An unusual Wordless Wednesday photo this week, yet this ultrasound photo has been on my mind for months, specifically these last few days.
By the time you read this, I’ll most likely be in the recovery room, swearing at a nurse or something. Oh, Have I yet mentioned that me an anesthetic don’t get along too well? Ahhh, that’s a good story to write while bed-ridden I think.
Anyway, today is the day that my Gallbladder gets evicted after 4 years of ache and a few horrific episodes of the most intense pain I have ever felt.
Hey, I’m starting the New Year with one less body part!
I’m not a doctor and I don’t play one on TV – yet I do think this ultrasound photo of my gallbladder is laughing at me… buh-bye and good riddance!
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Diana - Teacher Mom says
01/03/2012 at 3:18 pmThat is the freakiest looking ultrasound I have ever seen! Hope you’re recovering well. I had my galbladder removed a few years ago and regret that I did. But that’s a whole other story…
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 9:11 amDiana, I didn’t know you had yours removed! I’m in so munch pain!! I dare not move in bed, very thankful for my iPad!
We’ll share stories sometime!
Diana - Teacher Mom says
01/04/2012 at 10:49 amTammi, I’m so sorry to hear you’re in such pain. That is awful! I wish there was something I could do.
alissa apel says
01/03/2012 at 3:18 pmOh my it does look like it’s laughing. So long Gallbladder. Rest my dear!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 9:12 amI’m resting, have hardly moved… And already getting so bored!!!
Pam says
01/03/2012 at 4:13 pmI hope you are feeling okay and recovering nicely. Take care, Tammi.
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 9:14 amTrying to, Pam! Thank you!
nathania hunter says
01/03/2012 at 4:23 pmthat ultrasound is so freakin’ creepy! but kind of neat. I suffered with gall stones while I was pregnant, it was the worst pain in the world!! No matter what I ate or did I always ended up in the hospital. I was so glad when I had surgery 3 months after I had our first child! I hope you recover nicely!! Lots of rest!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 9:16 amSame here, it started when I was PG with the twins, but they thought it was muscles stretching. I just found out it was my gallbladder 6 months ago!
Hailey says
01/03/2012 at 4:41 pmI can’t lie…the whole reference to *ultrasound* had me a wee bit hopeful…but alas..it’s just a pesky gall bladder….hope you recover well and enjoy life without it!
Good Riddance is right!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 9:18 amHahahaha!!!!!
You should have seen the looks on family and friends’ faces when I said I was going for one!!!!
Hailey says
01/04/2012 at 11:00 amOh yeah, I can totally imagine…you should have played it up and showed the photo of your little *bean* – bahahaha….. okay, maybe not but it would have been funny. I think everyone’s automatic reaction to *ultrasound* is thinking of pregnancy.
Regardless, hope you are recovering well!
Tarasview says
01/03/2012 at 4:58 pmI hope you are happy in recovery right now *hugs*
Petula says
01/03/2012 at 4:59 pmI’m glad you’re getting it removed. I had one final terrible episode in 1994 and thankfully went to the emergency room. Found out my gall bladder was gangrened… the pain I had experienced all those years was that and me, with my high tolerance for pain, was none the wiser. Thanks to my annoying friend I went in. I’m happily gall bladder free. Happy healing! And thanks for sharing the scary ultrasound. 🙂
Lynette says
01/03/2012 at 5:00 pmIt almost looks like a ghost… and being a Mom counts as being a doctor. You’ve healed many fevers, colds and boo-boos…
Take care and hoping for a quick recovery!
ModernMom says
01/03/2012 at 5:03 pmRest up honey! Hope you feel fab soon and good riddance to that pesky organ you really didn’t need!
Angela of OneSmileyMonkey says
01/03/2012 at 5:06 pmOuch! Hope you recover soon! 🙂
Rossana says
01/03/2012 at 5:32 pmHope you are resting well and pain free! Hope it is a quick recovery {hugs}.
StephanieS says
01/03/2012 at 5:36 pmGet better soon!! Hope you have a fast recovery!! 🙂
kewkew says
01/03/2012 at 5:48 pmDefinitely looks like it is laughing, weird. Hope you are doing well.
alicia says
01/03/2012 at 8:07 pmHere’s to less pain and a speedy recovery!!
Glogirl says
01/03/2012 at 8:11 pmHope your recovery goes smoothly!
bcIMthemommy says
01/03/2012 at 8:17 pmThat was a weird ultrasound for sure. Adios gallbladder!
