Hi, everyone! I am doing much better than I was 48 hours ago, let me tell you. First things first – the surgery went perfectly.  Completely laparoscopic, no loose stones blocking any other bile ducts, and I was out of surgery in the predicted amount of time.  I had a hard time getting the anesthesia […]

Well, I didn’t have to wait very long… I got a phone call at about 10:30 am from the doctor’s office. It’s gallstones. Joy of joys. Or, as Ressis (and apparently the Major, too) said, “Ewww.” I have a appointment for a surgical consultation on Thursday. In the meantime, I am eating a low to […]

So, it might be my gallbladder.  Or not.  All I know is, the radiologist will get back to the doctor who referred me sometime today to tell him what the ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder looked like.  Or not. If not, call by 3 pm to see if they sent the report yet. Obviously, […]

First, throw yourself down on the floor, face down. Then flip over and kick your legs a few times. You can really get a full head of steam going at this point and yell very loudly. Then refuse to look anyone in the eye. And finally, sob loudly and try to look pitiful and pathetic. […]