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I had mine out a few years ago, and it was a pretty easy recovery. I don't remember any diarrhea at all, nor any advice to take stool softeners. Then again, I only took ibuprofen for the pain. I had some hydrocodone prescribed but I never needed it.
The pain has been bad enough that the Tramadol has been worth taking so far, but I don't think I'll need it tomorrow.
The surgeon was surprised I only took ibuprofen, but then he pointed out that since I was already living with chronic pain, maybe the added bit from the surgical recovery wasn't enough to really notice.
Either way, I wish you an easy and speedy recovery and hope the gall bladder removal fixes what you need fixed.
Thanks! Actually, I'm also a chronic pain sufferer. I have a nerve disorder in my face. I could probably live without the tramadol because of that, but I feel like it's worth it just for basic comfort until tomorrow.