I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
01/03/2012 at 8:29 pmI’m so use to looking for the baby in those that I didn’t know what to look at! Hope you are recovering well!
kristin says
01/03/2012 at 8:34 pmOh my sweet friend, I hope you recover fast.
Bye bye body part.
Monica says
01/03/2012 at 8:34 pmI’ve never had my gallbladder removed, however, I have worked in the Operating Room for many years…I hope you’re soon feeling better. Take it easy…nurses orders!!
Theresa says
01/03/2012 at 9:02 pmWhat a freaky looking ultrasound! Had mine out about 6 years ago. It took 10 years of intense pain before anyone took me seriously. I don’t know how many trips to the ER and doctors appointments I had. They always told me it was an ulcer or heartburn and would send me on my way. My gastroenterologist told me it was the most diseased gallbladder he had ever seen. If someone would have listened sooner it probably wouldn’t have been!
Speedy recovery wishes to you!
Theresa
Good Girl Gone Green says
01/03/2012 at 9:08 pmHope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.:)
Ming says
01/03/2012 at 9:11 pmHope you’re feeling tons better… no more aches and pain… Have a speedy recovery!
Blog-hopping over from Sakura’s!
It's OK to be WEIRD! says
01/03/2012 at 9:27 pmI say buh-bye, too! If it’s causing such awfulness, it needs to go! Been praying that everything goes really well today! Get well soon, and take care of you!!!!!! 🙂
~ Raylene
Jenny says
01/03/2012 at 9:33 pmLOL at your gallbladder. I think it is laughing at you! I hope your surgery went well and you recover quickly!
Merry120 says
01/03/2012 at 9:39 pmI hope your surgery goes well & you have a quick recovery. Most people I know who’ve had them out swear that they’ve felt so much better after.
Orangeheromama says
01/03/2012 at 9:47 pmthinking of you! hope you’re doing well!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:29 pmthank you!!
SoberJulie says
01/03/2012 at 10:20 pmOh I’ll be praying!!
Corey ~living and loving says
01/03/2012 at 10:41 pmhope you are healing up nicely.
Amy {babybabylemon} says
01/03/2012 at 10:51 pmSending thoughts for a speedy recovery!
CoffeeJitters says
01/03/2012 at 11:06 pmI had a gallbladder eviction a couple years ago. Good riddance. I’ve experienced a lot of pain in my life, but no pain compared to gall bladder pain. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Upstatemamma says
01/03/2012 at 11:19 pmI hope you are feeling better and everything went very well.
Anna says
01/03/2012 at 11:24 pmHope the surgery went well and wishing you a speedy recovery as well as a very happy New Year 2012!
Nolie says
01/04/2012 at 12:34 amHope all went well and you are feeling great in no time.
Rita O'Neal says
01/04/2012 at 1:12 amI hope you recover well!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:20 pmthanks Rita, I hope so too!
Jen V. says
01/04/2012 at 5:28 amI hope all went well with the surgery and you have a smooth recovery!
Josee P says
01/04/2012 at 6:03 amOMG this is scary funny. People would think it has been photoshop. MY husband had a gallbladder episode in November. He thought he was having a heart attack. Very similar pain apparently. He has stones in his. Haven’t seen the surgeon yet. Don’t know what he will decide; to remove the stones or the whole thing. I get so sick on anesthetic. They have to give me gravol. Hope all is well. Take it easy you deserve the rest. Hugs
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:21 pmHi Josee!!
As usual, me on anesthetic didn’t go well at all. And yes, it;s the worst pain EVER!
Alas, I just tried toast and butter – and pain again. No butter/fats!!!
Ouch!!!
Jayme Markus says
01/04/2012 at 6:24 amHope your surgery went well and that you have a speedy recovery!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:22 pmthanks Jayme!!!
Hugs!
Deb Dorrington says
01/04/2012 at 6:37 amSending you wishes for a speedy recovery…but Tammi warn us the next time you post something as scary as that ultrasound..lol. Take care and get lots of rest.
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:23 pmha!!! I throw curveballs once in a while, Beb. Keeps everyone on their toes!
🙂
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:24 pmBeb – DEB, I blame the Morphine….
ok, trying to type laying down. Doesn’t work that well….
Mom2Michael says
01/04/2012 at 6:47 amFreaky image! Looks like a mocking ghost 🙂
I hope all went well and that you are recovering comfortably. Hugs!! xo
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:25 pmnot so comfortable, but I’m getting by!
