Come to find out I had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Which was strange because usually you only get this if you are diabetic (which I'm not) or an alcoholic (which I'm most definitely not). So they admitted me into the hospital. After blood work and an ultrasound, we learned that I had gall stones and one had passed through the bile duct into my pancreas and that was what had caused the pancreatitis and that I needed my gallbladder removed.
We had to wait until the pancreatits was under control (which they did by starving me for 2 days) and then they would remove my gallbladder. Also, my doctor discovered I had an umbilical hernia which needed to be fixed as well. Luckily this could be done during my gallbladder surgery. So to recap, I was fighting a UTI (urinary tract infection) which consisted of a bladder and kidney infection, pancreatitis, gall stones, and an umbilical hernia. I was starting to feel like my whole body had just fell apart on me. Luckily all went well and I am now on the mend.
I came home on Friday and was lucky enough to be able to stay at my mom's and have lots of help with Cannon and Kylee. I feel so blessed to have wonderful family so close to me. I am still very sore and having a very hard time finding foods that don't make me sick. I hate that I can't pick up my babies and that I'm not a very good mother right now, but again feel so lucky to have wonderful help close by.
I will warn you that I posted a picture of my gallbladder and the stones below...so if you are not into seeing gross pictures of body parts, you might want to stop reading now.
This is just before going in for surgery. I was super nervous but doped up on pain killers.
This is my gallbladder. See all those little stones? The doctor said there were actually even more than the picture shows. He said he lost count at 60 but guessed there were about 80 or so. 
6 comments:
YIKES!!! That's scary stuff. I'm glad to hear you're okay. So that's what the gall bladder looks like! (and talk about a "collection" of stones!)
That took a lot of gall, you stoner, but at least your pancreas waited til Cannon was hatched. Glad you're feeing better -- that will be enuff outta you.
Aunt Judy
Hey... they took my gall bladder out in February 2007. I went to the ER thinking that I was having a heart attack since I had just got done running for 45 minutes with pain I have never felt before... Well, the did an ultrasound and I went in for surgery a day later.
Anyhow, I know how you feel not being able to find something to eat that doesn't make you sick. I'll give you a bit of advise. Stay AWAY from ANYTHING greasy, cheese and spicy foods for a little while. Also, lettuce will make you sick as well. Stick with foods like turkey sandwiches, eggs, chicken, potatoes, rice, soups and anything that's easy to digest.
I am glad you're feeling better and are home now. Let me know what you need. I'd really like to send you a gift for Cannon and some for Kylee too. Loves always, Aimee
Oh my goodness Mandy! You are such a trooper! I hope you feel better soon. We love you and your darling family!
your mom told me all about this. How crazy! I hate HATE being sick. There is nothing worse. I hope you feel better soon!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! So glad you are ok... I wondered where the posts were?!? jk. If you need anything let me know. You are a great mom you just had a few setbacks for a minute so don't ever think you're not! I love ya and hope you keep feeling better!
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