Hi Mom , I don 't know if you have read my Blogs on this ?? I don't want those to scare you .. . The love of my life Kitty had Gallbladdar surgery one year before we lost her to a bloodclot .
It was more dangerous for Kitty because she had Short Bowel . She coould eat normally after many months of therapy but still had Short Bowel , only about 18 Inches and no Colon . She lost them due to chemo and Radiation for Breast Cancer ... which Kutty beat completely and it never returned , about 12 years .
With Kitty they removed the stone with Keyhole Surgery . Keyhole is Very dangerous I have learned with this area , especially with Short Bowel . I would suggest great care and attention After the surgery . The unbalanced situation with Liver and Gallbladder after this surgery caused Major problems for Kitty . Blood Clots are very common and Very serious , even life threatening . Keyhole surgery was ...( not a Doctor ) not a good idea for Kitty and I see that now . IMHO they should have just removed the Gallbladder , as in your case . I think you are diing it the safer way .
Kitty's Docs gave No warnings about Pacreatitis and blood clots which are very common . Look out for the term " Lactated Ringers " in your treatment . Learn when this treatment is applied , read up on it or / and ask a medical professional about it .
Yiu should Definitely be monitored for blood clots until they no longer pose a threat ....12 months at least . Be very careful with Blood Thinners and kniw what you are dealing with . This is very serious stuff so be careful who does the surgery and their experience .
I was in Ireland when Kitty planned her " Minor Surgery" and could not be there at the appt when he convinced her to do it . I was there when Kitty had the surgery . They said it was a Day Procedure . I picked her up at the hospital but Kitty was back in the hispital that night in agony . It was Pancreatitis and I stayed in Kitty's room for the two weeks she was in there ....to make sure she got the best care . The blood clot came a year to the day after . My Sweetie was gone in minutes .
As I say this is just a cautionary tale ....be Careful afterwards . Get Ultrasound fot blood clots as often as reqiired and don't take your foot ofg the pedal !!! Keep the Docs on their toes . Watch what is happening in the hospital and keep your ears open , all the time !!
Best of luck and taking it out is the way to go .
Best wishes , Eamon ☘☘