Some people develop a wound or internal infection after a gallbladder removal. Signs of a possible infection include increasing pain, swelling or redness, and pus leaking from a wound. See your GP if you develop these symptoms, as you may need a short course of antibiotics.
Potential Complications of SurgeryBile Leakage. As part of the surgery to remove your gallbladder, clips are used to seal the tube that connected the gallbladder to your main bile duct. ... Bile Duct Injury. ... Injury to Surrounding Structures. ... Colicky Pain. ... Blood Clots. ... Infection. ... Bleeding (Hemorrhage) ... Anesthesia reactions.More items...•
It usually takes around two weeks to return to your daily routine after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Often patients experience some fatigue that lasts for a couple of weeks where they start to feel tired in the afternoons and may need a nap. Do not hesitate to get some extra rest and if you need a nap, take one!
After your surgery, you will likely feel weak and tired for several days after you return home. Your belly may be swollen. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you may also have pain in your shoulder for about 24 hours. You may have gas or need to burp a lot at first.
The major presenting symptoms were persistent bile drainage, pain, nausea, pyrexia and abdominal distension. In seven patients, the leak was diagnosed following persistent bile drainage through a drain tube inserted at the time of the initial operation.
Call your provider if you have any of the following:Fever or chills.Redness, swelling, bleeding, or other drainage from the incision site.More pain around the incision site.Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice)Belly or abdominal pain, cramping, or swelling.No bowel movement or gas for 3 days.More items...