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One who has hope lives differently. - B16

Monday, May 11, 2009

What Is Wrong With Me?

I have an inkling that it's my gall bladder.

On Saturday I started having pinching in my gall bladder area (liver/gall bladder; right side of my body). I looked up a picture of the innards and yup, that's where I'm having pain. All day Sunday, too. Okay, I believed "B" when she said it was my gall bladder and liver area when I asked her about it. She's a nurse. But, since it wasn't getting any worse, nor any better, I decided to down play it. It went away during my sleep last night . . . so I bounded about like everything is fine. I went to the post office to mail out my mum's gift and something for another Blogger (Jen). When I hopped back into my van, I just about passed out from the intense pain/pop/pull in the same area. OUCH! I just sat there asking God to spare me. I drove home very carefully, but I felt every bump.

About an hour ago, I called the clinic . . . the triage nurse said don't wait. Go to Walter Reed, Bethesda, or Andrews as soon as I can - not tonight - some time today.

I feel okay, but I am waiting for my husband. I promise if it gets worse, I will call 9-1-1. I honestly do not think I am going to have to do that. If I sit still and do nothing I feel okay. I would rate my discomfort at the "not moving" a 1 out of 10 (ten being severe). If I get bumped around or I swing my body right or left, I would rate my pain about a six or seven. Not really emergency pain. BUT, because of the pop/pull incident and that the pain is still there, I am wondering what the hell is wrong and I want to not wait until it's an emergency, yeah? So, I am going to go with my husband about three o'clock. The roads to D.C. are so bumpy.

I ask you to pray for me to have a safe, comfortable drive and doctors that will find out the problem and be able to fix it lickity-split.

Thank you, friends. Your prayers work wonders! Until then, I offer my pain to suffering souls in Purgatory and those suffering anywhere Mother Mary wishes to spread the benefits.

21 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Prayers are on the way...I'll have the kids pray too! They are powerhouses!
Pax, E

Unknown said...

Praying as I write...will keep praying!

off a dirt road said...

I hope you feel better soon & that the doc can figure out sooner rather that later what is going on with your insides. Take it easy & heal quickly. (((hugs)))

Christine said...

Holy Smokes...hope everthing gets fixed up soon! From the last post you have your plate full and lots ta-do!

My thoughts are with you. Keep us posted on your recovery and what the heck happened to your ol'body!

Jen said...

Wow, I will pray for you! I remember when I had my kidney stones. They weren't too bad, but enough to keep me still. Please keep us updated and know that I am close by if you need some help. You have my number, right?

Brandie said...

I hope you feel better soon!!!!

Anonymous said...

thought i posted my well wishes... i've had my gallbladder out. bad gallbladders are very painful. Praying you get a quick dx and fix.

and on another note... my husband's "blogname" is Chief, too. He is a retired Army Warrant.

Suzanne said...

Still praying. :)

Jane (a.k.a. patjrsmom) said...

Oh my word, Sarah. God's blessings on you during this hospital trip. I'll be praying.

Jane

PS-Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

Blessings each day said...

Will remember you in my rosaries today.

blessings on your health,

marcy

Regina said...

ugh, sounds terrible! will be praying
r

Anonymous said...

It could be an ovarian cyst maybe? Sounds more like that to me!

Kalona said...

Prayers going up!

Nancy said...

Hang in there Sarah! You are in my prayers!

Barb Szyszkiewicz said...

I will pray also!! Hope to hear good news.

Dawn said...

Hope all is well. Praying here for you.

matthew archbold said...

Our prayers are with you. God bless.

Therese said...

ugh. Prayers here.

Jen said...

Checking in for an update. I hope it's nothing serious. :-(

Allison said...

Concerned and anxious to hear from you!

Prayers.

paladin said...

Oh, mercy!!

I'll definitely be praying for you, Sarah! God watch over you (and your family), and speed your healing!