Boy did I ever get way laid! A week ago, after a night filled with unrelenting pain, my Mom took me up to the hospital emergency room. They ran tests, did ultrasounds, a cat scan and administered morphine. It seems I had two or more gall stones stuck in the viaduct that leads out of my gall bladder. Things were backing up, my temp was climbing and my white blood count was as well.
They were hoping to get things settled down and then maybe do the surgery in a week of two. Well, things didn't settle down and on Saturday morning they operated. My surgeon was fabulous!! Even though he didn't think he would be able to get my gall bladder out using the laprascopic method, he was somehow able to , and I am so grateful! I was told by several nurse's and attending Dr.'s that my gall bladder was the most awful, nasty swollen looking one they had ever seen. Not something to brag about. However, it's gone, and I came home Monday afternoon.
Yesterday, I went back to my surgeon and he removed a drainage pump that was taking out extra fluid. Because, even though I hadn't ate for nearly 4 days, I gained 11 lbs the day after the surgery from all the fluid they used to clean me out with. I told them I didn't care for their diet. hehe. Now, hopefully I can get back to blogging and visiting with my fellow bloggerettes! Oh, and I picked these pics today, just because they make me happy!! And Happy Thursday everyone! I will get around to visiting you as soon as I can.
Cindy
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HI CINDY!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you even worry about us, we are here waiting for you when you feel better, you poor thing, that must have been so painful. How far away is the hospital????I hope not to far to have to ride in that kind of pain.
Glad they got the gall bladder out and no cutting. Now you just need to rest and recover 100% and that may take a month so do not be in any real hurry.
Enjoy the sick time at home, and It is spring, what better time to be off!!!!
Take care
hugs,
jamie
Oh my goodness! I am sending get well soon wishes to you right now.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Oh Cindy, I am sooo glad to hear you are on the mend and back to blogging. You were sorely missed :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your pictures made me happy too. But not as happy as seeing you posting again.
Hey, my kitchen is DONE!! Come see!
Hello Cindy! Glad to hear from you but sorry to hear about your painful ordeal. My prayers have been with you. Do not worry about blogging, we will still be here when you are back up to speed.
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Tracy
Oh Cindy..... That's one scary story. I'm so happy to hear you're on the other side of the nasty gall bladder now. Sounds horrible. I had mine out too...I had HORRIBLE pain in my right shoulder. It seems that's a typical sign for a gall bladder gone amuck.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling ever so much better VERY soon.
Huge get well hugs,
Spencer
hope your get well soon!glad to see you back.Hugs Catherine
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're okay!! That must have been quite an experience. Get some rest ♥
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back and feeling somewhat better!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you had to go through that Cindy! I hope you recover quickly. I'm sure you must already be feeling better after those cheery pics!
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Dawn
Cindy, that was a frightening ordeal, and I am so glad to hear it has a happy outcome. No hurries on getting back to posting, you rest and recover, dear. The pictures are pretty, are they of your garden and bedroom?
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're home and doing better!
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Jan
I'm so glad you're back home. You had us all worried. I'll be praying for a quick recovery for you. I'm glad things are going a bit better now, and they found the problem.
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Marcia
So glad you're on the mend, Cindy! Sounds like you've been through the ringer.:) Take care of yourself and don't do too much! (Blogging doesn't count) :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Bless your heart! I'm so sorry to hear you've had to go through this! So thank you're done with this horribleness! Glad you're home and you'll be in my prayers for a safe and speedy recovery! Now take care of yourself and even when you're feeling better - continue to milk it for all you can! :)
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shelia ;)
Cindy, I am so glad you are better now. What a horrific experiene! It's a blessing they could do it using laproscopy (sp?) because the other method makes for a VERY long recuperation. Take care and don't rush things. Blessings to you. Linda
ReplyDeleteCindy, I am so happy that you are home again. You had lots of people very worried I am sure! Please take care of yourself and take things slowly.
