I should mention that I left the hospital the same day that I had my gallbladder removed... I didn't stay over night. I have very minimal pain after that, too... they gave me pain pills but I never used them.

My belly was very tender for a couple of days, but it was easily tolerable as long as I was careful about not bending too much or hitting it against anything. I think the only reason I had any pain at all was because of the incision they made in my navel... I say that because since the surgery I've had my navel peirced and I found the pain to be slightly similar.

I think my speedy recovery may have had something to do with my young age, but who knows. It really is a simple, quick procedure.