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   A request for some purrs and head-bonks: I'm scheduled to have my gallbladder removed on Thursday. I understand it's a simple, in-and-out-the-same-day procedure, but I wasn't expecting it to happen quite this soon. It was originally scheduled for Nov. 16, but I asked if it could be done earlier because I'm feeling pretty bad. The surgeon had a cancellation, and that's good, but I wasn't expecting it to happen three days from now.

   I've been having problems for 6 years that, from the symptoms, everyone from the GI specialist to the techs performing the diagnostic tests were sure were being caused by the gallbladder, but all 3 tests they gave me came back normal. This time, the initial ultrasound showed gallstones, so I didn't have to repeat the whole round of tests. I'm looking forward not to feeling half sick most of the time.

   Posted 2 years ago by Leeny #

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   Hugs & Purrs to you Eileen that surgery goes smooth & you heal quickly.

   Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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   Eileen - I had mine out in July, and everything went smoothly. I didn't even need the pain meds they gave me. I haven't had any problems since. My mom had hers out in 1982, and she doesn't even miss it (plus she still has all her stones-in a cup in her medicine cabinet).
   bcgagnon

   Posted 2 years ago by bcgagnon #

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   I hope they let me keep the stones!

   Posted 2 years ago by Leeny #

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   OMG you guys....my sister kept her tonsils when they removed them. I hope the stones look prettier than her tonsils did. lol. I hope you guys don't mind the humor I saw in that. Forgive me if you did.

   Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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   Eileen,
   I understand the procedure is really pretty easy and painless these days, unless they have to cut in the old fashioned way (which I understand they rarely do).
   Healing energy to you.

   Posted 2 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #

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   Well, Eileen, I've had mine out, too, but didn't want the stones!! My first attack came when I was in Las Vegas, fortunately the last night I was there. Had another attack before I went in to have tests, and a couple more before I finally got into the hospital to have it out. They did a laparoscopic(sp?) surgery, so it was a breeze. But I developed shingles the day after surgery, so instead of going home the next day, I ended up staying for almost a week.
   Good luck--I'm sure you'll be just fine!!! And you'll feel sooooo much better.

   Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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   It's going to be done laparascopically, and most people don't even have to stay in the hospital. Some stay overnight; it just depends on their condition.

   Susie, I'm not offended; I think it's kind of funny, too. I only want to keep them because they're hardened material. I wouldn't want to keep tissue like tonsils, and I wouldn't want to take the gallbladder home! :-)

   Posted 2 years ago by Leeny #

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   Purrs and head bonks coming your way Eileen...

   Posted 2 years ago by Crazycatman - AZ #

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    Eileen...lol

    Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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    I'll be praying for you

    Posted 2 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    Boy, you are right! The procedure they do these days is pretty much a breeze. And you will feel so well afterwards! Best wishes for a quick recovery.

    Posted 2 years ago by paulajeanne #

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    Hugs and Purrs to you, Eileen. I will keep you in my prayers for a quick and pain-free recovery!

    Posted 2 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    Eileen......Sending positive thoughts your way,with good wishes for a quick recovery. My mom had the same procedure 4 weeks ago (age 83), and was out of the hosp. in 2 days. All is going well, with no complications. Fingers/paws crossed for you at this time.

    Posted 2 years ago by 12PAWZinFL #

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    They don't give you the option anymore to keep stuff like that (but I did ask).

    Posted 2 years ago by bcgagnon #

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    Ah, well, I guess I'll just have to live without my gallstones after they're removed. My mother had her gallbladder out in 1974, and the doctor offered her the stones. She didn't want them.

    Thank you, everyone, for the encouragement and support.

    Posted 2 years ago by Leeny #

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    Eileen, I send you the whole set from prayers to kitty nudges - everything possible to calm you down and ease your wait and operation.

    Posted 2 years ago by miu #

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    Prayers and healing light from my home to yours, Eileen. We'll be right here waiting for your update on Thursday or Friday.

    Posted 2 years ago by Jo in Blairsville #

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    Eileen, prayers and only good thoughts going out to you from me and my small horde.

    Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Eileen, praying for a good surgery and quick healing. I am sure you will feel much better in a short time. Prayers going out to you and your surgical staff. Let us know how you are afterward. Hug, purrs and love, Lynn

    Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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    Eileen, I am sending prayers for you and the surgeon. So glad to hear you didn't have to have another round of tests, I know those GI series are horrible. Had my gall bladder removed when I was 20 years old. Doctors kept treating me for ulcers because no one so young and slim could have a bad gall bladder. An ulcer diet is almost the exact opposite of a diet for malfunctioning gall bladder. Finally after losing 25 pounds, and being in horrible pain for a long time, they decided to test. Shocked everyone. I can attest that you can live a normal life after the surgery, mine came out 43 years ago.

    Posted 2 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #

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    My kid had hers removed last spring as an emergency so she had a few days in the hospital and a slower recovery. But you want to hear something cool? After my mom had hers out she was waiting for tests one day and heard two women talking behind her. One asked how the other was doing after having her gall bladder removed and the first one replied that she hadn't had any migraines since then. My mom thought about it and realized her migraines diappeared when she had her gb out, too!

    Posted 2 years ago by SharoninAustell46 #

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    Best of luck with your surgery on Thursday. I'm sure it will all go smoothly! Sending healing energy, purrs and headbonks from Tikka and me.

    Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Positive thoughts that your surgery goes well and you heal quickly. Headbonks and purrs.

    Posted 2 years ago by Catlover #

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    Positive thoughts for you and your surgical staff. My dad had his removed last year at the age of 81... outpatient procedure, and was back on the golf course in less than a week. :)

    Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Well, TDKers, I'll be leaving my office in about an hour to have a light supper, drink a bunch of fluids during the evening, then be NPO (nothing passed orally) after midnight. I can take my Prilosec and psych meds with a sip of water in the morning. I'm supposed to arrive at the hospital at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon, and, because the surgery is going to be done relatively late in the day, some folks think they might go on and keep me in the hospital overnight. A couple of people were concerned that I'd have to go without eating for so long, but eating really hasn't been high on my list of things to do these days.

    Because I don't have a computer at home, I won't be able to update you until I return to my office sometime next week. The last thing I'm going to do before shutting down here, though, will be to print out this thread so I can read it over and soak up all of your good wishes. Again, thanks so much for your support.

    Here's to TDK and health improvement!

    Posted 2 years ago by Leeny #

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    Hugs and healing thoughts Eileen. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow afternoon and sending up prayers for a speedy recovery. We will miss you while you are recovering.

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Eileen...I also send Hugs,Prayers & Kittie Kisses to you. You'll be just fine.

    Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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    We'll be right there with you all the way, Eileen. Prayers and hugs!

    Posted 2 years ago by Jo in Blairsville #

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