Surgery Thursday

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29 October, 2007 at 11:12 pm #12050

Leeny
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A request for some purrs and head-bonks: I’m scheduled to have my gallbladder removed on Thursday. I understand it’s a simple, in-and-out-the-same-day procedure, but I wasn’t expecting it to happen quite this soon. It was originally scheduled for Nov. 16, but I asked if it could be done earlier because I’m feeling pretty bad. The surgeon had a cancellation, and that’s good, but I wasn’t expecting it to happen three days from now.

I’ve been having problems for 6 years that, from the symptoms, everyone from the GI specialist to the techs performing the diagnostic tests were sure were being caused by the gallbladder, but all 3 tests they gave me came back normal. This time, the initial ultrasound showed gallstones, so I didn’t have to repeat the whole round of tests. I’m looking forward not to feeling half sick most of the time.

29 October, 2007 at 11:20 pm #84604

feral
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Hugs & Purrs to you Eileen that surgery goes smooth & you heal quickly.

29 October, 2007 at 11:42 pm #84605

bcgagnon
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Eileen – I had mine out in July, and everything went smoothly. I didn’t even need the pain meds they gave me. I haven’t had any problems since. My mom had hers out in 1982, and she doesn’t even miss it (plus she still has all her stones-in a cup in her medicine cabinet).

bcgagnon

29 October, 2007 at 11:45 pm #84606

Leeny
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I hope they let me keep the stones!

29 October, 2007 at 11:48 pm #84607

feral
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OMG you guys….my sister kept her tonsils when they removed them. I hope the stones look prettier than her tonsils did. lol. I hope you guys don’t mind the humor I saw in that. Forgive me if you did.

29 October, 2007 at 11:50 pm #84608

artistabobbi TX 1/17
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Eileen,

I understand the procedure is really pretty easy and painless these days, unless they have to cut in the old fashioned way (which I understand they rarely do).

Healing energy to you.

29 October, 2007 at 11:52 pm #84609

MaxandCali’sMom
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Well, Eileen, I’ve had mine out, too, but didn’t want the stones!! My first attack came when I was in Las Vegas, fortunately the last night I was there. Had another attack before I went in to have tests, and a couple more before I finally got into the hospital to have it out. They did a laparoscopic(sp?) surgery, so it was a breeze. But I developed shingles the day after surgery, so instead of going home the next day, I ended up staying for almost a week.

Good luck–I’m sure you’ll be just fine!!! And you’ll feel sooooo much better.

29 October, 2007 at 11:54 pm #84610

Leeny
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It’s going to be done laparascopically, and most people don’t even have to stay in the hospital. Some stay overnight; it just depends on their condition.

Susie, I’m not offended; I think it’s kind of funny, too. I only want to keep them because they’re hardened material. I wouldn’t want to keep tissue like tonsils, and I wouldn’t want to take the gallbladder home! 🙂

29 October, 2007 at 11:56 pm #84611

Crazycatman – CA
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Purrs and head bonks coming your way Eileen…

30 October, 2007 at 12:01 am #84612

feral
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Eileen…lol

30 October, 2007 at 12:03 am #84613

owlwatcher_974
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I’ll be praying for you

30 October, 2007 at 12:33 am #84614

paulajeanne
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Boy, you are right! The procedure they do these days is pretty much a breeze. And you will feel so well afterwards! Best wishes for a quick recovery.

30 October, 2007 at 1:17 am #84615

Kitten Whisperer in Oregon (8/27)
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Hugs and Purrs to you, Eileen. I will keep you in my prayers for a quick and pain-free recovery!

30 October, 2007 at 2:37 am #84616

Anonymous
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Eileen……Sending positive thoughts your way,with good wishes for a quick recovery. My mom had the same procedure 4 weeks ago (age 83), and was out of the hosp. in 2 days. All is going well, with no complications. Fingers/paws crossed for you at this time.

30 October, 2007 at 3:42 am #84617

bcgagnon
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They don’t give you the option anymore to keep stuff like that (but I did ask).

30 October, 2007 at 4:08 am #84618

Leeny
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Ah, well, I guess I’ll just have to live without my gallstones after they’re removed. My mother had her gallbladder out in 1974, and the doctor offered her the stones. She didn’t want them.

Thank you, everyone, for the encouragement and support.

30 October, 2007 at 4:25 am #84619

miu
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Eileen, I send you the whole set from prayers to kitty nudges – everything possible to calm you down and ease your wait and operation.

30 October, 2007 at 8:48 am #84620

Jo in Blairsville
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Prayers and healing light from my home to yours, Eileen. We’ll be right here waiting for your update on Thursday or Friday.

30 October, 2007 at 9:22 am #84621

AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
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Eileen, prayers and only good thoughts going out to you from me and my small horde.

30 October, 2007 at 11:57 am #84622

Lynn from PA 6/8
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Eileen, praying for a good surgery and quick healing. I am sure you will feel much better in a short time. Prayers going out to you and your surgical staff. Let us know how you are afterward. Hug, purrs and love, Lynn
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