Saturday, July 7, 2012

Post surgery

Well my surgery was not as easy as expected - my doctor said I had the worst gall bladder he's seen all year.  What was supposed to be a one hour surgery turned into four.  I was at the hospital 10 hours for a day surgery.  It was more difficult to remove due to inflammation and plenty of stones.  It is all removed now though, but the exit hole is larger than planned.  I've got a drain and am in quite a bit of pain in between drugs.  I am taking the next week off from work though and should be improving every day.  I'm hoping I feel well enough soon to watch movies, read books and draw and paint.  We'll see - right now all I want to do is sleep.

11 comments:

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Glad its over for you but it sounds horribly painful. Good thing you didn't know all that going in. Wishing you a quick & complete recovery. Give yourself time. Don't rush things.

soulbrush said...

OMG I hope you will soon be on your feet and dancing round the room. Sending cyber roses and chicken soup!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

Absolutely take time to recover. They always make it sound so easy but it is rarely as easy as it sounds. Listen to your body. Rest and Recoop. Healing thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Lisa said...

Make sure you take it easy. Speedy recovery Vibes being sent your way.

Teri said...

So happy to hear you did good albeit way longer than expected. You will be feeling so much better with that out of you. Now just enjoy your time off and heal well.

Hugs

A Lady's Life said...

Oh my!
Well that didn't sound very good.
I am so glad it is behind you now.
Rest and Get well soon.

A Free Spirit Butterfly said...

Will keep your recovery in my prayers. RELAX and be spoiled.

Love and peace,
China

Mim said...

I'm sorry to hear that it didn't go well, but at least it is out and you really will be feeling better soon.

Lynn Cohen said...

I am so so so so so so so so sorry to hear the surgery was worse than expected, but oh so so so so glad that it is over and now you are on the road to recovery. I hope the meds help with pain all the time and you suffer naught. I too hope you have lots of time to read and write and draw and paint. Enjoy being a lady of leisure for as long as it takes. Do not go back to work too soon! Hugs from me!!!! Now go back to your napping. xoxo

Marj said...

Still keeping you in prayers...get well soon. Glad they were able to make the "repairs" needed. Take it easy doing just the things you want. Miss your Art :-)

marianne said...

That sounds awful !
Glad it is all behind you now and I hope you will recover soon. Take your time to heal and get well again dear ♥