Gall Bladder Removal ?s

[DandyDon]

You probly snore bad, too - huh?

Here's info from the American Sleep Apnea Assc: http://www.sleepapnea.org/

And this from Wikipedia: [WIKI]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea[/WIKI]

BTW, don't ever fall asleep diving

 

[scubaaaronh]

thanks for the info don. I'll read through it. And no i will not fall asleep underwater. lol there is to much to see there.

 

[c-monkey]

Hello, late to the discussion as usual... just wanted to add that I had emergency gall bladder removal due to stones and associated pancreatitis a few months ago. I spent 3 days in the hospital plus had a bad reaction to the pain killers. The bloating & swelling lasted a couple of weeks, I was off work for 1 week and advised not to lift anything over 10 lbs for at least a month. Both the surgeon and my regular doc cleared me for diving just 1 month after surgery- and I tried - but the pressure of the wetsuit on my abdomen + the muscles used to kick made it too painful until about the 6 week point. Listen to your body and dont overdo it.
On the subject of "reflux" -- which I was diagnosed with 15 years ago and have been on every medication approved by the FDA since-- I have no symptoms whatsoever now. 12 weeks, no medication, no reflux, no change in diet. BTW - the scars are so tiny they look like moles...

 

[DandyDon]

Isn't it fun when someone tells you how bad their similar surgery was? :lol2: Glad you survived in spite of the challenges, and that Erp's case is much simplier.

I was in the hospital for a record minimum at the time of 5 days - most lasted a week or more in those days, and my scar was big enough for both hands. Glad things have changed, and my scar has faded.

 

[c-monkey]

I am very glad technology has improved the recovery time! Surgeon said that in the past I would not have been allowed to dive for 3-5 months (with the type of surgery you had) so I feel fortunate, especially since I just got back from Bonaire! Whoo hoo!

 

[DandyDon]

I am very glad technology has improved the recovery time! Surgeon said that in the past I would not have been allowed to dive for 3-5 months (with the type of surgery you had) so I feel fortunate, especially since I just got back from Bonaire! Whoo hoo!

Yep, I'm still baffled over my grandson's gall bladder surgery at 13 - they have a name for the procedure, but I'm mess it up. We had to keep him off the trampoline the next day...!

Glad you got a cute scar. Got pics?

 

[scubaaaronh]

Wow c-monkey you went through a lot. glad you got through yours ok.

Don as far as feeling like wanting to jump on a trampoline, i don't. Probably from them fixing the hernia also. I went out today to get some new sandals and the ten minute ride to the store was enough. Doc said still no driving or lifting for a few days yet. He wants to see more progress yet before he starts letting me do things. The incision areas are getting itchy though and it is driving me nuts.

 

[DandyDon]

Probably from them fixing the hernia also.

Yeah, I guess so. Best wishes...!