How To Alleviate Pain After Gallbladder Surgery

How you handle the pain after your gallbladder surgery will greatly depend on the type of procedure you have had. Any type of surgery will bring a certain level of pain. With gallbladder surgery there are going to be more than just one type of pain. However, they can be taken care of with a few steps.

Why Gallbladder Surgery?

The actual pain after gallbladder surgery will probably be less intense than the pain experienced before surgery. When the gallbladder is inflamed because of the buildup of gallstones, the pain can be, at times, very severe, causing loss of breath and even a buckling of knees. These gallstones, if left for a long period of time, can also be life threatening.

Surgery for gallbladder removal is necessary in most situations. This surgery is also one of the most common throughout the world. In the US alone, there are over a half million of these types of surgeries performed each year! With the advances in medicine and surgical techniques, the pain after gallbladder surgery can be kept to a minimum.

Two Types of Surgery

For those who have to have gallbladder surgery there are two different types of surgeries that they can have. The first is a cholecystectomy that requires a 9 to 10 inch incision on their abdomen. The surgeon will then remove the gallbladder and then close the incision with staples. The recovery time is lengthy and the pain will be great.

Another type of surgery is called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This is becoming very common and most surgeons are electing to use it more often. Having a laparoscopic surgery requires only three small incisions. The surgeon will remove the gallbladder with a small tool through a small incision on your right side. The recovery is much shorter than the other surgery and the pain is manageable.

Managing Pain After Gallbladder Surgery

Once the surgery is completed you will begin your pain management. This is important to help you with the recovery process. If you do not take it easy, the pain can be severe and cause setbacks. There are two easy ways to manage the pain after surgery.

Get Rest

For a few days after the surgery you will need to get plenty of rest. Letting the body work on itself to heal is the best way for it to do so. Stay seated or laying down and do not over exert yourself.

Eat Light

Some of the pain after gallbladder surgery is caused by the liver having to get used to its new role without the gallbladder. Eating heavy after your surgery will cause some problems with your digestion and then pain in the area. A diet of liquids and non greasy or fatty foods will help.

 

 

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