My wife is in the hospital and is going to have surgery tomorrow.

Friday night she started having pain in her stomach. She gave it a full day before she decided it was bad enough to get a medical opinion on it, and she ended up in the ER. They quickly determined that she had a gallstone and her gallbladder was very infected. They're doing surgery tomorrow at some point to remove her gallbladder. Until then she's taking morphine to try to keep the pain level down which isn't working too well. Within the last couple of hours, they decided it was okay to give her her own controller that will give morphine on demand without having to have a nurse there. Since finding out the diagnosis, I've gotten a lot of answers to my fears and overall questions, and I'm much more calm now knowing that it's not really anything life-threatening. I just don't like seeing the love of my life restricted to a bed in a hospital and standing by helpless. Since I work at the very same hospital (and same building, floor and section) where she is, at least while she's resting I can keep myself here surrounded by a good support group: my co-workers, plus all of you here at the Org because you can all take my mind off of this frightening time if not directly then indirectly.

Anyway, I'm visiting her every hour or so instead of keeping myself there continuously just so she rests up enough for the surgery tomorrow, although I may spend the night here again in case of any other developments. Any thoughts or prayers to get her though this are appreciated.

I'm sorry to hear this

You, your wife and your family will be in my prayers.

Sounds like she is in good hands!

Im sorry to hear this....My thoughts and prayers are with her....If you need to talk you know how to reach me buddy

MrJoker said:

you're so sweet...I'm sending positive thoughts and love for your wife and family - keep us updated on how she is

keep positive

you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

hoping for a speedy recovery

My mom had her gallbladder out when I was a little girl. It seemed like she was in the hospital forever, but I'm sure your wife will be home in a few days. I hope she recovers quickly sweetie

my thoughts go out to you!

Shes gonna be just fine. She is lucky to have you! Your both in my thoughts and my prayers!

All my thoughts and prayers, my friend.. She'll be just fine.

Lots of strenght for you and your wife

joker all will be well

Praying for you all, that the peace and healing of God will reign in your situation.

Be blessed.

Good luck! She will be fine.....don't worry.

Thank you, everyone.

The hospital staff still couldn't give us a time for when the surgery will be other than it will be on Sept 14 (that's now today). Could be early in the morning, could be late afternoon. She seems like she's doing okay, but I know she's really hurting yet. Not much she can do until the surgery.

Rachel had a few visitors today. Her brother and his wife came with their two children, plus my own three kids, and also her dad. It got to be a little too much since the kids alone were driving us all insane. Later on her mom was able to come, and we explained things to her since we didn't tell her what was going on initially until we knew what was going on ourselves. I'm sure she'll end up getting more visitors tomorrow. Her co-workers haven't stopped by yet, so I'm sure they'll make an appearance.

I'll post an update after the surgery. Right now I should think about getting some sleep. It's going to be a long day.

Hope the news is favorable!

Keep us updated MrJoker.

Mr.Joker, the docs will look after your wife mate, as will your prayers and ours

take care and pass on the org's best wishes to your wife

thinking of you & your family NCCnumbers. i'm sure all will be well.

good luck and best wishes to your wife.

hope the operation goes well

You are both in my thoughts

All the best

I'll keep her in prayers too, I hope everythings going to be all right soon

Best wishes you both

She will be just fine.

I had mine out last December. I had what they call here the bandaid operation.. Luckily I did not have them lodged in my intestines..

I was out of the hospital the next day... She will need some love..

keep us posted on what happens and how she's doing, but stay with her as much as needed. we're all thinking of you and her and hoping/praying everything goes perfectly. (as i'm sure it will)

I just got the call over here that she'll be back in her room in about 15 minutes. The surgery went well. She only needed the laproscopic surgery and not a huge 4 or 5 inch incision like she might have needed. This means it's likely she could be home tomorrow.

Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes, guys! They all paid off!

Good I'm glad!


Now you better baby that woman and treat her like a princess when she gets home!

Sweeny79 said: