Question:
How long before your safe from developing a herrnia or gall blader problem?

HI I WAS JUST WONDERING IF I AM OUT OF THE WOODS FOR A HERRNIA OR GALL BLADER PROBLEM. I AM 6 MONTHS OUT AND DOWM 80 POUNDS (235 TO START) I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN GET TO "POUCH RULES FOR DUMMIES" THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.    — Viv D. (posted on April 29, 2003)

April 29, 2003
Out of the woods? I dunno. I had gall bladder surgery at 11 1/2 months out and will be having hernia repair on 5/7 (14 1/2 months out). But we all are different. Nina in Maine
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April 29, 2003
Hi there, Viv! (Wonderful name!) I don't have a gallbladder, but I was told by my doctor that it usually takes up to a year before you are "Truly and Fully" healed and out of the woods for a hernia, he told me not to worry too much about it, but if I wanted to lift more than 25 pounds to be careful with that or ask my hubby. Hers' the link to your other request. http://www.digitalhorsewoman.com/pouchrules.htm Hope this helps. Vi open RNY 9/23/02 down 129 lbs.
   — Vi F.