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Dealing with symptoms after Gallbladder surgery
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Hi @latishanavarrete and welcome to Connect. Have you recently had your gallbladder removed and are experiencing shortness of breath?
I can attest that after my surgery, I had shortness of breath and pain. I was advised by my physician to increase my incentive spirometer (the funky breathing device they give you) to break up the effects of the anesthesia in my lungs. He helped me to understand that anesthesia hinders your breathing and stifles the urge for your body to cough. Because of that, mucus can build up in the lungs and because the surgery is in your abdomen it could hurt to cough or breathe in deeply. Would love to know if you have a story to share.
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Hi - I had gallbladder removal June, 2019. Went well; no pain; am still adjusting to changing bowel habits, and excessive "gas".
But I, too, have gained almost 10 lbs. I eat "sort of" healthy and do lots of exercise 4X week (including racquet sport, gym machines). But my weight has been trending up for 2 or 3 years (HOW AWFUL!). Am thinking of trying Jennie Craig diet and also taking ZENACAL - anyone have experience? GALL BLADDER SURGEON TOLD ME NOT TO HAVE A COLONOSCOPY EVER! GREAT, BUT WHY? ?? I do notice, however, I have some shortness of breath when going for a walk and going upstairs is kind of difficult!! Stairs have NEVER been a problem for me. My legs feel "weak" but do not hurt (occasional leg cramps). I am 70+
I have circulation issue in my legs - Dr. says nothing can be done !?! I think it is PVD and atherosclerosis (my mother had this - but she did not exersize like I do at all; had a thin body, but smoked. My Feet are Ugly purple/blue bruising that disappears when legs are up or I wear stockings. One leg is still a bit numb (I had TKR 15 months ago).