I had my gallbladder out when DD was 4 months old, so 2-ish years ago now. I had horrible anxiety before I had it out about the attacks. DP had hers out 2.5 years ago, while I was 8 months pregnant with DD, so I had some anxiety in general about gallbladder issues. DP had several complications with her surgery and it was very traumatic for us all.
My own surgery was totally textbook, however. I felt much better within 24hrs, and back to myself within a week. The anxiety took longer to fade, of course, but within a few months (2-3) I was only rarely even thinking about it.
However, DP is now pregnant with twins, and the possibility of a c-section (ie more abdominal surgery) has some of the issues coming back pretty strong for her (and for me, to a lesser extent). I feel that a positive birth experience (be it vaginal or an uncomplicated c-section) would be very healing for us.
My own surgery was totally textbook, however. I felt much better within 24hrs, and back to myself within a week. The anxiety took longer to fade, of course, but within a few months (2-3) I was only rarely even thinking about it.
However, DP is now pregnant with twins, and the possibility of a c-section (ie more abdominal surgery) has some of the issues coming back pretty strong for her (and for me, to a lesser extent). I feel that a positive birth experience (be it vaginal or an uncomplicated c-section) would be very healing for us.
