The gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ present on the right side of the abdomen. The job associated with gall-bladder is to store the bile juice produced by the liver, the digestive juice that helps in the digestion of fats.
Too much cholesterol or bilirubin gives rise to some frequent gallbladder diseases such as:
- gallstones
- acute or chronic inflammation caused by gallstones
- bile duct stones
In case the problem becomes more complicated or the pain becomes unbearable for the patient, doctors might suggest you undergo a Gallbladder removal surgery.
After Surgery
Post-surgery life of a patient is healthy as the surgical procedure for removing gall bladder surgery is a relatively simple type of surgery. The bile juice after the gall bladder removal can easily be transferred to your intestines by the liver to aid the digestion of fats.
But as it goes for every surgery there is few complication and side-effects that are associated with the gall bladder removal surgery that needs to be discussed.
Gallbladder surgery side effects
- Difficulty digesting fat
After the removal of the gall bladder, the body of the patient will take its time to adjust with the new method of digesting fats. Although, the situation is temporary in rare can become permanent and the condition is commonly known as Bile leakage after gallbladder surgery. In which the bile leaks into other organs or gall stones that are left behind in the bile ducts.
- Diarrhea and flatulence
Bile leakage after gallbladder surgery may lead to improper digestion of fats, which further leads to diarrhea.
- Constipation
Anesthesia and surgical procedure can result in short-term constipation, although the removal of the gall bladder reduces constipation. Dehydration is another factor that can cause constipation.
- Intestinal injury
Any intestinal damage may occur during the surgical removal of gall bladder. The chances of intestine damage are very less but still, it is possible, hence discuss all complications associated with your surgery previously with the doctor or a surgeon. In case the pain after surgery continues for a long time, immediately check for medical help. It may be possible you may develop Incisional hernia after gallbladder surgery.
- Jaundice or fever
Remaining stones after gall bladder surgery can cause the bile duct blockages that cause severe pain or jaundice.
Gallbladder surgery recovery
Post-surgery recovery is quite smooth, there will be certain instruction that you may need to follow during your recovery time. In case you have gone for a minimally invasive surgical process popularly known as laparoscopy you may go home on the same day your surgery. Patient may feel Post gallbladder surgery nausea which can be result of anesthesia used for surgery.
Try not to indulge in any physically stressful activity including lifting heavyweight for at least two weeks. You need to clean and take proper care of the Scar tissue after gallbladder surgery to avoid any risk of infection. You can also use the help of a family member for cleaning the Scar tissue after gallbladder surgery.
Diet after surgery
Diet after gallbladder surgery is another important part that you must follow for a speedy recovery. It is advisable to include fibrous food in the diet that is easy to digest. You may include the following in your diet:
- nuts
- seeds
- whole grains
- brussels sprouts
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- cabbage
- high-fiber cereals