Yes, as some of you might know, last week I had surgery to remove my gallbladder. I’d been experiencing random stomach pains for the past few months, and it wasn’t until I told my dad about these pains that I realized it could be serious. Everything I explained to him was exactly what he went through about ten years ago when he had gallstones himself! So on went the doctors appointments, sonograms, pre-op appointments and so forth. I was nervous at first, but when I came home to tell Matt who my surgeon was all my fears went away: he used to work with the doctor who would be doing my surgery… and yes he was a good surgeon!! whew!!
Ill be honest. I don’t wish this surgery on anyone!! I walked away with 4 holes in my belly, one being in my belly button. And you will not believe the size of the gallstone: JUST UNDER AN INCH! Now I understand all the pain I was going through!
I’ve learned a few things from this whole ordeal…
-As delicious as cheese is, eat it in moderation (I think this is going to be the hardest part for me!!)
-I need to exercise my arm muscles! Not being able to use any stomach muscles for four days makes the simplest tasks excruciating. Reaching for the remote, propping yourself up in bed, attempting to stand up from a sitting position.
-If you EVER have a stomach surgery make sure you are not sick AT ALL. I had this lingering cough that I thought I would be fine with. Now it feels like I’m ripping out stitches!
-Don’t watch the Ellen DeGeneres show or anything else remotely funny. Again, it feels like stitches are being removed!
And lastly, I’m so thankful to have had Matt to take care of me! He answered my 8 million questions about the surgery (since he does them all the time) and was at my side for 4 days straight. Thanks Sweetie!
And thank you to everyone who sent good thoughts my way and for everyone’s patience during my recovery!
btw, the furlines were LOVIN that I was not at my desk every day:
by Tiffany
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