Sleeve delayed by ticking time bomb

[Smashley23 32]

Hello!

I have been ghosting on the forum for a while now, and feel the need to reach out. I was supposed to be sleeved with gallbladder removal on 8/16, but my body had other plans. Around 1 am Saturday 8/13 I began to have excruciating pain in my RUQ. It was so horrible I woke my parents up to come and pick me up( I live 30 minutes from them) to drive me the 30 minutes to the hospital I was to have surgery at. I am an ICU RN at the hospital and absolutely did not want to be admitted. I spent the 30

Minute drive in the most intense pain I have ever felt. Once at the ER they gave me pain meds and an ultrasound. The ER was going to send me home because my ultrasound didn't show any acute disease. Mind you my pain level was never decreased no matter what pain meds they gave me. They called my surgeon and he came in to see me. He wasn't buying that I was alright and admitted me for observation and bumped my surgery up to Monday. Two days of being NPO, IV antibiotics, fluids and constant visits from coworkers and friends later I was ready to go to the OR. Prior to surgery my surgeon explained he was going to take my gallbladder first then proceed to the sleeve if it was safe to do so. Upon waking up post op I was told he was unable to perform the sleeve. I was of course disappointed, but understanding. My gallbladder had died and was necrotic. He had to keep suturing it to keep it from breaking apart. I am truly blessed I had such a talented and proactive surgeon. I feel if he would have let me go home and did not give me antibiotics and have me rest my gut I would be in serious trouble.

Here I am going on my third day post op feeling pretty good. My pain is managed, and I'm trying to stay positive. My surgeon's secretary called and we scheduled the sleeve for 9/6/16. I know this will be a long road. It's an extra three weeks off of work which might sound great to most but I love my job so I'm

Bummed to be away for so long. I'm very nervous my recovery from the sleeve will be more complicated because it will be my second surgery in 4 weeks. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

I felt like I should share my story because I really feel like fate stepped in to ensure I have the healthiest recovery possible. Who knows what would have happened if he had sleeved me then went to preform my gallbladder removal and found the hot mess that was my gallbladder. In the grand scheme of things three weeks is not long to wait at all!

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[Thecloude1 342]

Omg...I'm glad you had an in tune surgeon! Sorry he couldn't do the sleeve at that time ...I wish you a speedy recovery before your big day! Good luck [emoji2][emoji106]

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I am so thankful that things went the way they did! Looking forward to hearing how you are doing as you move toward being sleeved.

[finding_onederland 226]

Sounds like you have a great surgeon! Hope you heal quickly from your Gall Bladder surgery and Good Luck with your surgery on 9/6!

[KristenLe 5,979]

Scary to think what might have happened! Prayers for a successful sleeve surgery and easy recovery!

[Smashley23 32]

Thank you!! I do feel blessed that things worked out well.

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[ChocolateDropp7 45]

Everything happens as it should. I'm glad you're okay. Prayers up for a speedy recovery!

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