Linda G. Craig Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have a wee surgery tomorrow, having my gall bladder removed. I'm nervous, but anxious to get it over with. Apparently I only have to stay in hospital Friday night, home Saturday. My sweet (pregnant) daughter is coming to stay with me for a few days next week when Dave goes to work. I really think I'll be fine and won't need looking after, but I think I'll fake it so she'll stay! LOL! If you have a moment for an extra prayer, I would sure appreciate it. I'll be in touch after my surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hey Linda! Prayers on the way.... Don't blame you for being nervous, but it's really not bad at all. I had mine removed about 10 yrs ago. A little sore for a couple days, but then you'll be feeling like new!.... and if you've been having gall bladder attacks, you'll be sooooo glad to get rid of it! Hang in there.... Will be thinking about you tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Linda, I still have my GB but all my family members have "lost" theirs, ha! They all content they feel soooooo much better now. I pray you also will have a quick easy recovery and have a pain free life afterwards. I will remember you. Don't be nervous. Do what I do. When I have to have surgery I ask for something for anxiety and they give me a tiny itty bitty pill I can take so I can go in feeling like I am going to a party! Bless you and bless your Doctor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDquilter Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Prayers for a speedy recovery coming your way!!! I've had mine out too and in a few days I was feeling much better. You can be nervous, it's surgery after all, but I'm sure it will be ok! Remember to ask for the "party pill" that Sylvia had, I'll bet that will be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Ingram Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 You will feel soooo much better. Had mine out this fall (laproscopic) and feel better than I have in years. Wishing you well. We'll look forward to your post-op message! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thinking of you Linda, and wishing you a good result and speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh Linda, I'll be praying for you. I had mine out back in the covered wagon days when it was a 7 day visit to the hospital. My daughter had hers out about 10 yrs ago and she was in and out like you will be. She recovered very quickly from hers and I'm sure that you will too.....but that doesn't mean that you don't have a few nerves showing up. The prayers from this group will be going up and then we will be hearing from you again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie W. Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 You will feel so much better especially if you have been having gall bladder attacks! I had mine out 6 years ago and have felt ever so much better ever since. It is a quick recovery--you will truly have to fake it for your daughter or just all out beg for her to stay! My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Blessings to you Linda! You'll feel so much better when that nasty thing is out. I think you're right about the recovery, but I'd fake it too. There's nothing like at least having some company while you recover. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hope you feel all better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Will be sending our best prayers and thoughts to you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 My prayers are with you, you'll be up and quilting in no time. I can't believe how many of us have had ours removed. I'm like PattyJO, had mine out in 1972, 11 weeks after giving birth to my oldest son. I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks and they cut me from here to there!!! You are going to feel sooooo good afterwards, not to mention that you won't have to be afraid to eat all those good things that causes the painful attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Linda, been there, done that about 15 years ago lapriscopic. It took me about two weeks to bounce back to normal but they did more cutting than expected once they got in there. Prayers sent your way! Oh, and don't do what I did...after surgery the surgeon said I could eat anything and everything I wanted. I should have never taken that advice! I have extra pounds to show for it.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassnquilts Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I had mine out 6 years ago and had no surgery related problems. However for a couple of years had 'stomach trouble' about 5 days a week. Dr. said about 30% of people have problems processing bile and gave me cholesterol med that causes constipation. No problems since as long as I take it daily. Just a heads up so you won't wait around like I did. Good luck with surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hope all goes well for you Linda. Take care, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sending good thoughts your way Linda. Hope you have a quick recovery and can enjoy some quality time with your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Linda, Prayers for a easy surgery and quick healing. Enjoy the time with your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Good luck to you..........My DH had his removed last spring and said he hadn't felt that good in years ! He was a little sore and thought sure he would die - BUT HE IS A MAN !!!! haha They can be so helpless sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 You will do great! I hope they do the orthoscopic (sp?), my MIL had it done that way and was back to work the next day (altough I wouldn't recommend that) Take some time off and put those feet up! Don't forget to grab a good quilt book first:) Oh and don't forget to moan and groan a few times, that way they will think you are really suffering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Its almost eleven years since I had mine done through laproscopy. Maybe my golf ball sized stone was the reason I took longer to recover. Plus I didn't want my Kindergarten students running into me and giving me hugs. I took four weeks off after surgery, couldn't frive for the first week. Good luck with yours - I haven't been near an ER or a doctors since for stomach problems. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Prayers and thought are with you!!! Linda, my daughter had this done last year and recovery was fast.... but it alway makes us a little nervous. Will be thinking about you, take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thought and prayers for you. Hope that everything goes ok. Play your cards right and you can keep your dughter for a few extra days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Best of luck, and yes, keep your daughter a few days longer, it is great, recovery time together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Got you in my prayers for successful surgery and a speedy recovery! Enjoy your daughter's care and visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Good luck Linda...you'll be back to quilting in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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