Mental Health Support

The following is based on my observations gained from caring for two family members following their gall bladder surgeries. It's normal for many people to be anxious and depressed after surgery. My mother was sensitive to anesthesia and cried for days following her surgeries. Once the drug "washed out" of her system, she was fine. Gas is normal following gall bladder removal. Your body has to adjust to functioning without an organ and it will take a little time for your digestive tract to get back on track. With respect to infection, keep the incision area clean and watch for any reddening of the incision sites. If the prospect of infection is of great concern to you, contact your physician for a recommended antimicrobial topical ointment. It really will get better over time. Healing may come in spurts. Some days you will feel so much better and some days you may feel anxious, depressed, and lethargic. Give it a few more days and don't lose heart.