Arrived at the hospital about 5am. Got through pre-op by six and on the table by 7:30. Woke up about 9am in post-op with four cuts in my abdomen and was out of the hospital by 12. Got home and found the biggest challenge was getting in and out of bed. I didn't realize how much you use your core muscles for such mundane activities. I guess I over stressed a little and started getting spasms at every cut. I've had broken bones, kidney stones and three herniated disks and the pain from the spasms was up there with any of them. That lasted about 30 minutes, and then I let my son help me in and out of bed. Woke up this morning and was doing a lot better. Mostly just sore on the left side where they pulled the gallbladder out. Able to get into the bed by myself but still needing a little assistance getting out.
The Dr told my wife my gallbladder was very inflamed and it was a good thing I had it removed when I did.
Good luck with your surgery Ratz don't mess around and wait, and have some young strong help handy just in case.
John

Your gallbladder is on the right side. Might want to see what they really removed.

Yeah they sent me home w Tramadol and ibuprofen. I take it during the day then half a Vicodin at night that I had left over from when I had kidney stones.
And yes coughing is not fun.