Edgar Said:

When you have gall bladder surgery what do they give you to knock you out?

We Answered:

Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) requires general anesthesia, regardless of whether it is done open or laparoscopically.

There are many different drugs used in general anesthesia, and each anesthesiologist does things his/her own way.

A typical general anesthetic might include:

midazolam (pre-op sedation and amnesia); propofol (induction = going off to sleep); succinylcholine or rocuronium (paralytics - to relax the muscles and facilitate breathing tube placement); fentanyl, morphine or hydromorphone (pain relief); neostigmine and glycopyrrolate (reversal of paralytic drugs).

That would be for a simple anesthetic in a healthy person. People with bad hearts or lungs may need different drugs, and sometimes we need to use additional medication to conrol blood pressure or heart rate, or other things. We also take over breathing throughout the operation.

Amanda Said:

How much Recovery time will be needed for gall bladder surgery? (Done laparoscopicly)?

We Answered:

Call your doctor's office. They probably answer this question daily and will be able to give you more accurate information then any of us will.

Terri Said:

How long will it take to recover from open gall bladder surgery and should a few spots on the incision ooze?

We Answered:

Since the wounds are drained, they usually take 12 to 14 days to heal solidly.
Bathe-In about 2 weeks.
Walk outdoors-2 weeks.
Climb stairs- 2 weeks.
Do housework- 5 to 6 weeks.
Drive a car-6 weeks.
Resume sexual relations-4 to 5 weeks.
Return to work-5 to 6 weeks.
Resume all physical activities-6 weeks.

Dana Said:

Is chest tightness common after gall bladder surgery?

We Answered:

I didn't have that problem after my gall bladder surgery...it sounds like something else is going on. You might want to check in with the Dr to be on the safe side.

Matthew Said:

Can you lose weight after gall bladder surgery?

We Answered:

Have you tried the lil Jack workout? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezr…