Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

After Surgery

When to Call Us

Please remember that we are always available to take care of you and answer your questions. Do not view your calls as an inconvenience or bother to us. We want to help make your post operative period as easy as possible.

For a follow-up appointment:

Call the office as soon as you get home to make arrangements for a follow-up appointment in 7-14 days.

Contact us if you experience any of the following:

Significant bleeding
Difficulty breathing
Persistent light headedness
Chills and/or fever greater than 101°F
Pus or infection at the incisions
Inability to pass urine
Severe pain
Any worrisome condition

If you are unable to reach our office, please call Rhode Island Hospital at 401-441-5108 and ask to speak to the chief curgical resident on call.

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