Now It's MY Turn
Topics Gall Bladder Reflux, Surgery 3 Kick'n CommentsI may not be the best example of a healthy person, but I have been able to avoid the OR (for the most part) more than some.
Tomorrow, that all changes.
I "get" to have my diseased, painful, irritating, and awful Gall Bladder removed. YAY!!
It first started bothering me when we were living in Denver after Noah's heart transplant. I was so worried that I would need surgery while I was away from home and with a sick child. But the Lord blessed me and got me through it.
Those prayers and blessings got me another 2 years out of that sick organ. But for everything there is a season and the season of surgery is upon me.
I must say, that even though I have had to have emergency brain surgery to save my life, foot reconstruction to avoid amputation, and seen a child survive and thrive after having their heart removed and a new one put back in, I am still a little nervous about 4 small "pokes" into my jelly belly.
I know it's going to help me feel SO much better and to not have it be painful and make me sick everyday will really help. But every surgery isn't without risk.... and I worry more for my children and my husband than I do for my own safety.
I don't think I like being the patient very much... but hopefully this will be the "change in seasons" that leads me to a healthier life outside of the Dr's office (and OR).
Be A Hero. Be An Organ Donor.
August 27, 2009 11:58 PM
Oh, and it will hurt so much less (like not at all) if you decide to have something (like a milkshake) that would make you previously feel like you'd been 12 rounds in the boxing ring and lost. That "someone must have punched me repeatedly while I wasn't looking" feeling.
Your food will digest differently now though--but that's easy to get used to. It's a rougher surgery to recuperate from than a hysterectomy. Just don't lift more than your doc says you can lift--or you can get a hernia. That's the advice you need to follow. Otherwise, you'll hurt for about 10 days (yes, 4 belly pokes that they glued back together for me) and then you'll go on with life. It's not horrible--and will make such a huge difference! Just get a pillow to hold in front of your tummy for when the kids need a cuddle.
Thinking good thoughts for you!
August 28, 2009 12:39 AM
Hey Crystal! Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers! I will be sending prayers and good vibes your way that everything will go smoothly and you'll have a speedy recovery! You will be in some pain, but not for long and it's SO worth it. Things will digest differently and you'll recognize quickly what your body can and can NOT handle. I'm happy you're finally getting it out! WHA-HOO!
August 28, 2009 1:00 PM
Good luck! I'll be thinking of you!