Sigh... Back at Jefferson Hospital...
Hey, guys,
Well, I'm posting this from my hospital bed. Some of you may remember how my cancer was diagnosed; for those who don't, here's the Cliffs Notes version: I had a gallbladder attack and the abdominal ultrasound that my doctor ordered led to my kidney cancer being discovered.
I'd had another attack back in November but it had been some time since then so I'd hoped that I could manage it, at least for a while. Nope.
Last night was the worst one yet. Totally debilitating. And the surgeons decided that they've seen enough deterioration. They want it out. So I'm scheduled for a somewhat emergency surgery tomorrow to get the gallbladder removed.
The good news is that the surgeon I'd originallY talked and liked months who is available and will be doing the surgery laproscopically. So compared to the kidney surgery, this should be a walk in the park.
Never ends.
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Good luck with surgery. Butforoughsh said:Jason, so sorry for this new
Jason, so sorry for this new thing. Here's to successful surgery and speedy recovery . Forough
Good luck with surgery. But you should be thankfull for these attacks for finding cancer, so "be noble and let the gall bladder go" :-)
my fiance's tumor was discovered due to hep C. he intends to treat it now, and we joke if this is a "noble thing to do" - to get rid of ir after it kinda saved his life :-)
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Good luck, Jason! I thinkAllochka said:Good luck with surgery. But
Good luck with surgery. But you should be thankfull for these attacks for finding cancer, so "be noble and let the gall bladder go" :-)
my fiance's tumor was discovered due to hep C. he intends to treat it now, and we joke if this is a "noble thing to do" - to get rid of ir after it kinda saved his life :-)
Good luck, Jason! I think compared to your kidney surgery this will be much easier. And as everyone said, at least you're rid of future attacks.
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Good luck mateAPny said:Good luck, Jason! I think
Good luck, Jason! I think compared to your kidney surgery this will be much easier. And as everyone said, at least you're rid of future attacks.
Best get rid of the bits that dont work!
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Hope everything went and is
Hope everything went and is going well. If it is any consolation, you are probably not missing the miserable weather around Philly today.
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Thank heaven...Positive_Mental_Attitude said:Hope everything went and is
Hope everything went and is going well. If it is any consolation, you are probably not missing the miserable weather around Philly today.
or take the "n" off and you have heave. That ugly little green glob of bile storage is what prompted me to call my PC's attention to another little problem I was experiencing nearly 9 years ago. I was having periodic bouts of nausea/vomiting every couple of months and thought maybe I had a gall stone. And that was how the US found a mass in the kidney and the liver. And while they were doing surgery, also found there was a defect in the bile duct, so also removed the gall bladder.
Jason, the lap surgery shouldn't be that difficult. But do remember that digestion may be a little bit slower. I suggest eating smaller amounts more slowly to see how things process. Your liver will now have to produce "on demand"and it can get a bit over-zealous and dump too much at once.
You should do well, and try to enjoy having your feet up for 24 hours. Hah! The'll have you up and walking in no time. Good Luck.
Donna
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Go Jasondonna_lee said:Thank heaven...
or take the "n" off and you have heave. That ugly little green glob of bile storage is what prompted me to call my PC's attention to another little problem I was experiencing nearly 9 years ago. I was having periodic bouts of nausea/vomiting every couple of months and thought maybe I had a gall stone. And that was how the US found a mass in the kidney and the liver. And while they were doing surgery, also found there was a defect in the bile duct, so also removed the gall bladder.
Jason, the lap surgery shouldn't be that difficult. But do remember that digestion may be a little bit slower. I suggest eating smaller amounts more slowly to see how things process. Your liver will now have to produce "on demand"and it can get a bit over-zealous and dump too much at once.
You should do well, and try to enjoy having your feet up for 24 hours. Hah! The'll have you up and walking in no time. Good Luck.
Donna
Go get'em Jason. Nothing to it.
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Jefferson hospital
Good luck with your surgery, I am assuming you are at Jefferson hospital in Philadelphia. I was in Jefferson for IL-2 last May - my only complaint was the hospital food was absolutory horrible! I had no problem eating any of the food from the Philadelphia Reading Terminal or any of the local restaurants. So if your doctors let you I suggest you order take out - often! - BDS0 -
Thanks and still waiting
Surgery was supposed to happen yesterday but the surgical team had a couple of tough cases that kept the schedule out of whack... So I am still waiting for the call but it should definitely happen today.
Thanks for all the well wishes!
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Indeedicemantoo said:You owe that gallbladder a lot
Jason,
If it weren't for him that tumor would have continued to grow. Give it a nice burial.
Icemantoo
Full military honors... 21 gun salute for sure!
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If you only knew...donna_lee said:Thank heaven...
or take the "n" off and you have heave. That ugly little green glob of bile storage is what prompted me to call my PC's attention to another little problem I was experiencing nearly 9 years ago. I was having periodic bouts of nausea/vomiting every couple of months and thought maybe I had a gall stone. And that was how the US found a mass in the kidney and the liver. And while they were doing surgery, also found there was a defect in the bile duct, so also removed the gall bladder.
Jason, the lap surgery shouldn't be that difficult. But do remember that digestion may be a little bit slower. I suggest eating smaller amounts more slowly to see how things process. Your liver will now have to produce "on demand"and it can get a bit over-zealous and dump too much at once.
You should do well, and try to enjoy having your feet up for 24 hours. Hah! The'll have you up and walking in no time. Good Luck.
Donna
Already been laying in the bed for 2 days waiting for the surgery to happen... I've had my fill of rest haha...
But, Donna Lee, seriously thanks for the tips... I was reading some horror stories online (one would think they would learn their lesson with doing that) but generally the consensus is smaller meals more often when possible. I am sure I will be fine. I know a couple people who eat like crap after they've had it done... not that I'm looking to do that, or anything... No, sir....
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All the best:)jason.2835 said:Thanks and still waiting
Surgery was supposed to happen yesterday but the surgical team had a couple of tough cases that kept the schedule out of whack... So I am still waiting for the call but it should definitely happen today.
Thanks for all the well wishes!
All the best with the surgery Jason, I hope you don't have to wait much longer. I had mine removed in 2005 it took a little while for my body to adjust. I have no problems as long as I don't eat too much fat which is no bad thing.
Djinnie x
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Gull Bladder
Hope all went well , I had mine out in 2007 only pain I had was horriable pain in right shulder from the gas, Drs used to do the surgery I guess ,It was done by lapscop other than the shoulder pain I was fine.
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Hey, Jason, I am a littleRee_Maryland said:Gull Bladder
Hope all went well , I had mine out in 2007 only pain I had was horriable pain in right shulder from the gas, Drs used to do the surgery I guess ,It was done by lapscop other than the shoulder pain I was fine.
Hey, Jason, I am a little late getting on the bandwagon to wish you well, but I am now!
ENUFF already! Hope the recovery goes smoothly, less painful and on the road to better health for you!!
Know that the CNS troops are rallying around YOU, sending you healing light for the best recovery yet!!
Sending a gentle hug, Jan
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