Has anyone had a lap Coli (gallbladder removed)

I’m getting my gallbladder removed on Tuesday! Finally after being miserable for months. I’m a little worried about pain/discomfort the few days after and taking care of my 8 week old. Should I have people on call or at home with me to help? Or will I be okay on my own?

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I had it removed 3 months ago, my little girl was 6 months and I had help everyday for the first 2 weeks as I wasn’t allowed to lift things over 6 pounds. The first few days the pain and discomfort was there but after you start to feel better as long as you keep up with your pain relief

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I just got mine removed last week. I'm overall good I can hold baby and breastfeed so long as I lay down. I do struggle with getting baby in and out of the crib so having someone to do that will help. First day, I needed help because he was too heavy. But 5 days post surgery I feel great and resumed my normal life.

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how was your surgery go?

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Hi I got mine removed whole gullblader I had 60 stones

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Surgery went well! But recovery has been a bit of a struggle. I’m still experiencing pain around the larger incision, especially when lifting baby and bending. I have a post op appointment tomorrow so hopefully I’ll get some answers

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were you able to hold your little one ? i’m having my gallbladder removed very soon and I’m concerned as I was told I won’t be able to hold them for up to two weeks which is gonna be very hard for me. As it will basically be all up to my partner. And just a thought of not being able to hold him absolutely breaks my heart.

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my Lg was 6 months and I didn’t pick her up for two weeks but would still hold her, I would just get my partner to sit her on my lap or next me and I would cuddle her

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I think Motherhood has made me more bitter than I realized…

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