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looks like my gallbladder is going to be evicted.



Having been there, done that, my only recommendation is that you have your surgeon insist on at least one overnight stay after the procedure. Too many variables for the out-patient route that many hospitals recommend. If the hospital balks, offer to reschedule for a time when they hospital's census is lower.

After you've recovered, life returns to normal. I've heard that certain foods can cause problems, but that isn't an issue for me.