After repeated, very scary gastric attacks it has been determined that my gallbladder must come out. I am having the surgery done Thursday, and am hoping that the laparoscopic technique will suffice...but no guarantees. If open abdominal surgery necessary, it's a much bigger deal. Are there any Mudcatters who have had either of these surgeries, and if so, would you please tell me what to expect, in terms of recovery time. Will I make it to my next writing class, the following Monday? What about the one the week after that??