I had my follow-up appointment with the doctor who took out my gallbladder yesterday. As I sat waiting in the exam room, reading and waiting, I heard the nurse say to the doctor, “She’s in there. This will be quick.” No kidding. He spent less than three minutes with me. I got a copy of […]

Ane was really the only child who knew and understood that I was going in for surgery.  I think Tad had an idea of it, but I don’t think it bothered him terribly.  It might have if I hadn’t come home that night. We left at about 10 am for the hospital, and came back […]

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 […]

I’ve decided to give up my gallbladder for Lent. (Ha ha ha) Anyway, today is the day, and prayers are definitely felt and appreciated.  I will have the Webmaster post an update if I can’t do it myself, but I probably won’t be blogging for the rest of this week.  If I do, it will […]