Here we go again!
Published by jbog on Tagged BlogsAfter 7 months of unexplained health problems, I had a follow-up CT scan done so that the doctors could have a sense of where I stand now. I got a copy of the report and I thought it was great news. The problem that had shown on previous scans looked to be resolved and I thought I was on the way to healing. My doctors, however, did not agree.
Three doctors on the case…my primary care, my GI, and my surgeon, all agreed that they would like me to have my appendix removed. Yep, my appendix. A small organ with absolutely no purpose as far as anyone can tell. The doctors wonder if it is the appendix that has been causing all the havoc in my body the last few months. No one knows for sure but since it (the appendix) does not look right, according to recent CT scans anyway, they would like to take it out. So, although I thought I was done with doctors, medical tests, and hospitals, it turns out I have one more hurdle to jump.
So next Monday, December 7, I will be going to the hospital to have this little nuance removed. Hopefully they can do it by lap. Farewell my little appendix friend! I wish it wasn’t so but it is, and this means that Club DEB will be on hold for a bit while I recover. Even though working on the site will be on a sabbatical, my mind never stops. I have new plans for Club DEB and I will be announcing them soon.
So until we meet again, may I ask you to please keep my surgery and recovery in your prayers. I appreciate the support. Talk to you soon!
December 4th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Prayers are being sent.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Praying for you! Recovering from these ops can be SO painful. I had mine out 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my 2nd child.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Praying for you, Judy!
December 10th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Wow… your appendix??!! Praying for a quick and pain free recovery. If you don’t mind my asking… what were the symptoms that led to this diagnosis and has all that resolved itself since the operation? Probably too soon to tell, but it would be good to know.
Try to remember to take it easy, I know it’s hard this time of year. You need time to heal. Let everyone wait on you!
December 17th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Hi Linda, don’t mind you asking at all. Symptoms were typical lower GI problems with acute abdominal pain. Surgery ended up being more than just the appendix as he saw some things and had to do some work on the bowel. We are hoping this solves my problems but it is too soon to tell yet as the bowel needs time to recover from the surgery. I do get the staples removed today. I think I will feel more comfortable then. Thanks