Gall Bladder Op

[FluffyFairy]

A friend of mine is going into hospital at the end of the month to have this removed, how long would he be expected to be off work. Can anyone help?

[Doc Spock]

Maybe, just maybe, the hospital might have a clue.

GP ?.

[Goodsoulette]

When my mum had hers done she felt better within a week. Depends on what his job is though, doesnt it? If hes a postie or a removal van man then he will be off work longer than say a bank clerk.

[O'Reilly]

My mate had this op and was off work for 4 weeks. There again, he was rushed in so I guess anyone would be off work for 2-4 weeks max. As your friend seems to be a non urgent case I would assume that 2 weeks off work would be about the norm.

[Scylax]

In 1977 I had this surgery, before 'keyhole surgery'
was invented. I was discharged home on the Tuesday,
and was back at work the following Monday.

Job ? Lecturer, so fairly sedentary. Cholecystectomy
isn't a big deal~ a knife and fork job really.

[bensmum]

I had mine removed through keyhole surgery and although there aren't any large wounds outside to heal you still have to allow time to heal inside. I felt OK after a few days but then made the mistake of taking myself off for a long walk which really hurt. I think the previous advice is spot on - it depends on his job and how he feels. (I found the after effects of the anaesthetic the worse thing!)

[FluffyFairy]

Thanks everyone for your replies, he works in our office so he won't be on his feet all day anyway! Just checking that he can't skive more time off than actually needed! Bless him. He is having the keyhole surgery but doesn't go for his consultation until next week, so this is why we were unsure of the length of recovery time. But this has cleared it up for us! thanks.

[VillageVicar]

Fluffy, before you accuse him of skiving, just keep in mind that not everyone heals at the same rate. And as you may have seen in another thread, complications can and do happen. As employers, we must respect what the GP's say. Personally, I feel they often contribute to the complacent attitudes to work ethic. Only yesterday I listened to a Boots employee talk about how she didn�t want to work a new shift pattern, so she intended to go to her GP to be signed off for two weeks. Sadly, I know they GP will do this. The employee will say it�s due to stress. Nevertheless, keyhole or not, your employee�s surgery is still listed as a major invasive procedure. Accordingly, a degree of leave will be essential.

I wish you success

Fr Bill

[Picky]

Hi Fluffy

Mr Picky had his gall bladder removed by keyhole surgery earlier this year and was off work for 2 weeks. He probably could have gone back before, but was told that as it was abdominal surgery he shouldn't drive for at least 2 weeks(which he needs to do to get to work). Ofcourse, it does depend on the individual, their age, general fitness before the surgery, but Mr P was told it could be abywhere between 2 and 6 weeks. Hope this helps

Px