Re: Recovery time...

From: Rhonda R. White (samuels1@us.net)
Fri Dec 10 20:00:18 1999


Generally, the gall bladder can be removed through 3-4 small incisions on an out-patient basis. However, sometimes that's not possible. Adhesions can obscure the view from the laprascope and necessitate open surgery.

Sharonda Moore wrote:

> Rhonda,
>
> I was under the impression that a gallbladder could be removed through a
> small incision (not based on medical knowledge - just an assumption). I
> would like to know what that involves since my doctor is concerned about
> mine.
>
> Sharonda
>
> >From: rwhite@alston.com (Rhonda White)
> >Reply-To: adhesions@obgyn.net
> >To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
> >Subject: Recovery time...
> >Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:48:10 -0600
> >
> >I am considering just having my gall bladder removed since we know that
> >it is definitely causing at least some of my pain. I have major
> >adhesions around my gall bladder which makes it unlikely that I will be
> >able to have the laprascopic procedure. Does anyone have any idea of
> >what the recovery time (how long will I have to be out of work) is for
> >open surgery for this?
> >
>


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