I had to have mine out a year and a half ago, after having three attacks in a 6-month period. (I had the excrutiating, go to the hospital, spasms of pain in my right side. Not fun. Spicy food and ice cream were my issues.) I only have one recommendation, assuming you do have the surgery. When the doctor tells you that they will be doing a laparoscopic procedure, and that there's a *small* possibility that they might have to convert to an open procedure (the bigger scar), listen to the different recovery plans for lap vs. open, and plan for the open, even if you don't expect to need it. I went in on a Thursday expecting the laparoscopic procedure, having planned to only be off work through the following Monday, but. Due to being one of the 1-2% of the population with sligthly oddball anatamy, they had to convert to open in the OR. I have 5 scars, wheee!
Other than the unexpectedly long time off work though, recovery wasn't that bad. I was out of the hospital in 2 days, stayed with a friend for 2 more, and then was back home for a week and a half before going back to work. There was some pain, particularly the first few days, but it was very manageable (and I'm a big baby about pain, so).
In the research I did, some people do continue to have problems with fat digestion after the recovery period, but most adapt fully within 6 months. Coffee should be drinkable within a day :)
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Other than the unexpectedly long time off work though, recovery wasn't that bad. I was out of the hospital in 2 days, stayed with a friend for 2 more, and then was back home for a week and a half before going back to work. There was some pain, particularly the first few days, but it was very manageable (and I'm a big baby about pain, so).
In the research I did, some people do continue to have problems with fat digestion after the recovery period, but most adapt fully within 6 months. Coffee should be drinkable within a day :)