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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp
So I have to do a surgery where they are going to drill a tiny hole right under my left rib cage and suck the stones out. I will be full under but I am wondering after the surgery how painful it will be? How long should I take off work to recover? I am hoping to take 3 to 4 days off coz I don't really want to use my vacation days lol. I am most likely going to be drinking liquid only for the first week or so. Doctors don't know what cause it but base on my past eating habits is could either be I don't drink enough water or all the junk food I have eaten in the past......
Edit I also don't feel any pain at all. I do experience back pain from time to time or once awhile I would wake up in the middle of night wanting to puke.
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Regarding work, just tell your boss you have surgery, no need to tell them what's going on. It's personally and confidential, just tell them you need sick days / recovery days. Doctor can write you up for a week (5 business days. If they ask, esp. those mofo nosey co-workers, it's none of their business.
Take the time to just relax.
Sad to tell you, the hospital will want you out like asap. You'll most likely go stay over a night; all in all, you should be able to recover and do normal activities in about 2 / 3 days.
You will lose about 10 lbs in the whole process; due to water weight and eating. Hospital food is not good and you're just there wanting to sleep thru recovering time the next few days.