Hey BJ!
I'm glad to hear that your mouth is feeling better, but sorry to hear that you're going to have your gallbladder removed! Gosh, you have had alot going on recently and your demanding boss sounds like the icing on the cake!

I have had many patients who have had their gallbladder removed and the common issues that they talk about post operatively are actually about diet restrictions. The gallbladder is a useful organ (when working properly) in that it breaks down the bile acids during digestion before they enter the large intestine. Here is a link from the Mayo clinic that explains it well.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gal...emoval/AN00067

It can be a bit misleading when a doctor tells us "we don't need that organ" and life will be great once it's gone! Sometimes, we end up trading one chronic pain for another because we have no clue how this surgery will affect our lives. It may be a good idea to be "prepared" ahead of time with a cupboard full of healthy (healing) food for this type of surgery, to help avoid post operative complications.

I know you were in pain with your tooth and had no idea how to prepare for it postoperatively. So I'm just giving you a gentle reminder that this time you may want to prepare yourself for a healthy, quick recuperation!

Please keep us posted on how you are doing......... I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy, complete recovery :-))

Bryanna