How do you take care of stitches after gallbladder surgery?
Keep the wound area clean by washing it with mild soap and water. You may remove the wound dressings and take showers the day after surgery. If tape strips (Steri-strips) were used to close your incision, cover the incision with plastic wrap before showering for the first week. Do not try to wash off the Steri-strips.
How long does a drain tube stay in after gallbladder surgery?
The drain will need to stay in place for at least 6 weeks. This allows a muscular tract to form around the drainage, so that you do not leak bile into your belly when we remove the tube.
How do you know if something is wrong after gallbladder surgery?
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.
How many incisions are needed for gallbladder removal?
A cholecystectomy is most commonly performed by inserting a tiny video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions to see inside your abdomen and remove the gallbladder. Doctors call this a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Why does it hurt to take a deep breath after gallbladder surgery?
Anesthesia hampers your normal breathing and stifles your urge to cough. After chest or abdominal surgery, it could hurt to breathe in deeply or push air out. Mucus may build up in your lungs. You may not have any symptoms.
Does drain tube removal hurt?
Having a drain removed usually does not hurt, but it can feel rather odd as the tubing slides out of the body. The incision is then covered with a dressing or left open to the air. Stitches are usually not needed, but you should avoid swimming or soaking in a tub for two days.
What should you watch after gallbladder surgery?
Anyone who notices any of the below symptoms after gallstone removal surgery should visit a doctor.
- pain that worsens or does not get better over time.
- new abdominal pain.
- intense nausea or vomiting.
- an inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement.
- ongoing diarrhea.
- yellowing of the skin, called jaundice.
Where do they cut you for gallbladder surgery?
In this method, 1 cut (incision) about 4 to 6 inches long is made in the upper right-hand side of your belly. The surgeon finds the gallbladder and takes it out through the incision. Laparoscopic method. This method uses 3 to 4 very small incisions.
Are there any side effects of gallbladder surgery?
During the laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, some patients are ventilated using a breathing tube through the mouth that can increase the risk of pneumonia. In more severe cases, one can also develop a lung infection after the surgery.
Are there any complications with the G tube?
If there is, the anchoring device may be out of position and within the tract. Deployment of the anchor in this case may lead to complications. Confirm placement . Aspiration of stomach contents from the g-tube and listening for borborygmi while instilling 10-15 ml of air is often all that is required.
Is it possible to repair the bile duct after gallbladder removal?
The bile duct can be damaged during a gallbladder removal. If this happens during surgery, it may be possible to repair it straight away. In some cases, further surgery is needed after your original operation.
How to take care of your drainage g tube?
Caring for Your Drainage Gastrostomy Tube 1 About Your Drainage G-Tube. 2 Caring for Your Skin Around Your Drainage G-Tube. 3 Caring for Your Drainage Bag. 4 Flushing Your Drainage G-Tube. 5 Eating and Drinking with Your Drainage G-Tube. 6 Clamping Your Drainage G-Tube. 7 Taking Medication with Your Drainage G-Tube.