Bye-bye, gall bladder...

[Plaid Dad]

I'm going in for surgery tomorrow morning to have my ailing gall bladder removed. The plan is for a laparoscopic procedure. Given the pain I've been in, I'm glad to be getting rid of the thing, but I'm also nervous. Other than having my wisdom teeth out, I've never had any kind of surgery before.

Your prayers and positive thoughts much appreciated!

[abbeyej]

We'll be thinkin' of you, Drew! I wish you peace and a relatively painless and swift recovery. Let us know how you're doing, when you're able.

[nukeswife]

Don't worry about it. It's a breeze. I had mine removed 4 years ago and was so greatful when it was out. It was a pretty simple, fairly painless thing.

I wish you the best

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Prayers for a safe and fabulous outcome. I hope your nerves become calm and your pain goes away. Good luck!

[Quiver0f10]

Praying for you.

[Jami]

I'll pray for you, Drew.

I had mine out 11 years ago this spring and had a pretty fast recovery. Of course I was only 20, so that helped! lol. I only dealt with attacks from having a gallstone for about 6 months, but it was the worst pain ever. Worse than childbirth I think, since you don't get nice birth endorphins and a sweet new baby after the attack. The only time I notice not having one is if I eat something a little too high in fat and, um, have gastric distress. ;-)

Peace to you!

Jami

[WTMindy]

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Keep us posted!

[Kris]

I really enjoy your posts -- I will definitely be thinking of you!

[strider]

I have a friend who had it done and felt immensely better afterwards. I will pray for you--I am sure all will go smoothly and you'll be feeling much better soon.

(((Plaid Dad)))

[Sophia]

Praying for a swift recovery!

[Robin in Tx]

Hoping for the best and swiftest of recoveries! Take care and check in (or have the Mrs. do so) to let us know how it went.

[Karin]

Praying for a great procedure, quick recovery and lots of comfort in the future!

[Karenciavo]

Praying here Drew, I understand the butterflies.

[Jenny in Atl]

May all go great and you have a swift recovery!

[Mama Lynx]

I'll be thinking of you, Drew. May all go well, and uneventfully, and may you get the relief you are seeking.

[Mamagistra]

Prayers here, Plaid Dad. May your recovery be swift and pain-free. :)

[Crissy]

We will be praying, Drew!

[Denise in IN]

Praying for a successful surgery and quick recovery! And peace as you anticipate the surgery.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Praying here.

[langfam]

Sending up prayers! I had mine removed last summer. I feel much better!
God Bless you!

[DIY-DY]

I hope your recovery is quick and that you'll feel much better, very soon.
Dy

[Unicorn]

You'll be fine and back to better than normal before you know it. I was just as apprehensive when I had mine out. Wishing you a pain-free, and swift recovery! (((Drew)))

[Liz CA]

I'm going in for surgery tomorrow morning to have my ailing gall bladder removed. The plan is for a laparoscopic procedure. Given the pain I've been in, I'm glad to be getting rid of the thing, but I'm also nervous. Other than having my wisdom teeth out, I've never had any kind of surgery before.

Your prayers and positive thoughts much appreciated!

that is what I always think when I have to go under the knife. My last brush with a surgeon was last September and I am much better off now than before.
Will pray for an excellent physician and speedy recovery! :)

[Sparkle]

Prayers for a safe surgery and an uneventful recovery. My SIL had this done last year, and she felt sooo much better afterwards. Thinking of you!

[Amy in Orlando]

More prayers and good thoughts for you and for your surgeon! Hope you feel 100% again really soon.

[JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst]

Hang in there, its not as bad as it seems. I just had this done a few months ago. Life is sure much more comfortable now. Wishing you all the best and keeping you in prayers.

[KidsHappen]

Hope you have an uneventful surgery and a quick recovery. My db had his removed recently and had no problems. Recovery was fairly quick and easy.

[Kay in Cal]

I'll be praying for you! I had mine out laproscopically about 5 years ago, and it was SO much better afterwards... surgery is never fun, but it will be over soon and you'll be home doing great!

[Doran]

I'm going in for surgery tomorrow morning to have my ailing gall bladder removed. The plan is for a laparoscopic procedure. Given the pain I've been in, I'm glad to be getting rid of the thing, but I'm also nervous. Other than having my wisdom teeth out, I've never had any kind of surgery before.

Your prayers and positive thoughts much appreciated!

And good riddance to that big, stupid, pain in your side! :o Sending you wishes for a speedy recovery.

Doran

[Old Dominion Heather]

Yes, good riddance to bad gall bladders!

[TeaTotaler]

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[waxwing]

...went very well! This is his wife Anne reporting. He's bidden his gall bladder a not-so-fond farewell, and he's resting comfortably at the hospital.

Interestingly enough, the only bed they could find for him is in the OB unit, so he's in a postpartum room! This actually worked out well, because as a birth doula, I'm very familiar with the unit and was able to get him everything he needed. He also has one of my favorite labor and delivery nurses. :)

If all goes well, he should be home tomorrow, and probably back to his grueling schedule of WTM posts. ;) Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers!

-Anne

[HomeOnTheRanch]

Too funny! As someone who has done both (lost the gall bladder and given birth), losing the gall bladder was much more difficult. Actually, I was knocked out for that, so the actual losing part wasn't difficult, but the recovery was much worse. Make him get up and walk!

