Pete M Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 In hindsight I've had previous incidents but nothing that couldn't be dismissed as some sort of weird heartburn. last night I was on the floor in pain. it sucked. a lot. but after a trip to the hospital I now know for sure what's going on. :thumbsup: sometime likely this week I'll be getting the dang thing pulled. don't really need it anyway. now I'm going back to bed. been over 24 hours since I last slept and I think I've got enough pain meds in me to pass out. g'night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 That suuuucks. I hope you don't lose your bacon eating ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 It sucks getting older Pete...... Good luck with the surgery, and hope it solves the problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Bummer! But, if they're able to "scope" it, the recovery isn't too bad. Easy for me to say as it isn't my gall bladder. My mom(in her mid-seventies), my niece (mid-forties), and my boss (early fifties) had the surgery with short recoveries. My niece went on a cruise (pre-booked) a week after she had hers out. As Geonovast indicated, their can be some dietary restrictions, hopefully not as severe as having to give up bacon. It is of the major food groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 I doubt I'll be able to eat a giant triple bacon cheeseburger, but I will still be able to eat bacon. :D just have to be more conservative with the portions. i've been reading up on post-operation foods and it looks like my first week will not be a lot of fun. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 had mine out. if no complications heals fast. my wife & i will pray to the Lord for you. the relief from the pain is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 ive never had surgery (knock on wood) but i hope it turns out well for you pete. make sure they dose you good before hand. id hate to be one of those who wakes up during paralized but still conscious :eek: sorry probably not making it better for you am i :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Nowadays they use a laparoscope for gallbladder removal; much less intrusive than the old slash and dig surgery. It used to be one of the longest surgeries to recover from, like months. Using laparoscopic surgery recovery time is reduced to a few days. My wife had it done last year. She was up and about the next day. Progress is good..................... in some cases. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hey Pete. Whatever they quoted you on the price I'll do for half that. And give you a choice of Anesthetic, pain killer. Jack Daniels or Johnny walker. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 deal. and Jack, of course. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Sorry to hear that, Pete. Any kind of strict diet is no fun at all. :( Good luck with everything. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hey Pete. Whatever they quoted you on the price I'll do for half that. And give you a choice of Anesthetic, pain killer. Jack Daniels or Johnny walker. :brows: I hear Comanche beds make dern good operating tables :D But easy op and speedy recovery pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I do believe the Chinese will pay good money for your gall bladder. It's used as an aphrodisiac and is coveted by vasectomy survivors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 we that sucked. since previous attacks were weeks apart, I kinda figured it was clear sailing til the surgery. Woke up to a familiar gut-busting feeling last night. :( at least this time I have pain meds. :drool: :drool: :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 had mine chopped outta me when i was 25 or so. don't miss it one bit. only gets me when i eat a bunch of fried stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Seems like it hits everyone differently. My ex can't eat anything from a pig without getting sick, but no problem with anything else. A guy I used to work with couldn't eat lettuce because of it, and that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 lettuce? interesting. :( got a doc appt on weds and looks like the surgery will be on monday. but that might change depending on what the doc says. all I know is that my guts always ache. just not anything like what sent me to the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 yea i remember those pre-removal stomach pains; had me doubled over in pain on more than one occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 this has got to be the most physically painful week of my life... I see the doc in 15 hours, but just for the per-surgery visit, not the surgery itself, which can't come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 at least this all happened down in georgia where I have family members around me 24/7. this would be a lot rougher up in michigan where the only other person in my house is gone most of the day. let's here it for silver linings :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Always good to be south of the Mason-Dixon line! Good luck on the surgery. Hope it goes well and recovery is short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Now you can add "gall bladder delete" to the mods on your sig line. Hang in there, you'll be happier on Monday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Best of luck to you Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 doc visit is over. nothing much to share. tomorrow I meet with the anesthesiologist and then friday I get this dang thing out of my body. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 I am now a bit lighter than I was when I woke up this morning. :D now for some serious bed time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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