hope to go to ac dc in August ,spent a fortune for the tickets for myself and my son 🤗😈😈😈

@tony-h OK, but no head banging until you’re fully healed!

Laure

@tony-h Hi Tony, I had the laparascopic gallbladder surgery about 8 years ago - 3 small holes, and I stayed overnight one night. My recovery was uneventful and also very fast - took it easy for a bit but was never sore enough to need pain pills after I left the hospital. Goodness, it was life-changing! I had been feeling lousy for quite some time, and after the surgery it was just like night and day, felt great.

I am really glad I had it done - you will be, too.  Have a groovy time with your son! (Are you laughing because I said groovy?) 😊

Hey LL thanks for that , I grew up in the 60's man ,so groovy is cool ,and most of my music is from the 60's and 70's ,

Hopefully there's not much scar tissue from the protectomy and I'll get keyhole as well .

I had mine out before my ostomy. They kept me overnight. The recovery was very fast. You will be able to attend your concert. I had the same 3 holes laproscopic like LL.

@llholiday well, I am laughing because you said groovy! Sounds so weird in 2024, doesn’t it? On a more serious note, I will always be grateful to you for allaying my worries about my gallbladder surgery. Having just been through a hernia repair, I was not excited by the thought of another surgery. But I’m really glad I had it. As you said, the difference was like night and day.

Laurie

@tony-h  ...  I think this is good news! My sister had her gallbladder removed during covid, after way too long of putting up with symptoms & delays, so, emergency surgery. Better planned than that anyday!!  However,  She said it was the best thing she ever did for herself & the recovery was not bad at all. 

Because you have time, plan for it, eat well, hydrate well and get good sleep before hand for healing purposes. Find yourself some high vitamin foods, like Butternut Squash, oh come now, it depends on how the squash is cooked for eating that makes it so tasty & good. I only like mashed spuds, so, squash should have texture to it when cooked to make it more enjoyable. Fruits,  Blueberries are a good food, antioxidant, as well as so many other foods loaded with all the good stuff and to help prepare your body for the event. Long walks are very good for the abdomen & everything in it sort of gets massaged as you walk, plus you can practice tightening & relaxing those biggest  abdominal muscles as you walk and...bonus, its great for passing gas! Lol! 

My hubby would have loved to go see ac dc!! I think you'll have a blast!! Be sure & let us know how things go for you with this surgery too.  

Thanks Linda 

Hope it all went well! Had mine out at Christmas, was back to tending my goats in 2 days or so.

@goatherder thanks Goatherde , due to get it done late July so still a small bit to go

@tony-h Best of luck.  I'm sure you'll pull through just fine.

Well since my first post I've been duckin and dodging this surgery and after my wife's recent problems with her gallbladder ( blocked bile duct and had a stent put in temporarily) I'm finally having mine taken out tomorrow week , I was told by my surgeon that if I didn't have it done this time I was going to the back of the Q .

@tony-h You won’t regret it, Tony. Surgery is never fun, but this should be done by laparoscopy, so Day 1 you will sleep most of the day, and after that, you should see improvement every day. I feel so much better since my gallbladder was removed in December 2023; it’s made a world of difference. Go easy on the fat intake for awhile after the surgery; give your body time to compensate for your gallbladder being gone. All the best.

 Laurie 

Thanks Laurie,  that's good to know

@tony-h Good decision, Tony. I'm sure you'll have a speedy recovery 👍

Great that you can get this done! It’s amazing - I could hardly believe how good I felt after my gall bladder was removed. 

I came back to see when your surgery was be cause I had gotten lost in all my recent medical issues. I see it's in July. I meant to ask what concert are you going to? 

I too like some of the 60's and 70's musics. I had almost forgotten about Tommy James and I've recently learned his band was who sang a few songs that I've always liked. The man is in his 80's and still touring around. It's all amazing!

Hey Chelly,  the surgery was supposed to be last July but I chickened out , its now this Wednesday, 

Missed out on the concert as I was sick at the time but my friend who I gave the tickets to said it was brilliant, 

Might book Metallica tickets to make up for it but they are for 2026 🤭