Most patients are able to go home within twenty four hours of surgery to continue Recovering From Surgery and return to their normal daily activities in less than a week. More strenuous activity may require longer healing time.
A small percentage of patients require a low fat, high fiber diet in the first few weeks after surgery to prevent discomfort and diarrhea after eating. If diarrhea persists despite dietary changes, the surgeon should be notified.
The surgical incisions require minimal care and can be cleaned with soap and water during a shower. If the incision was closed with adhesive bandages, they will fall off on their own, or can be removed by the surgeon during an office visit like staples and stitches. Any foul drainage or significant redness of the incisions should be reported.
More Information: Diarrhea After Gallbladder Surgery
Sources:
Cholecystectomy Brochure. American College of Surgeons. 2006 http://www.facs.org/public_info/operation/cholesys.pdf
