1. JenniferT
    JenniferT
    Jen
    3750 posts
    JenniferT

    I've been in hospital since Friday night with a severe case of pancreatitis and now waiting for them to take my gall bladder out. I've never been in this much pain before (yes I would rather be giving birth!) and I'm feeling down and out. Being a single mum who has never spent one night away from her daughter is also taking it's toll on me :( I think theworst part is not knowing ...like whenwill this pain will go away? When will they operate? How long do I need to recover?
    I know there are millions of people who are worse off than me but if you can spare a good thought for me it would be much appreciated :)

  2. Brenna
    Brenna
    Brenna
    My Colourful Life 1084 posts
    Brenna

    So sorry you are going through this Jennifer. Try to keep your spirits up and I'll be sending positive thoughts your way.

  3. Caz Hancock
    Caz Hancock
    Caroline Hancock
    My creative place 8676 posts
    Caz Hancock

    aww im so sorry for all this, I can imagine how hard it is to leave your DD i would be the same
    best of luck and lots of hugs for you :)

  4. vtpuggirl
    vtpuggirl
    vtpuggirl
    For the Love of Paper 2070 posts
    vtpuggirl

    I'm a gastroenterology PA, and I took care of lots of people in your shoes in the hospital. It's super painful. Hang in there, I'll pray for you.

  5. ibrokeitmommy
    ibrokeitmommy
    Kelly
    a little of us 4566 posts
    ibrokeitmommy

    Aww lots of prayers for you! My neighbor just had a similar experience and she was feeling much better just a couple of days after they removed hers. Hopefully your experience is similar. Big hugs!!!

  6. valerieb
    valerieb
    Valerie
    my blog: right here-right now 2907 posts
    valerieb

    Sending prayers to you for a quick recovery! Hugs!!

  7. nessa9116
    nessa9116
    Vanessa
    By Ness 447 posts
    nessa9116

    I had gallbladder attacks for about a year before they finally took it out. When they took it out, the surgery was a day surgery and it wasn't too bad at all. I was back in the hospital within 2 days because a stone made its way into one of the liver ducts. Gallbladder pain is the worst pain that I have ever felt!! But as soon as my gallbladder was gone, and they got that final stone out, it was like night and day. The only problem I had was that I could hardly eat before the surgery because I was so sick, so afterwards I went on a See Food diet, and shoved as much junk as I could into my mouth, thus gaining all the weight back I lost from being sick. All I can say is I am sure you will feel much better once the surgery is over. If they are able to take it out laprascopically (through 4 tiny holes with a camera) then the recovery will be very short.
    I am sorry you have to go through this, and I totally understand your pain. Your daughter will be ok, and hopefully you will be home with her in no time.

    Also, I have to say, I am surprised you are able to type or even read, I was on so many drugs I couldn't even see straight.

  8. rukristin
    rukristin
    Kristin <3
    rukristin papercrafts 1891 posts
    rukristin

    Lots of hugs!! Gallbladders are evil!

  9. Clairet
    Clairet
    Clairet
    Adventures in Singapore 698 posts
    Clairet

    Sending all my positive thoughts your way. I am sure your daughter will be thrilled when you are pain free and well again. I hope your recovery time is super short and you are feeling better ASAP.

  10. dpayne
    dpayne
    Diane Payne
    Color Me Happy 6269 posts
    dpayne

    Sending prayers and wishing you a speedy recovery!

  11. amanda2106
    amanda2106
    amanda2106
    Blog 568 posts
    amanda2106

    I'm sorry you are going through this and I am sending good thoughts your way! I've heard gall bladder pain is excrutiating and I hope you get your surgery soon!

  12. scrapdebbie
    scrapdebbie
    Debbie
    Etsy goodies !~ 6729 posts
    scrapdebbie

    you are in my thoughts. hope recovery is fast.

  13. marina.013
    marina.013
    marina.013
    3304 posts
    marina.013

    I'm so sorry to hear this Jen. I had my Gall Bladder taken out about 15 years ago. I do remember how painful it was, but I didn't have pancreatitis. From what I've heard, that is about the worst pain imaginable. I really feel for you. I only had an overnight stay in hospital & the recovery wasn't really all that long at all.
    Here's wishing you firstly, some speedy surgery & secondly a speedy recovery.

  14. Monica B
    Monica B
    Monica B
    Life as *Me* 2655 posts
    Monica B

    aww sorry you have to go through that. You're in my thoughts! My mom had gangrene in her gall bladder a few years ago... she was so close to death and we had no idea! But the pain became so bad we had to rush her to the hospital and, luckily, they caught it in time. But she is doing great now! Wishing you a quick recovery!

  15. justlisa
    justlisa
    Lisa Houpt
    Justlisa 646 posts
    justlisa

    I am so sorry!! Hoping and praying they get you all fixed up so you can go home to your daughter!!!

  16. nailgirl
    nailgirl
    kim
    my everyday crazy 2375 posts
    nailgirl

    sorry you're having a tough time! i hope you are back on your feet really soon, and sending prayers your way!!

  17. Scrapper Jenn
    Scrapper Jenn
    Jenn
    Jennie's Krafty Place 6606 posts
    Scrapper Jenn

    ugh! Thinking of you and praying Jen. Your daughter will be fine - take care of yourself! Yhugs)

  18. cassi99
    cassi99
    cassi99
    Craftonista 826 posts
    cassi99

    hang in there, it'll be over soon! or as new kids on the block would say " hangin' tough."

  19. SuzMannecke
    SuzMannecke
    SuzMannecke
    livealifeextraordinary.blogspot.com 1809 posts
    SuzMannecke

    Get well soon Jennifer!

  20. scrapally
    scrapally
    Ally
    Scraps-R-Fun 16649 posts
    scrapally

    Yikes! Get well soon wishes comin' atcha!

  21. stampsalot
    stampsalot
    stampsalot
    749 posts
    stampsalot

    Well wishes your way!

  22. qingmeiSC
    qingmei
    Geralyn
    In a Creative Bubble 3527 posts
    qingmei

    Get well soon!! Sending prayers your way; I hope you have a fast recovery!

  23. Janeh
    Janeh
    Janeh
    tillys world 689 posts
    Janeh

    I had mine out a while ago now very painful but once its gone go easy on the dairy food and acidy stuff can have a nasty effect later....
    It does settle down hope it all over soon

  24. vmolina
    vmolina
    vmolina
    Capturing Life's Journey 333 posts
    vmolina

    Sending you get well wishes :)

  25. Betsy Gourley
    Betsy Gourley
    Betsy Gourley
    3727 posts
    Betsy Gourley

    I hope everything goes well Jen. Sending prayers for you and your daughter.