4Gallbladder Recovery
The recovery time and process differ based on the type of surgery undergone.
For all cases, your healthcare providers will give you detailed instructions on how to properly care for the wound and watch out for infection. It is crucial that you stay away from the shower for at least one to two days following the surgical procedure.
Recovery from laparoscopic surgery
For those who went through this gallbladder removal surgery should take a lot of rest. After this surgery, most patients are often discharged, while on some occasions, they might be advised to stay a night before going home. You will need to be driven home by someone else after the surgery or accompanied in a cab.
Most importantly, you should stay away from strenuous activities and rest more for at least 2 weeks. Usually, it takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the patient to start feeling normal and agile enough to get on their usual activities.
Recovery from open surgery
On the contrary, open surgery takes more time to recover as opposed to laparoscopic surgery. A patient may be required to remain in the hospital for three to five days after the surgical operation. Hospitals make it mandatory for someone to accompany you home either via a taxi or private car.
It may take more weeks to complete recovery, often 6 – 8 weeks before you feel like you are ready to take on your daily activities. [2]
