I had my gallbladder removed by laparoscopy 3 days ago. One of my steri strips have already came off and I am still having some of the same pain I was having before surgery. Is this normal?
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Yes, what you are experiencing is normal. You will not know if your pre-op symptoms are gone for several weeks. Keep your incisions clean and feel free to cover with band aids if you like. Don't worry about the steri-strip falling off; it is likely the skin was closed by a sub cuticular absorbable suture which will be there for 6-8 weeks
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Do not worry about the steri-strips if the incision is clean and together. You can cover with a Band-Aid if you wish.
It is too early to tell about the pain as long as it is not constant, no fever, no nausea and vomiting and does not spread to other areas in your abdomen. If any of these symptoms are present you should contact your surgeon immediately otherwise you can wait until your post-op visit to discuss the pain with your surgeon.
It is too early to tell about the pain as long as it is not constant, no fever, no nausea and vomiting and does not spread to other areas in your abdomen. If any of these symptoms are present you should contact your surgeon immediately otherwise you can wait until your post-op visit to discuss the pain with your surgeon.
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You have had a major surgery to your gastrointestinal system. It is normal for recovery to take more than 3 days, even with a laparoscopic approach. This surgery usually takes 2-4 weeks and sometimes longer to recover normally. Read over your pre-op and post-op information given to you by your surgeon, communicate any significant symptoms with them, and follow up with them as scheduled.
It is very normal to have pain so soon after surgery. There is inflammation, there are clips on your bile ducts. There is blood. All these things can cause pain. But there are abnormal things as well such as a retained stone in your bile duct. If it continues to improve you are probably ok. If it is getting worse or lasts beyond 2-4 weeks your surgeon should take a closer look.
Pain is normal following surgery. Every surgery is different and every patient is different. In general, I tell my patients that the first 3 days following surgery are generally the worst. However, some patients complain of minimal pain following surgery. Others take a bit longer to recover. I hope this helps
Don't worry about the steri strips. With regard to the pain, it may take a few weeks for the body to adjust. However if the pain persists, and especially if it associated with fever then you need to return to your surgeon for evaluation.
It is normal to feel a little rotten for several days after gallbladder surgery and then slowly improve. Most people will be able to return to work at 7 days after surgery, but they will not feel perfect yet. Patients normally feel close to normal by 2 or 3 weeks after surgery. If you still having the pre-operative symptoms 6 weeks after gallbladder removal, then additional evalutions should be performed to look for another cause of your symptoms.
The steristrips are probably inconsequential as there is likely a deeper closure. Post operative pain can mimic the same pain that lead you to surgery in the first place. The operation to remove the gallbladder is located in the same area where your pain originated. Those tissues have been manipulated, cut, cauterized and sutured which can all lead to pain. This should subside within the next week.
Please consult with your surgeon, he is familiar with your case and the findings....
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