This morning we started with ultrasound at the hospital...which clearly showed the Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder)...no stones were seen. We then went to meet with the surgeon who outlined a couple of alternatives to surgery (which didn't sound too hot)....he called the Oncologist...who wanted it out (out of the way of the cancer treatment for sure)....we also wanted it out of the way as it might be a lingering situation interfering with the cancer treatment.
So out it came....laparoscopically.....4 holes including the naval......
The surgeon said it went well and he wanted to keep her in the hospital for a day or two because of the condition she was in when she came in. He couldn't say all her symptoms would go away as a result of the surgery...time will tell.
The Oncologist is coming by tonight ...maybe he will discuss next steps with the cancer treatment based on the scan or wait till she can come in....we shall see.
Funny happenings.....when Linda wanted to use the bathroom the first time, the nurse used the time to remove Linda's paper operation gown for a hospital gown......I said "I have never seen my sister naked before".......the nurse's eyes got big and she sputtered...and then we told her the truth....priceless.....
Linda asked the nurse after the operation if they were able to do the operation laparoscopically....the nurse replied "yes"...Linda said "good...then I can go back to work on the pole at the strip club".
More tomorrow.....the first picture is "pre" and the second"post"......
More tomorrow.....the first picture is "pre" and the second"post"......
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7 comments:
Dave - you definitely have a great sense of humor! I am sure the look on the nurse's face was priceless when you said that!
Linda - hope you start feeling much better soon! So glad to hear that all went well with the surgery. Get lots of rest, and know that we're all thinking of you and are keeping you close in thought.
Hugs to both!
Jim and Swee
Glad to see you keeping things light and full of humor.
My love to you both. Feel better soon. Stay strong and get lots of rest.
I love you...
As I have stated in an earlier post-you two are either making me laugh or cry....glad I was laughing tonight! Rest up for the pole dancing, Linda.
Marilyn
You two really keep everyone guessing and laughing! Dave you are priceless! Linda you should be ready for that pole dancing in no time!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as always! Rest up!
Nancy, Jim and Joe
Great news!
We all are thankful for the good result and getting the nasty gall bladder out! That's why you haven't been able to eat girl friend. Now you had best rest up and start to gain some of those pounds back. I'd be happy to be your coach on weight gain!
By the way, you are pretty cute in a hospital gown but look much better on the dance floor.
Blessings to you both,
Love, Mary
I'm glad to read that all went well with the surgery. You certainly keep life interesting.
Love and prayers,
Ruth Ann
Glad everything went well. Great sense of humor Dave!
Hope for speedy recovery, you don't want to be away from your night job to long Linda. HaHa!
Take care
Wayne
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