Patience

 

MRI Results

 I had an MRI in Jefferson last fall. They have the latest and greatest in MRI machines. That is what they told me and since I had nothing to compare it to I didn't know. It took about 10 minutes and it was easy peasy! So when I had one here I expected it to be similar, although when I asked about it he said we want one with more detail than the one you had last fall. So it was a whole different experience. I had many deep breathing episodes and periods of time where I had to talk myself out of feeling claustrophobic. I would not be wanting another one!

The results were given to me this morning by phone. I have a gallstone and/or stones in my bile duct. I was told the surgery is outpatient with an anesthetic. Someone will be calling me this afternoon with the time and place.

I have been dealing with the situation for quite some time and it has been worsening. It will be a relief to have it taken care of.

When I had my gallbladder out in my 20's I was in the hospital for a week and my incision was from stem to stern. It was a big deal in those days. I never dreamed I would have to deal with it again! I had no idea they could form again in the bile duct. I guess if you live long enough these things can come back to haunt you.

Last year, about this same time is when Butch had a small bowel blockage caused by scar tissue he had from an appendectomy when he was 18!

They say after 50 it is patch, patch, patch!

Tuesday Night Trivia

 We had 6 teams for trivia Tuesday and that is a high for the season so far. There were quite a few new people and we did indeed have a very good time. Renie was under the weather so Butch filled in and we kept him running. We may even grow a bit for next Tuesday night because some of the people were new and plan to bring more folks with them next week. The more the merrier!

Computer Crickets....

 I haven't been on the computer. Odd for me, I know. I am finally getting my Puffy Bile duct attended to. Tuesday I had an appointment with the gastroenterologist and was quickly scheduled for an ultrasound on Wednesday and then quickly scheduled for an MRI this morning at 7:15am. Yes, that is right 7:15am. So now we wait to hear the next step.

The probing around on my abdomen for the ultrasound set off an episode so I am thinking the time is right to get it taken care of.

In a general way, how do I feel? I feel fine.

Devon Hiller is Student of the Month!

 

These Days...

 These days when someone asks, "How are you feeling?". They REALLY want to know how you are feeling!

We are feeling fine by the way. I do have an appointment with a GI on Tuesday and I have many questions for him. For those who do not know or remember I have an enlarged bile duct that needs some attention. I found this out last fall as a result of an MRI. The episodes from this little puffed-up fellow are getting more frequent. Thus the search for a solution to getting him unpuffed.