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[quote=Anonymous]it's an easier recovery than a c-section, a bit harder than an appendectomy (if both were done laparoscopically). I still (two and a half years later) can trigger muscle cramps around the upper incision if i bend over too suddenly/fold over too much. a pillow to hold over your torso/under the seatbelt would be good for the ride home. a belly binder (had one from my c-section, can also buy on amazon) helped me not overuse my core in the days after. get some miralax and take it regularly with lots of water until you have bowel movements. while having your gallbladder out can trigger diarrhea, anesthesia and pain meds generally cause constipation. get gas-x to help deal with the laparoscopic gas pains. you also might want to sleep on a sofa or on a wedge pillow for a couple of days. i didn't need anything beyond tylenol and motrin after gallbladder surgery or appendectomy. you might be different.[/quote]
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