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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Gallbladder Disease
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Gallbladder Disease
by ktcntpa, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
I am HIV Positive and have Chronic Hepatiits B and was just diagnosed with Gallbladder Disease and being sent by my doctor to have my gallbladder removed. My ultrasound showed sludge and Echogenic Foci in the gallbaldder.
My question #1: How long is post op recovery and how long before I will be able to travel (via air) as I fly a lot for work.
I am not sure wheter I will be able to have Laparoscopic surggery or the regular sugery so if I could have post op recover times for both and the when I will be able to fly again.
The reason I am not sure which surgery is I had stomach surgery and have an scar the runs veritical 3 inches above and below the belly button. Question # 2: Will I be able to have the laparoscopic type surgery?
Question #3 : Also will my HIV or Hepatitis be a factor for my recovery or should I have concern about the surgey due to these medical conditions?
Thank You
My question #1: How long is post op recovery and how long before I will be able to travel (via air) as I fly a lot for work.
I am not sure wheter I will be able to have Laparoscopic surggery or the regular sugery so if I could have post op recover times for both and the when I will be able to fly again.
The reason I am not sure which surgery is I had stomach surgery and have an scar the runs veritical 3 inches above and below the belly button. Question # 2: Will I be able to have the laparoscopic type surgery?
Question #3 : Also will my HIV or Hepatitis be a factor for my recovery or should I have concern about the surgey due to these medical conditions?
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
To answer your questions:
1) Recovery time would vary from patient to patient. Normally 7-10 days would be needed for a full recovery.
2) Normally, the laparoscopic approach is needed, unless there are complications or if the surgery is complicated.
3) HIV would make one more prone to infection. However, there should not be significant delay in healing due to the HIV or hepatitis.
These questions should be discussed with your personal surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
1) Recovery time would vary from patient to patient. Normally 7-10 days would be needed for a full recovery.
2) Normally, the laparoscopic approach is needed, unless there are complications or if the surgery is complicated.
3) HIV would make one more prone to infection. However, there should not be significant delay in healing due to the HIV or hepatitis.
These questions should be discussed with your personal surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments (1)
by ktcntpa, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
To: Dr. Kevin
Would I be able to travel via air after the 10 day recovery?