ReplyDeleteI am sending you big cyber hugs from Australia!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Wow, you poor thing!! I'm glad you are home and continue to mend. You are so lucky to have good medical care and hopefully you will feel like yourself very soon. Big Hugs, Marla
ReplyDeleteOH YAY! I am so glad you are home and mending. Gall stones are THE WORST!!! I remember watching my aunt go through that - you just want to die!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures you chose for today. That blue and white bed is just GORGEOUS! Can you imagine sleeping in it? SIgh. I might even get some zzzzzz's in that one!
Anyway - a zillion things to do but when I saw you posted I had to zip over here quick to check on you!
Welcome back! I missed you! So much for thinking you were on a little weekend getaway! LOL.
Big hugs! Karen
Hi sweet friend...
ReplyDeleteOhhh...I'm so happy to see and hear from you, Darlin'! I bet you do feel like you were "way laid"! Poor Girl! Ohhh my, it sounds like your gall bladder was about shot...not a pretty picture, that's for sure! I'm sooo glad that they got it out and that they were able to do the laprascopy (sp) surgery! Well sweet friend, please do take it easy and get some rest!!! We will all be here waiting and praying for your complete recovery!!! I've been so worried about you! Just relieved to hear from you!!! You know that I love ya, Darlin'!!!
Chari
Oh My!! Sorry you have had to deal with this. Just take care of yourself and do what the Dr. says. Don't worry about your blog!
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Glenda
Welcome back..but it will take awhile to feel 100% again. I had a similar situation..infected, and spent 4 days in the hosp. I am so glad you are ok, but take it easy!
ReplyDeleteOH you poor dear! Ouch!!! Hope you are feeling much better soon! I love that blue and white bedroom too!
ReplyDeleteForgot to tell you that the pictures you posted make me happy too! laurie
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness Cindy, I had no idea! I'm so glad they were able to do it with the laproscope. Mine had to be removed long before laproscope days, and I have a huge scar. I will tell you that I had suffered for months before finally being rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery on a Sunday. After I had it out, I felt SO much better! I was very lucky to not have to change my diet after they removed it. I sure hope you have the same results with yours. Love ya, laurie
ReplyDeleteCindy it's great to hear from you again. What a terrible ordeal it must have been for you. I'm so glad you are feeling better and they were able to do the laprascopic surgery. A friend of mine had that same surgery and the recovery time was much quicker. Blessings to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Best wishes recuperating. Being a fan of blue and white china and linens, I love your photo selections.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are feeling better. Yep, think I will pass on that diet. hehe
ReplyDeleteWow what a story!!!! Hope your energy returns quickly and that you heal up nicely!!
ReplyDeleteCindy...so glad your okay...wow...what a week...
ReplyDeletelove the photos..they made me smile..
I am so sorry that you have been under the weather. You must have been in so much pain!! You need to pamper yourself and be on the mend now. I love the pics you chose to share! I hope that you have a nice peaceful weekend with no pain, and only happy moments!!
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Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Mornin' Girlfriend...
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to come by and check on you this morning! I hope that this day finds you feeling even better yet, Darlin'!!! Please take care of yourself, Sweetie!!! I just got an email from Gloria and she has walking pneumonia! All my bestest girlbuds are feeling sick! I'm praying for you both!!! I love you, Sweetie!!!
Have a fabulous Friday!
Love ya...
Chari
Oh Cindy, I am so glad you are back and feeling better. I can just imagine the pain and misery that you felt. Get some rest and relax for a while...Christine
ReplyDeleteYou just rest up and get better sweetie. We're not goin' anywhere. I just love the little sink filled with dishes and bubbly flowers. How cute is that, I've never seen nothin' like it. My prayers are with you for a complete and speedy recovery. Ya got a great man there, he let us know what was goin' on.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and have a beautiful weekend!!!
Oh dear...I had NO idea...I'm so glad you are alright! I love that blue bedroom...how beautful!
ReplyDeleteI just read you latest post and found out. You blink an eye in blogland and you miss SO much.
I had my gall bladder out also in an emergency situation, about four years ago. It was an amazing experience with NO scaring. And then the colon thing happened and NO one will ever see my tum again in this lifetime! I was butchered! I am glad they didn't do that to you, Cindy!
Hugs,
Mona
Hope you recover as well as my brother did!! Good luck to you!! Glad you are back!!
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