Saturday, November 21, 2009
I'm OK
So I got out of surgery fine. Laying in bed and hoping that the little leprechauns don't jump on the bed and try to steal me lucky charms.
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Gallbladder Blues
Yes, that's what I'm singing these days. Since I'm sitting here waiting on my cheerleaders to get here, I'll tell you about my last 2 weeks.
It started probably about a month ago, the pains in my chest. I thought I was just cold, so I would bundle up more while sitting on the couch. Then on the night of my birthday, after we went out to eat, the pains were a lot worse, and they didn't go away. Of course being the hypochondriac that I am, I start thinking heart attack, and various other life-threatening things. So the pain does not go away the next week, and I finally made a doctor appointment. When talking with some of the ladies at school, they said it sounded like the gallbladder. I really had no idea what gallbladder pain was like.
Anyway, I went to the doctor, and she thought it might be the gallbladder, but usually, the pain is lower, like under the rib-cage. So she pushed around on my lower right side, and I about cried. So the next day I was off to get an ultra-sound and blood tests. That day I stayed home from school because the pain was so bad. It never seemed to stop. The ultra sound came back showing nothing. Ugh. So back to square 1.
The next week (or this past Wed, which was also Veteran's Day, and a day off from school) I had another test, to check the function of the gallbladder. I have to say that was an experience in itself. After 5 hours, 3 people trying to find a vein, 5 holes in my arm, and one very PAINFUL test, the results came back: I have a non-functioning gallbladder. Thank God! I'm really happy they found out what it is, because I'm sick of eating non-fat food, which still hurts by the way. My diet has consisted of oatmeal, non-fat pudding, broth, and low fat bread. At least I've lost a few pounds, but the pain really isn't worth it.
What they found out is that for some reason my gallbladder does not output enough of whatever it's supposed to. My percent is 24, and it's supposed to be like 50 or something. Then what's left just sits there, thus causing the constant pain. Nice picture, right?
So when I get back from the test, I'm laying on the couch, and start sneezing. Yup, you guessed it. On top of the gallbladder blues, I got a nasty cold. I look like Rudolf and have a nice man voice.
To finish my story, I go to the surgeon on Monday to see what my options are. I'm really hoping they just take it out. I really don't need to take anymore medicine. I need one of those daily pill containers just to keep everything straight now.
That's all I'll share right now, many probably think it's too late for that. To them I apologize.
Brina*
It started probably about a month ago, the pains in my chest. I thought I was just cold, so I would bundle up more while sitting on the couch. Then on the night of my birthday, after we went out to eat, the pains were a lot worse, and they didn't go away. Of course being the hypochondriac that I am, I start thinking heart attack, and various other life-threatening things. So the pain does not go away the next week, and I finally made a doctor appointment. When talking with some of the ladies at school, they said it sounded like the gallbladder. I really had no idea what gallbladder pain was like.
Anyway, I went to the doctor, and she thought it might be the gallbladder, but usually, the pain is lower, like under the rib-cage. So she pushed around on my lower right side, and I about cried. So the next day I was off to get an ultra-sound and blood tests. That day I stayed home from school because the pain was so bad. It never seemed to stop. The ultra sound came back showing nothing. Ugh. So back to square 1.
The next week (or this past Wed, which was also Veteran's Day, and a day off from school) I had another test, to check the function of the gallbladder. I have to say that was an experience in itself. After 5 hours, 3 people trying to find a vein, 5 holes in my arm, and one very PAINFUL test, the results came back: I have a non-functioning gallbladder. Thank God! I'm really happy they found out what it is, because I'm sick of eating non-fat food, which still hurts by the way. My diet has consisted of oatmeal, non-fat pudding, broth, and low fat bread. At least I've lost a few pounds, but the pain really isn't worth it.
What they found out is that for some reason my gallbladder does not output enough of whatever it's supposed to. My percent is 24, and it's supposed to be like 50 or something. Then what's left just sits there, thus causing the constant pain. Nice picture, right?
So when I get back from the test, I'm laying on the couch, and start sneezing. Yup, you guessed it. On top of the gallbladder blues, I got a nasty cold. I look like Rudolf and have a nice man voice.
To finish my story, I go to the surgeon on Monday to see what my options are. I'm really hoping they just take it out. I really don't need to take anymore medicine. I need one of those daily pill containers just to keep everything straight now.
