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Well, it’s been a hellish week here at MHC which explains my rather prolonged (for me) absence. Sunday night I had an all night long bout with gastric problems and vomiting. I had had another experience like this when I was in Wisconsin, but this time it was worse. Monday we went to our local Urgent Care and the Physician’s Assistant strongly suspected gall stones (as had I.) But I didn’t get any better. I was very weak, had no appetite and by Wednesday night I was running a fever. Off we went to the ER where an ultra sound revealed that yes, I had gall stones but more problematic, I had a stone blocking my bile duct which was causing acute distress. Oh, and I was jaundiced. That had happened sometime that day. It’s a good thing I had no awareness of it. Don said he noticed it when we got to the hospital and wisely decided not to tell me. I was admitted and on Thursday I had a procedure in which I was knocked out and some wonderful tool was sent down to the bile duct via my throat and the stone was removed. Today, I came home. I am exhausted as I had very little to eat all week and had very little sleep. The doctor insists that my gall bladder will have to be removed but we are going to try some fairly radical diet changes in the meantime. I’d like to avoid surgery if at all possible.

The blockage explains a lot of annoying problems over the last year and the ER doctor said it probably had taken at least that long for it to get to the point it was on Wednesday night. And you know, I just didn’t feel very good most of the time I was in Wisconsin.

I haven’t been a hospital patient since I was 8 and had my tonsils removed.

I’ll probably not blog again until next week. I need to sleep and regain my strength.

Comments

  1. Oh, I’ve been calling! I was so worried. I didn’t know if it was something with your parents or you or Don. So glad you posted so I can stop fretting over it!
    Brenda

  2. Oh my goodness, yes, take a rest!

    That procedure to remove the stone sounds incredible. I had stones too but instead of exiting via the duct as normal the little devils were slowly burrowing their way through the wall! If you do have to have surgery I can tell you that once you recover from that (I was on a plane for a holiday in New Zealand 10 days later) you really won’t miss it, I had imagined all sorts of dietary/digestion problems but have had no issues at all. However I agree best to do what you can to avoid the surgery if you can. Good luck!

  9. Yikes! I’m happy to know you’ve been diagnosed and treated so hopefully you’ll have some reief now. Time to put your feet up and heal. Take care, Claudia. Thanks for letting us know :-)

  11. Iawww I hope you feel better Claudia! Thank God Don is there to help you. Get alot of rest…I’ll pray that you don’t have to have surgery.
    Blessings, Joanne

  12. Oh I can totally relate to this one…I had my gall bladder removed nov. of 09. Lots of digestive and pain problems. The surgery was very easy…back at work in 4 days. Although….I still have to watch what I eat…I also have diverticulosis…whole other story.
    Glad you found what the problems was and took care of it…take it easy and hope you feel better soon.

    bunny

  14. Claudia, thanks for letting us know what is happening. I am right there with you on the side of no surgery, if at all possible. Hang in there. Rest and get well!

  15. Oh Claudia I am soo sorry to hear this. Gallbladder problems are horrible. Glad that they fixed you up. Hopefully the diet change will help for no surgery option.

    Rest!
    Leann

  16. Claudia,
    So sorry that you have been so sick but glad that the cause has been found. Hopefully you will not need surgery but if you do please have it. I waited almost too long to have this hip replaced – not a smart choice on my part.

    Take care my friend.

    Carol

  17. claudia, so glad you know your problem is fixable. gall bladder attacks are horrid, been there. take care,stay on top of your health. susie

  18. I noticed you had a been a little quiet, but hoped you were just having too much fun reuniting with everyone and everything at home. This is not the post I wanted to read! Happy thoughts and prayers winging their way, as you rest and recover. Take care of yourself.

  19. Oh, you must know how glad I am to find you here. I was just writing you an e-mail, and decided to check here one more time before hitting send.

    That is exactly what happened to me, and I had the procedure to remove the stone in my common bile duct. They did go ahead and remove my gall bladder the next day since I had been sick so long.

    Take care of yourself. I’ve been praying for you.♥

  21. I’m so sorry Claudia. My 16 year old niece had her gall bladder removed on Monday. She is already feeling much better. Get some rest and feel better soon!

  24. Sorry to hear you’ve been sick! What a nightmare. I know several people that have been through this. “Dietary changes” usually means you can eat lettuce, celery, cucumber and spinach. Oh, and you can have water. too.

    All joking aside, hope you’re feeling better soon!

  26. OH CLAUDIA, I AM SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH SUCH AN ORDEAL. I AM GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER, AND YES MY FRIEND GET PLENTY OF REST. TAKE CARE, RIZZI

  28. eeks! Not good! Will you have to keep to the radical diet if it turns out that you have to have surgery? I will add you to my prayers!

