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How long does it take to recover from gallbladder surgery

Hi had my gallbladder surgery two days ago Could you please suggest me what should u eat so that my body did not feel any weakness? How much time it will take to recover from surgery

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Eat food with less oil. Avoid fatty foods. ...  Read More

I had Gallbladder Surgery around 2 months ago, i still feel the same problems, like Nausea after eating, can't have a full meal. What should I do, and how long will it take to normalise. Will it ever make it

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Hello , this is really common after gallbladder surgery. I would recommend you to take a proper counselling regarding this There are certain tests and modifications to overcome your symptoms ...  Read More

How long it takes to fully recover after an open Gallbladder Surgery? I had my open surgery 3 month ago, but still I feel weak, very low on energy. Very low on strength. Though I do some exercises, not even going outside for job but still I feel less active. Is it normal?

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Normally it takes 6 - 8 weeks for full recovery ...  Read More

Can I never eat fatty food after gallbladder surgery for life long, after how many days can I have milk tea?

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You eat but heavy fatty meals abdominal fullness so try to avoid eating fatty diets ...  Read More

Need to have Gallbladder removal surgery under general anesthesia but I have severe sleep apnea.. Can using CPAP machine every night for 3 months prior to surgery remove the risk related to this surgery? Or do I need to use it for longer period of time? Please Reply 🙏 I beg you all

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If emergency any surgery can be done Otherwise need to stabilize for elective procedure ...  Read More

2 months before I had gallbladder surgery. I have acidity problem. After surgery I have abdominal discomfort. Sometimes I am feeling I have to go washroom. I am taking zincovit syrup 10 ml on daily basis. I am taking lumia k60000 weekly once. After taking this medicines now a days I am feeling regular upset stomach, loss of appetite, muscle weak

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Small portion frequent meals to be taken, dont over eat. Eat every 2 hrs interval Plenty of fiber, fruits and fluids Avoid oily spicy fried food items, non veg. ...  Read More

I recently had gallbladder surgery and would like to know whether i can take bile salt supplement for better digestion.

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Hello No need to take anything,if there ll be any symptoms then vll treat accordingly.try to avoid fatty n oily food as much as u can. ...  Read More

What is the effect of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery on pregnancy and how much time should I wait to before conceive

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Wait for 3 months for conception after lap cholecystectomy ...  Read More

Had gallnstones and had my gallbladder removed. I have 3 questions had the surgery Tuesday. How soon can I eat ice cream? When can I resume sexual activity? How long does the not be able to lift heavy stuff deadline normally last. I work unloading trucks and would like a time frame as to when I could possible return to work.

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Hi, after any open abdominal surgery, to do exercise or to lift heavy weight minimum of three month time period is advised. U can have ice cream in 30 days n so does ur sexual activity. U can consult ...  Read More

I had gallbladder surgery 7 weeks before. After surgery I feel acidity, sometimes upset stomach. I eat smaller portions. After eating little bit I feel full. I am taking lumina 60k weekly once. I already took 7 tablets. I am taking zincovit syrup also. After taking vitamin d tablet, next day I feel upset stomach, loss of appetite sometimes burning

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Tab rekool It before breakfast daily for 7 days ...  Read More

Getting pain and indigestion on each meal. Surgery has been done in Feb 2026. Now feeling indigestion after each and every meal.

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Aavoid oily and spicy food Maintain hydration Avoid sleeping in prone position Dietician opinion ...  Read More

I had gallbladder surgery two months ago. There is no problem otherwise but I have not gone to the pass stool since yesterday morning and I still don't feel like going. Although it feels like my stomach is full, is this normal?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I recently had my gallbladder removal surgery.I also have fatty liver grade 2 and sometimes I get pain in the upper right side of my stomach.Is there any medical treatment for fatty liver? Please tell me how can we cure it.If there is any treatment for this, please tell me.

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Take low fat diet and low spicy food Daily exercise Get your LFT done ...  Read More

Doctor, my ultrasound shows a 10.7 mm gallbladder stone with cholecystitis and Grade I fatty liver. Can this be treated or dissolved without surgery? How to reduce the inflammation for now as i have a job medical test in 20 days?

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It depends on severity of infection You need surgery for sure meanwhile take antibiotics to slow down the infection ...  Read More

Have gallstones of 13mm and multiple and proposed surgery by doctor is anything liver problems happened after gallbladder surgery like live fibrohosis cancer, etc bowel problems pls tell me

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed consultation ...  Read More

I have gallstones of 13mm and multiple and proposed surgery by doctor is anything liver problems happened after gallbladder surgery like live fibrohosis cancer, etc bowel problems pls tell me

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Nothing l happen after surgery unless it's uncomplicated ...  Read More

I went through a gallbladder stone surgery in 2023. When I over eat or eat some spicy food my left side of my belly feels like heavy. Why is it happening? Please answer me sir/ mam.