That's all I'll share right now, many probably think it's too late for that. To them I apologize.
Brina*
Monday, November 2, 2009
24...just another day.
On Friday, for those who didn't know, I had my 24th birthday. It was just another day. I started out with parent/teacher conferences, which went well. Then I went to Naperville for the weekend. So here's a rundown of the weekend:
--Friday afternoon I went with Barb (my future mother-in-law) and ordered my wedding dress, and got my veil.
--Friday night, Eric wanted to take me to see Where the Wild Things Are. I refused to go. I distinctly remember telling him that I didn't want to see it, also. There is just something about the costumes in that movie that totally creep me out! Every time the commercial for it comes on, I have to change the channel. I really wasn't that interested in the book either. I think it's also creepy. So instead we went out for dinner to Outback with his family, and his brother Brian, his wife Rachel, and her father and sister. I was pretty excited because it was my birthday and the staff sang to me and I got free ice-cream! Now that's a great B-day!
--Saturday we hung out at home till it was time to pass out candy, then we went over to Brian and Rachel's place where they had some people over. They were watching the Yankee's and other sports that I'm not interested in, so I was there for the social aspect and had a good time! :)
--Sunday we went to church, then went to the mall. I made Eric look at wedding rings, and just happened to find what both of us loved! It was really unexpected, but I'm glad that it's one less thing for us to do. Eric's ring is made of tungsten, so it's gun metal gray and has a really cool shape to it. It really fits his personality, I think anyway. Also tungsten is virtually unbreakable, which is also works for him. My ring is called a 'wrap' because it is made to hug my engagement ring. When put with my engagement ring, the big square diamond is in the middle of two small round sapphires and then a small round diamond on the other side of the sapphire. I have seen some rings with the sapphires in it, and fell in love with the look. I love blue, and it's also going to be my wedding color, so why not have it on my wedding ring? The lady also told me the sapphire means eternal love. Awww...lol. Leaving the store, I almost started to freak out a little. I asked Eric if this could really have happened? Did we really find our wedding rings in literally 20 minutes? I can't believe I didn't agonize over every little detail, like I usually do with everything else I buy! Another great thing about it is that we got a really GREAT deal, and came in WAY under budget, which ALWAYS makes me happy! :)
So that my friends was my birthday weekend. I have to say, it was more exciting on the wedding front than the birthday one, but it was still fun!
Brina*
--Friday afternoon I went with Barb (my future mother-in-law) and ordered my wedding dress, and got my veil.
--Friday night, Eric wanted to take me to see Where the Wild Things Are. I refused to go. I distinctly remember telling him that I didn't want to see it, also. There is just something about the costumes in that movie that totally creep me out! Every time the commercial for it comes on, I have to change the channel. I really wasn't that interested in the book either. I think it's also creepy. So instead we went out for dinner to Outback with his family, and his brother Brian, his wife Rachel, and her father and sister. I was pretty excited because it was my birthday and the staff sang to me and I got free ice-cream! Now that's a great B-day!
--Saturday we hung out at home till it was time to pass out candy, then we went over to Brian and Rachel's place where they had some people over. They were watching the Yankee's and other sports that I'm not interested in, so I was there for the social aspect and had a good time! :)
--Sunday we went to church, then went to the mall. I made Eric look at wedding rings, and just happened to find what both of us loved! It was really unexpected, but I'm glad that it's one less thing for us to do. Eric's ring is made of tungsten, so it's gun metal gray and has a really cool shape to it. It really fits his personality, I think anyway. Also tungsten is virtually unbreakable, which is also works for him. My ring is called a 'wrap' because it is made to hug my engagement ring. When put with my engagement ring, the big square diamond is in the middle of two small round sapphires and then a small round diamond on the other side of the sapphire. I have seen some rings with the sapphires in it, and fell in love with the look. I love blue, and it's also going to be my wedding color, so why not have it on my wedding ring? The lady also told me the sapphire means eternal love. Awww...lol. Leaving the store, I almost started to freak out a little. I asked Eric if this could really have happened? Did we really find our wedding rings in literally 20 minutes? I can't believe I didn't agonize over every little detail, like I usually do with everything else I buy! Another great thing about it is that we got a really GREAT deal, and came in WAY under budget, which ALWAYS makes me happy! :)
So that my friends was my birthday weekend. I have to say, it was more exciting on the wedding front than the birthday one, but it was still fun!
Brina*
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