Gallbladder issues and surgery

[LAN2k 18]

Sounds good Tiffy still sorry that you've got to have surgery. I hope you get through this easily and I pray your pain is little as you recover.

[Keys Pirate 70]

See, she's already giggling and she hasn't even had surgery yet. That's our girl!!! Take good care and let us know, ok?

[Lee 19]

Great great news! I'm so glad you'll be rid of that darn thing! Please keep us updated when you can. Definitely swingin Lizards for you!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Tiffy for me, I didn't feel any pain the day of surgery, or the next day.

I was surprised when I woke up the third day and it was the most uncomfortable. That lasted about a week. Just thought you might appreciate a little warning that I thought I was home free with no pain the first two days and got a little surprise day 3.

[cajun 46]

Another update:

Went in saw Dr. R this morning, and did another ultrasound in office this morning, and my gallbladder inflammation and irritation seems to be significantly decreased. He attributes this to the fact that I haven't eaten anything other than Soup, crackers, and some sliced chicken breast for the last 5 days. So, he thinks the surgery will be a bit easier.

Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. I go in tomorrow for labs, pre-admission paperwork, chest xray, and ekg.

Thank you all for your well wishes, and prayers. I feel better knowing that Dr. R is going to be doing the surgery, and that he is confident that I will okay through this. He's happy with my weightloss thus far, and even told me I could lose more if I wanted to. I just giggled at him, and said, I'm happy where I'm at.

He said just the fact that I'm 122lbs lighter than I was will definitely make surgery and recovery easier on my body. He seems to think that I'll be able to go home late Thursday as long as I can keep fluids down, and there are no complications.

Many thanks and I'll update once we get home or on Friday.

Great news, Tiff. You have already proven that you are a Wonder Woman. I'm sure you'll do great. All will be well.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Tiffy is going to do great. After everything you have been through, this will be nothing.

[Itstime 0]

Sending healing thoughts your way for a quick recovery!

[Tiffykins 673]

Thanks everyone ! ! !

I went today and had my pre-op labs and paperwork done.

I check in at 6:00am, and then surgery is at 7:30am. I'm the first one in due to my latex allergy. They want to make sure the OR is latex-free and that they get me done first so I can have as much time as I need in recovery.

I'm really hoping to be home by tomorrow afternoon sometime. I truly appreciate all of your well wishes and prayers. I don't know what I'd do without y'all ! ! !

I'll text someone as soon as I can to let y'all know I'm okay.

[charitymarroquin 0]

Hey Tiff!

So sorry to hear about your gallbladder... :-( I just found your post tonight. I will be praying for you. Hope the surgery goes well and that you have a quick recovery...

Believe it or not I just returned from the doctor and he had me do a ultrasound on my gallbladder and said that mine is almost totally full of gallstones... :w00t:

I don't know what I should. :thumbup:

The doctor here in Nicaragua says that I need to have it. The sooner the better. I don't know if that is what I should do or wait until I am having problems... I feel fine. I haven't had any pain or anything...

Oh well... I guess I'll have to figure it out.

Let us know when you get back from the hospital. Praying for you!

[cajun 46]

Hey Tiff!

So sorry to hear about your gallbladder... :-( I just found your post tonight. I will be praying for you. Hope the surgery goes well and that you have a quick recovery...

Believe it or not I just returned from the doctor and he had me do a ultrasound on my gallbladder and said that mine is almost totally full of gallstones... :drool5:

I don't know what I should. :thumbup1:

The doctor here in Nicaragua says that I need to have it. The sooner the better. I don't know if that is what I should do or wait until I am having problems... I feel fine. I haven't had any pain or anything...

Oh well... I guess I'll have to figure it out.

Let us know when you get back from the hospital. Praying for you!

Charity,

It is so much safer to have it as elective surgery, instead of waiting until you get all inflamed and in pain, with abnormal lab values and possibly pancreatitis. I'd schedule it asap if I were you, and get it done while you are stable.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I agree with that. I waited until it was an emergency and I was sorry. It was so painful when I went to the emergency room and much more expensive in the end, from getting pancreatitis.

[Lee 19]

Tiffy, thinking of you this morning! Swinging a few Lizards around!

[cajun 46]

Thanks everyone ! ! !

I went today and had my pre-op labs and paperwork done.

I check in at 6:00am, and then surgery is at 7:30am. I'm the first one in due to my latex allergy. They want to make sure the OR is latex-free and that they get me done first so I can have as much time as I need in recovery.

I'm really hoping to be home by tomorrow afternoon sometime. I truly appreciate all of your well wishes and prayers. I don't know what I'd do without y'all ! ! !

I'll text someone as soon as I can to let y'all know I'm okay.

Tiff,

You're probably all done and in recovery room by now...just wanted you to know I've been praying for a smooth surgery and recovery today, for you. Hope you are back home and resting well soon!

[MidwestGirl 8]

Here's an update from Tiffykins:

"Everything went well, I'm actually on my way home. Dr R did an endoscopy as well & said my sleeve looks fabulous."

:thumbup1:

[MINI-Me 196]

Here's an update from Tiffykins:

"Everything went well, I'm actually on my way home. Dr R did an endoscopy as well & said my sleeve looks fabulous."

:thumbup1:

That is great news!