  31. I knew something was wrong because it isn’t like you to be absent for so long. You poor thing, not a pleasant thing to go through. Hope you start to feel better soon.

  32. Que pena! evita caldos, aguacate, mayonesa, huevo y grasas animales en general. tengo 23 años con vesícula grasa y todo va bien con una dieta.
    Soy partidaria del NO BISTURÍ!
    Muchos besos

  33. By all means.. do not post! Stay in bed. Get well and regain your strength. I’m so sorry you have had to go through this. We just never know what they days ahead hold for us, do we?

    Thanks for letting us know and get well soon.

    DI

  34. I was thinking about you this week and was wondering. Almost ask you sis… What a scarey thing to go throught. You take good care of yourself and we will be saying our prayers for a speed recovery. Glad you were home and not still in WI.

    Take it easy and here’s a big hug,
    Kate

  37. Hi Claudia,

    Take care of yourself…the gall bladder seems to be a problem for a lot of folks.

    I’ve been out of the loop for a few weeks…Thomas was sick for a week then Miss Morgan had to have surgery to fix a hernia and have her teeth cleaned….traumatic for these tiny furbabies…so I’ve been in the “mother hen” mode lately and not taken the time to blog.

    Keep us updated,
    Stephanie ♥

  38. Feel better soon! I know several people who have had their gall bladder out – in and out in one day – back to regular routine within a few days!.. you just have to take it easy. So if this is what you must do, it isn’t a big deal.

  39. Oh Claudia! I’m so sorry, but happy that you found out what was causing your pain and vomiting. I’m glad the drs. were able to take care of this! I have friends who have had their gall bladders out. The procedure they use now isn’t so invasive. I hope your diet changes work, though!!! I’ve missed you. I haven’t been blogging much lately.

  40. Dearest Claudia,

    My prayers are with you for a speedy and full recovery. I’m so happy it wasn’t more serious. Please take all the time you need to get yourself better. God Bless, stay hydrated.

    Big Hugs,
    Meri

  41. Wow. What an experience. I’m so glad that you are home, safe and well with Don and the pups.

    Please rest– we’ll be here when you come back. Always.

    Hugs,
    Jill

    PS: I’ve been stitchin’ like a mad woman…

  43. Oh my dear Claudia,
    How bad for you,- I`m glad you are back home, and wisches you all the best, -I hope you succed in making the diet work, so you can avoid the surgery.
    Take care, and warm hug.
    Dorthe

  44. Oh I am so sorry you have not been well! Hope you are beginning to feel better with treatment!!

  45. Hi Claudia, I was afraid we were going to hear some bad news as I have been over here a few times without seeing a new post–very unusual for you. If this will give you any comfort, I will tell you that my mom had her gall bladder out several years ago after being sick for so long, and she felt, and continues to feel, so much better. But maybe you can recover without surgery! And if you are up to it, my lab Nellie has taken over my blog again and she may entertain you and the pups (you know she has a crush on Riley). Hope you feel better soon! Linda

  46. OMG, you poor dear. Hopefully you will be feeling much better after some rest – quiet Independence Day celebrating will be in order! Hope surgery is not needed Claudia, however we have to do these things sometimes to get back to feeling in tiptop shape……and that’s what makes life grand, having good health!

    Sending best wishes your way.
    Hope next time you feel like posting we will find you much better.
    Warm hugs – Mary

  47. I was worried about you–you hadn’t sounded quite like yourself for a little while. So glad that you are on the mend. Time to look after you.

  48. Claudia, I’m so sorry you have been feeling sick for so long now, but so happy that the doctors found out what was ailing you. Relax and get lots of rest. You deserve it.

    A very belated Happy Birthday to your Don. So sorry I haven’t been around too much. Things are just a bit hectic.

    You, Don, Scout, and Riley have a wonderful, relaxing 4th of July!

    Donna

  49. Hi Claudia! I am sorry that you were in such pain, but I am glad that the stone blocking the duct was removed. I have heard that drinking lots of water and adding more vitamin C to your diet helps stones from forming. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs and lots of love,
    Susan and Bentley

  53. Oh dear Claudia! Rest and take care! Glad it is fixed now… I had my gallbladder removed and I’m another woman now! I can eat EVERYTHING (while previously I had many problems with food)!!!!!!!!!
    Big hugs,
    Monica xo.

  55. Oh you poor thing! So sorry your having this problem. I’m with you, I try to avoid anything invasive and try more natural remedies first. Diet change, supplements etc. I haven’t been admitted into the hospital since I gave birth to my daughter 19 years ago. Hope you feel better soon!

  56. Oh, Claudia, I’m so sorry you’re having such problems. Take care of yourself, and get lots of rest.
    I’m keeping you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
    Sending hugs your way!

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