Generally there are two types of gall bladder surgeries. One is known as cholecystectomy and the other is called laparoscopic process. Gall bladder surgery is the removal of the gall bladder. This also includes the removal of stones from the gall bladder and also through many small abdominal portions of the body. There are open gall bladder surgeries or laparoscopic surgeries that uses large incision for the removal of gall bladder. Gall bladder is located under the liver in the body on the right side of the abdominal portion of the human body. Bile is stored in the gall bladder that is produced by the liver and used in the small intestine to digest food. When there is an infection in the gall bladder that traps the bile inside then you have to go for gall bladder surgery. Laparoscopic process is less painful and takes less time to recover.

There are many factors that contribute to final gall bladder surgery recovery such as, initial recovery, coping up with pain, care of wound, and diet. Gall bladder surgery recovery can be divided into several sub-stages. The initial and most important stage is the initial gall bladder surgery recovery.  

Usually, the patient stays at hospital for initial recovery. Many doctors discharge the patient the same day if the laparoscopic surgery was not that invasive. The initial gall bladder surgery recovery period for the patients of open cholecystectomy surgery can be varied between three to four days. The initial and most important post-surgery goal is to come out of the bed and try to walk with some assistance. You can take help of nurse and can use stick for the assistance afterwards. Cholecystectomy patients usually start taking liquid diet during this initial stage of their gall bladder surgery recovery period.

Your doctor will then give your proper medicines according to the level of pain you are experiencing after surgery. You must visit the doctor if the pain does not decrease even after taking the medicines regularly. Pain index can vary from patient to patient and doctors give medicines accordingly. Fever and severe pain could be the symptoms of infection so go to your doctor immediately.

Usually the incision is closed with stitches after gall bladder surgery. Your doctor will set the appropriate time for the removal of these stitches. Visit your doctor accordingly. Take the precautionary measures to keep the wound clean and dry for fast gall bladder surgery recovery. Get your bandage changed by the suggestion of your doctor otherwise it may cause infections. Do not use tightly fitted dresses.  

Gall bladder surgery recovery is very much dependent on the diet of the patient. The patients start eating normally after few days of surgery. Take nutritious, proper, healthy, and low-fat food. Avoid spices and oily food items, especially fried food items. Increase the intake of water for fast recovery.

Some narcotic painkillers can cause constipation. Visit your doctor and switch to some other painkiller.