Reply #15: medicine has advanced rapidly

[jayctravis]

My father had his gall bladder removed in the late 70's. He was off work for six months, wore a vest to keep pressure off the incision; waist to ribcage through the abdominal muscle. He still sports a giant scar, over a foot in length.

I had my gall bladder out two years ago. Arthroscopy; three tiny scars, less than a half-inch apiece. Stayed an extra day in the hospital cause it was inflamed and they wanted to give me another 24 hours of antibiotics. Was home for a week, doctor wanted me to stay off another week but work wouldn't hear of it since I didn't qualify for FMLA yet and I'd run out of vacation days. I was out a total of two weeks and back on my feet doing careful lifting.

I'm glad Clinton had this procedure done these days and not 5-10 years ago. It's surprising how fast the HMO's can get you outta there.