Gallbladder Surgery
Hi everyone, I'm having my gallbladder removed in a few weeks and I wanted to know if anyone has had a bad flare up afterwards. Any input would be appreciated.
Hi,
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First off, I hope your procedure goes well and that your recovery is smooth (and flare free)! Second; I did not find any conversations on this site in regards to your specific question. As you probably well know, Lupus can definitely flare after anything the body perceives as a stressor or trauma and surgery would definitely fall under that category. So, if you asked me, I would hope for the best and plan for the worst. I really hate that saying, but darn it, it kind of works in scenarios like this. I would assume you WON'T flare, but maybe have everything in place should your Lupus flare up. So, have your Lupus tool kit stocked and ready to go, if you can. I hope other community members that have experience with gall bladder surgery can chime in here and offer you some insider perspective and again, I hope the whole surgery/recovery goes well!
Best, Erin, Team Member.
Hi
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Lupus and gallbladder surgery are more common than one might think.
I had gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic) about 20 years ago. I don't remember too much, but I do recall the recovery wasn't as bad as I anticipated.
I hope some of our community members will chime in here with their personal experiences, and I wish you all the best.
~Doreen (Team Member)
