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Getting better I hope

11 years ago

Had my gall bladder out Thur. Had some large stones and the Dr. said it was quite large. Spent the night in the hospital because I had a strong reaction to the meds they gave me similar to a stroke. Had all sorts of tests etc Everything seems ok but will wait and see. Will have to take it easy for awhile

Marie from ND

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prairie_rose
11 years ago
You take care. Listen to you doctors, take it easy. And get feeling better soon!
phyllis__mn
11 years ago
Have a speedy recovery!
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glenda_al
11 years ago
Will be thinking about you in the upcoming days!
morz8 - Washington Coast
11 years ago
Marie, please rest so you are feeling better soonest. I'm sorry about the reaction to the medication, hopefully that's gone for good now....along with your pesky gall bladder. Wishing you great days ahead and a happy healthy Spring...
socks
11 years ago
I wish you a fast and complete return to health.
sweet_betsy No AL Z7
11 years ago
Hope you are feeling as good as new in nothing flat.
PKponder TX Z7B
11 years ago
I hope you feel much better soon. Were you feeling pretty ill before you had the surgery?
kayjones
11 years ago
Get well soon!
nodakgal
11 years ago
Feel better soon Marie!
gadgets
11 years ago
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Marie.
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Fun2BHere
11 years ago
Sending you good wishes for a quick, trouble-free recovery.
eld6161
11 years ago
Sending healing thoughts to you.
sylviatexas2
11 years ago
Yikes! I'm happy to hear it went well; take care of yourself!
stacey_mb
11 years ago
Hope you're feeling better soon, Marie!
Amazing Aunt Audrey
11 years ago
Bless your heart. I had emergency gallbladder surgery back in July. No fun! Hope you heal quickly. Smooch
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pam_25f
11 years ago
Follow all directions and get well soon.
marie_ndcal
Original Author
11 years ago
I had no problems before surgery, in fact was thinking of canceling it. Just some dull ache around my waist, but when Dr. said and showed me the size of some of the stones, I made the decision to have the gall bladder removed. Glad I did as he said it was larger that he thought it was and showed signs of abrasion on the outside. I don't feel bad now, just very very tired and sleepy. No outside stitches, just glue. I was able to shower right away to. Thanks to all for the good wishes, Have to make appts with 3 different Dr's to make sure the reaction I had was meds not a slight stroke. OH SO MUCH fun getting old!!!

Marie
Georgysmom
11 years ago
So glad you decided to have it done. It's so much better to make that decision rather than wait for emergency surgery. Hope you are feeling better real soon.
prairie_rose
11 years ago
(((((marie))))). Wishing you a speedy recovery!
sjerin
11 years ago
Get well soon and rest!
OklaMoni
11 years ago
Just take it easy in this recovery time! That's a lot to get over. Heal quickly!

(((Marie)))
vicsgirl
11 years ago
Wishing you a fast and complete recovery!
Marilyn Sue
11 years ago
I hope you are feeling much better by now. Take good care of yourself Marie.

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