I hope he has an uneventful recovery. I ended up with strep throat the day I went home from the hospital.

[Dana in OR]

I am glad that all went well. Will continue to keep Drew in prayer for a quick recovery. My mom had this surgery last year and it has relieved much pain.

[Doran]

...went very well! This is his wife Anne reporting. He's bidden his gall bladder a not-so-fond farewell, and he's resting comfortably at the hospital.

Thank you for updating us and for sharing him with us. (He's terrific!!) Glad to know the surgery went well. Funny about the OB unit. He's just such a gentleman they keep letting him hang out with all the women! ;)

Continued thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Doran

[Crissy]

This is his wife Anne reporting.

-Anne


Thanks, Anne, for letting us know! Continued prayers for your family.

[Maria from IN]

The OB unit? Probably the best place to be in the whole hospital, around all that new life and celebration.

Please tell him he is in our thoughts...and not to worry, he will get his figure back in no time, LOL!:D

[Kris]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post the update. I've been thinking of him all day and am so relieved to hear all is well.

[percytruffle]

Thank you. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Jenny in Atl]

Yes, OB unit is one of the few places I actually like in a hospital. Great news.

[Colleen]

Good grief! I'd no sooner read Anne's post than it was merged with Plaid Dad's original mention of his surgery. It bugs the you-know-what outta me that someone isn't allowed to update without simply tacking on to an old thread.

Okay, having said that....I'm glad to hear all is well. Have to chuckle, thinking of him in the OB unit.:D

[Amy loves Bud]

Good news! Send him our wellwishes!

[Mamagistra]

Thank you for updating us, Anne! :) Best wishes to Plaid Dad for a speedy recovery there in the stork zone. :D

[BizyPenguin]

The OB unit, huh? :p How funny!! Glad you're on the mend, Plaid Dad. Take good care. We'll be waiting to hear from you as soon as you're feeling better. Prayers being sent for a continued good recovery. All the best!

[gardenschooler]

Glad to hear it went well. May you have a speedy recovery and get back to your grueling work. :D

[ballzy]

Glad to hear that the surgery went well. My dh has his gallbladder removed 1.5 years ago too.

Colleen

[Laura in VA]

I will be having my gall bladder taken out on Friday. I hope he's feeling better soon. Thanks for updating for us.

[BizyPenguin]

I will be having my gall bladder taken out on Friday. I hope he's feeling better soon. Thanks for updating for us.

I'll be praying for you too. (I knew someone else on these boards was having gall bladder problems.) What, exactly, causes the gall bladder to get messed up? My dad had his removed a couple of years ago and I think it had something to do with cholesterol deposits, but I'm not sure. Anyway, all the best!

[Cadam]

btdt. I know how you feel and we will keep you in our prayers.

[Plaid Dad]

Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone! You'll be amused to know that Anne (a.k.a. waxwing) was actually reading posts to me from the boards as I was being prepped for the surgery. All hail wi-fi! So I really felt like you all were there with me in spirit. Or pixels. Or something. :laugh:

And Laura, you'll be happy to know it was really easy. I haven't even needed much by way of pain medication since immediately after the surgery yesterday. You'll be in my thoughts for Friday!

[Rich with Kids]

Yay, Plaid Dad! Glad you're on the mend!:party:How do you like our new smileys?:thumbup1:

[Jenny in Atl]

I've had a couple lap surgeries and they really are not bad at all. Glad to hear that the boards were there to keep you company along with the misses.
:party:

[Unicorn]

that you would have this board with you right up to the minute! :laugh:

:hurray: Glad all is well!

Welcome back (even though you weren't really gone)!

[Laura in VA]

I'll be praying for you too. (I knew someone else on these boards was having gall bladder problems.) What, exactly, causes the gall bladder to get messed up? My dad had his removed a couple of years ago and I think it had something to do with cholesterol deposits, but I'm not sure. Anyway, all the best!

They aren't sure what's wrong with mine. They've ruled out gallstones. My duct is blocked and not allowing the bile to enter the gallbladder. Hopefully, there is a stone blocking it that they just didn't see, but the doctor is pretty certain that's not the reason. Of course, he hasn't offered any other explanation and from my own limited research there appears to be a possibility that it could be something I'd rather not think about. I guess I'll find out more Friday. :001_smile:

[Karin]

Thanks for the update! Glad it's such an easy place for you to care for him as that always helps.

[Mamagistra]

They aren't sure what's wrong with mine. They've ruled out gallstones. My duct is blocked and not allowing the bile to enter the gallbladder. Hopefully, there is a stone blocking it that they just didn't see, but the doctor is pretty certain that's not the reason. Of course, he hasn't offered any other explanation and from my own limited research there appears to be a possibility that it could be something I'd rather not think about. I guess I'll find out more Friday. :001_smile:

Prayers for you, too, Laura. Let us know how you're feeling. :)

[DIY-DY]

Glad to know he's in good hands, and recovering well.

[BizyPenguin]

They aren't sure what's wrong with mine. They've ruled out gallstones. My duct is blocked and not allowing the bile to enter the gallbladder. Hopefully, there is a stone blocking it that they just didn't see, but the doctor is pretty certain that's not the reason. Of course, he hasn't offered any other explanation and from my own limited research there appears to be a possibility that it could be something I'd rather not think about. I guess I'll find out more Friday. :001_smile:

Looking forward to hearing that you're okay. God bless!