Freaky isn’t it?!
Good thing I had my phone to sneak a pic when I had my u/s, it was too creepy NOT to take a picture of!!
Krista says
01/04/2012 at 6:55 amHey! Found you through the Wordless Wednesday and am a New Follower! Loved reading through your blog.
Stop by my blog and follow back 🙂
http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com
Thanks and happy new year!
Krista
ErikaPrice says
01/04/2012 at 7:06 am{{{hugs}}} You should feel much better now it’s gone (at least once you’ve recovered from the op) – I know I did 🙂
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:25 pmthank you, I like knowing there’s light at the end. Right now, ouch!!!!
Emma says
01/04/2012 at 7:09 amI hope you are all well & have a speedy recovery – I have no idea you can live without the Gallbladder :O
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:26 pmwell, let’s hope its possible since mine’s gone!!!
Ha!!
CaroleM says
01/04/2012 at 7:32 amI had mine out in August, recovery was swift (less than 2 weeks), and I have not had one problem since. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:26 pmthanks Carole, that is so nice to hear right now. Day 1 is the worst right?
Carole M says
01/04/2012 at 4:42 pmYou bet sweetheart 🙂 I actually found trying to get comfortable while sleeping was the worst part, but once I had my configuration of 8 or so pillows – Under the knees etc… I was fine. And heck, it was way better than those nights where I lay awake for hours due to pain from my gall bladder 🙂
angela m says
01/04/2012 at 8:13 amThat is a really creepy picture, you would see it on a horror movie.. Hope you are recovering 🙂
momto8blog says
01/04/2012 at 8:21 amhope you are doing ok….wishing you an uneventful and full and quick recovery!
erin m. says
01/04/2012 at 9:44 amGood luck, and here’s to pain free from here on out.
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:28 pmthanks erin – I’m really hoping so!!!
Elizabeth says
01/04/2012 at 10:47 amOh wow! That is kind of freaky. I hope you have a quick recovery!
Verena says
01/04/2012 at 11:31 amI hope you will be okay! Good luck to you! What an original ultrasound photo you have! 🙂
Many hug´s,,
Verena
Janice F says
01/04/2012 at 12:59 pmAww, Tammi! Feel better soon!!!
Tom/Introducing Mr. Cool says
01/04/2012 at 1:35 pmGallbladders are definitely no fun, and I’m sure you won’t miss it either, but just be careful what you eat. Since I’ve had mine out bacon & I don’t agree at all! Our prayers are with you.
Tammi says
01/04/2012 at 4:28 pmno!!!! bacon? you poor guy!
Well, I may have just kept it if I had know that! lol
I learned the hard way last night when I tried some toast and butter. Instant attack, no butter for me…. 🙁
Chelle says
01/04/2012 at 5:52 pmeeek, that’s quite the ultrasound! You got to lay in bed? Nice. I had my gall bladder out just before xmas & was up with hubby & the baby in the days afterwards. good times :/
feel better soon!
Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy says
01/04/2012 at 7:22 pmThat is definitely a creepy pic! I had mine out years ago, was tender for a couple of days, but no biggie (that was before kids though) 😀 Rest as much as you can.
Tammi says
01/11/2012 at 2:23 pmYes, kids complicate matters. I had a rough week, I reacted to 2 of the drugs they gave me… arg! Nothing is ever simple with me!
The Funny Hun says
01/04/2012 at 7:31 pmRest up and feel better soon!
Doris C says
01/04/2012 at 9:54 pmHey Tammi, Now is the excuse to use happy drugs and have hubby cater to you:) Hope you feel better soon!
Tammi says
01/11/2012 at 2:22 pmHubby was AWESOME, really could not have asked for better help. Which is a good thing, cause those drugs – turns out I’m allergic to them. What a mess!! I’m finally starting to feel a tad better
Louise says
01/04/2012 at 10:11 pmGood Luck Tammy!
Louise says
01/04/2012 at 10:12 pmTammi!!!
Tammi says
01/11/2012 at 2:21 pmThanks Louise, healing and taking it easy. The first few days were rough, looking forward to having more energy to ‘get my bloggin’ back on’
🙂
Leah H. says
01/13/2012 at 10:58 pmHoping for your total recovery..
Visiting late for WW! Here’s my share- hope you can visit:)
http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2012/01/wordless-wednesday-daughters-pet.html