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What Are The Effects Of Gall Bladder Surgery?

Hello, I just had gallbladder surgery earlier today. I have mild pain in the incision sites, still slightly drowsy from pain meds & slight sore throat from intubation. Taking Norco every 6 hours for pain. Within the last hour, both of my hands up to my elbows have become numb. Should I be concerned.
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of gallbladder surgery associated with postoperative pain and numbness on upper extremities. post-operative pain is expected at this early phase of your recovery. the important thing is it could be controlled and decreasing as you go thru your recovery period. even some of those who have been operated on years ago still experiences discomfort or mild pain from their operative sites, which doesn't necessarily mean that there is something wrong. re the numbness in your upper extremities, it may be positional. you could start to move around as tolerated and not just lie in bed for faster recovery. it is also best for you to do a follow-up consult with your surgeon and let him/her know about these concerns. diagnostics and management will be advised accordingly. low fat diet is also recommended.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Are The Effects Of Gall Bladder Surgery?

hi. noted history of gallbladder surgery associated with postoperative pain and numbness on upper extremities. post-operative pain is expected at this early phase of your recovery. the important thing is it could be controlled and decreasing as you go thru your recovery period. even some of those who have been operated on years ago still experiences discomfort or mild pain from their operative sites, which doesn t necessarily mean that there is something wrong. re the numbness in your upper extremities, it may be positional. you could start to move around as tolerated and not just lie in bed for faster recovery. it is also best for you to do a follow-up consult with your surgeon and let him/her know about these concerns. diagnostics and management will be advised accordingly. low fat diet is also recommended. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye