I DID IT!

I had surgery this morning, and my gallbladder is gone. I am so relieved because I was so terrified for the procedure.

I really worked myself up reading so many negative surgery stories on this sub that my brain had cancelled out all the positive ones. I am only about 8 hours post-op but I will tell you how I’m feeling so far.

• GAS! I am farting and burping like a newborn baby.

• The abdominal pain is uncomfortable, feels like I’ve done an intense ab workout, but it’s a walk in the park compared to the pain that comes with a gallbladder attack.

• I’m so groggy and sleepy, I’ve been napping on and off but haven’t had a decent sleep yet because I’m having my obs checked so frequently.

• I have a mild headache but nothing I can’t distract myself from with a book/youtube video.

• I haven’t pooped today, not sure when that’s meant to happen but I’m not looking forward to it because even so much as a giggle or trying to push out some gas is very tender on my abdomen. I haven’t been given stool softeners, just pain relief.

• I have had 2 meals today, ordered the same thing twice because it was damn good for hospital food! Chicken breast, steamed carrots, pumpkin, cauliflower and broccoli with gravy. Orange jelly and orange juice. I haven’t had any issues after eating food.

I am well aware tomorrow might bring more aches and pains but for now I just want to tell anyone that is as scared for surgery as I was, it’s been a really positive experience for me. I will post updates but for now I’m feeling really good all things considered!