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Connect for further details ...  Read More

Hi Doctors,. Please find the attached MRCP test report done on 3rd June for my mother aged 70 years. On 5th June, she undergone ERCP below are comments from Discharge Summary " EUS was suggestive of cholelithiasis, dilated CBD with distal CHD sludge, ERCP balloon done, sphincterotomy done, biliary stent placed on 05-06-25, the procedure was eventfu

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Cholecystectomy followed ...  Read More

I have a tiny multiple stones in my gallbladder largest of 3 mm and 3.7 mm in CBD. Is it curable without any surgery. Im currently following ayurvedha and taking pithorin tablet. How long does it take for my gall stones to expel and clear my gallbladder.

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Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. Surely ayurveda approach can drain GB stone into gut but ur stomach upset n pain can be soothen soon ...  Read More

Can a gallbladder removal patient can have dal roti after 2 days of surgery?????????????????????????

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Yes. You can eat a normal diet. ...  Read More

I have done toenail removal surgery 50 days back. But still recovering from surgery. Still there is pain while walking. 3 weeks back I started cleaning it using water and stopped dressing. But after 3-4 days the site was infected. So started antibiotics as per Dr's prescription for a week. Still have some pain while walking. Last night I applied c

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ideally it should not be infected for so long, we get immediate relief post surgery. plz review with surgeon ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my Gallstone surgery has been completed on 3rd October . can I do cycling now???

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Ask operating surgeon. ...  Read More

I'm having Black coloured stool, and Constipation most of the days and dizziness sometimes. I recently had Gallbladder Surgery about 1 month ago, Doctor gave me lactitol monohydrate and Itopride 50mg for Nausea. It is anything serious? why it's happening?

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Check your CBC report If Hb coming low Then it's problematic Please do it ...  Read More

After 7 months of gallbladder removal everyday I am going through different types of symptoms like abnormal abdomen discomfort, stomach pain, back pain , chest tightness, frustrating symptoms and hunger attack. I am little bit confused what should I do? When can I go back to my normal life? I did endoscopy. I have Antral gastritis with rut posi

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Your symptoms cannot be directly attributed to gall bladder surgery without evaluation. You can repeat Stool Antigen for H. pylori to see if the treatment you had taken for Antral Gastritis was indeed ...  Read More

After 6 months of gallbladder removal I have acidity problem all the time stomach discomfort, backpain, stomach pain. After eating sometimes I feel shortness of breath. I eat small portions of food but in spite of that I feel acidity. After surgery life is like a hell. I did endoscopy Also. I have mild gastritis with rut positive. I completed the

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• Avoid oily fried and spicy food • avoid lemon orange tamarind • Avoid cabbage cauliflower lentil milk to prevent bloating • donot lie immediately after having food • ...  Read More

How to remove gallbladder stone without surgery. If possible den pls suggest me medicine name.

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Consult online ASAP ...  Read More

I have to go through gallbladder surgery in 2018 after that I suffer from one problem which causes me anxiety . Some time there was sudden urge to defecate after eating breakfast accompanied with large intestine growling sounds which I am unable to control . So what is the reason of it and how to treat it . Also their was very rapidly increasing o

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According to your history ,the symptoms are likely of inflammatory bowel symptoms Ideally you can have tab Rifagut 440 mg bd for a week and see the changes If symptoms still persist ,Ideally should ...  Read More

Respected doctor, my mother is having gallstones for 20 years which never caused pain and did not give any problem but since 10 days she had been suffering from minor pain and developed jaundice. When I went to the doctor, he told me to get an ERCP done, another doctor told me open surgery would be required because it has been 20 years and it can'

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Don’t delay , go ahead with surgery, open can handle both the gall bladder and CBD , if ERCP is not affordable ...  Read More

After 5 months of gallbladder removal I am suffering acidity and gas problem. It's a horrible experience for me. I am worried about my digestion. After eating food I have acidity like stomach pain, back pain, shoulder pain, stomach discomfort, low energy sometimes loose motion, mushy stool. After 5 months of surgery I am not able to eat less oil

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hello doctor after my gallbladder surgery my backbone won't bend over and i feel pain in my hip area. Please recommend some medications and some relief methods.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

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