Precautions after Gallbladder Surgery, Gall Stone Removal, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Gall bladder surgery or laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed general surgeries. Myths and fear of surgery sometimes lead to delay in treatment and may give rise to complications that could have been avoided. This Gallbladder Surgery in Mumbai is generally safe and if you are detected with stones in the gall bladder, please do visit your surgeon for the right advice.

Following precautions must be taken after gall bladder surgery/laparoscopic cholecystectomy

1. For the first 2 to 3 days after the surgery, it is advised to have soft and bland diet.
2. Hydrate yourself well by drinking adequate amount of water.
3. Avoid very oily and fatty food soon after surgery. The function of the gall bladder is to help in digestion and after its removal, it takes some time for the body to adjust. Oily and fatty food must be avoided for a minimum of 1 month after the surgery.
4. Walk around and be active as per your doctor’s advice.
5. Most likely you will have water proof dressings on your surgical wounds. You are allowed to take a shower. However, if the dressings are not water proof, please do not make them wet.
6. Please see your doctor for follow up as advised.
7. Take all medicines as advised
8. Avoid rigorous activity and heavy weight lifting for about 3 months after the surgery.
9. In case of fever, severe pain in the abdomen, vomiting, jaundice etc please get in touch with your doctor immediately.

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Best Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon.

Affiliations: Global Hospital, Parel; Apollo Hospitals, CBD Belapur, Tardeo and Chembur; Currae Hospital, Thane; Suchak hospital, Malad and Namaha Hospital, Kandivali; Belle Vue Hospital, Andheri West for Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Gallbladder Surgery etc.

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