Need your prayers, ladies - UPDATE on pg. 2 - I'm home!!

Original post by BKtoLI

Aug 15, 2006 11:51 PM

I have been going back and forth with doctor visits left and right since June, and now all the bad news hits at once.

1. My blood sugar is dangerously high. I'm almost at the borderline of diabetes. So now I have to make sure I have no sugar and very little carbs.

2. My cholesterol is slightly above normal and my good cholesterol is low. (I've been eating too many egg sandwich wraps lately, damn it.)

3. I already knew about my gallbladder problems since 2004. I have tried to watch what I eat as a result. However the past few months I've been having minor attacks. My PCP sends me to a consult with the surgeon today and BAM I am now scheduled to have the gallbladder removed tomorrow at 3pm.

While I knew this was coming, it still makes me uneasy. The idea of someone going into my intestines makes me nervous. Please pray that all goes well tomorrow.

futrmrsblt Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:08 AM

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Don't worry about the gallbladder surgery.. its quick and easy.. and you will feel 1000000% better after getting it taken out (mines due out in a few months) my mom, grandmother, aunt, uncle, great grandma apparently everyone on my moms side is gallbladderless and so much happier....

that your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery.....

Jen2999 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:08 AM

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Thinking of you Janna..

roxyvelas Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:16 AM

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I hope everything goes well.

franksgirl323 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:19 AM

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HUGS FOR YOU....TOMORROW WILL GO SMOOTHLY AND YOU'LL BE SHOWING UP AT GTG'S AS USUAL.

cindyandkevin Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:22 AM

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Don't worry Janna, everything's going to be fine!!!!!!

We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!!

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Aug 16, 2006 10:23 AM

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I am sure everything will be fine Janna!! I know having surgery is scary, but I am sure its a very routine procedure, and afterwards you will not have to go through the pain anymore.
I will be thinking of you.

scappy123 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 12:17 PM

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Oh my goodness, that is a big piece of news to find out. One of my girlfriends had her gall bladder removed 2 weeks ago, she recovered nicely and was able to fly back home to Atlanta the other day.

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

mrsgtobe Posted: Aug 16, 2006 12:26 PM

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Thinking of you and hoping that your surgery goes smoothly!!

Sept06bride Posted: Aug 16, 2006 12:28 PM

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JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 12:32 PM

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J, tommorow? I didn't think it would be so soon!!!! I know it'll go well - I hope that you have a SUPER FAST recovery.

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 01:00 PM

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Janna I'm praying for you, everything will be fine and hopefully you will feel a million times better once it is out.

DandS Posted: Aug 16, 2006 02:16 PM

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My prays are with you Janna!!!

leighdvm Posted: Aug 16, 2006 02:17 PM

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Here's to a speedy recovery!!!!!!

shellnroc Posted: Aug 16, 2006 02:29 PM

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I hope you all goes well!!!!!!!

gina674 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 03:48 PM

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SummerBride06 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 04:25 PM

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best of luck to you janna! hope you feel better!

MrsD06 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 04:28 PM

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Hope all goes well today. and

Smiles111 Posted: Aug 16, 2006 04:42 PM

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Sending prayers for successful surgery and full recovery!!

Please let us know how you're doing when you can!

BKtoLI Posted: Aug 17, 2006 06:30 PM

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Well I got home today at 12:30 and I'm still in a lot of pain because of all the trapped gas (they fill up your stomach with air in order to do the surgery). I keep walking around but nothing has happened yet.

(There's nothing funnier than to have the nurses asking if you have farted yet!!)

Apparently my gallbladder was inflamed & stuck to my stomach, so it was good that it came out. Also strangely, when they tested my blood before the surgery, my blood sugar was normal. Go figure. Another good thing is I managed to lose 6 or 7 lbs in the last week or 2.

I took off work the rest of the week, but I will play it by ear next week. Thanks all for your prayers & well wishes!!! I really appreciate it!!