Daily Archive for October 31st, 2003

And now, for something completely unrelated to gallbladder talk

Published on October 31, 2003 in Uncategorized. 10 Comments

Would you do this chick?

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Would you do her?
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Whew!

Published on October 31, 2003 in Uncategorized. 1 Comment

I just talked to Yoshi about half an hour ago.

Sounds like there was much improvement overnight. When Yoshi’s voice came through the phone, it was a voice that wasn’t drugged out and sedated.

Yoshi hasn’t needed demerol today… for the first time in several days. I think that’s a good sign that the pain is not so bad that they don’t need to administer more pain killers.

A procedure (I assume the ERCP) is scheduled for later this afternoon. I hope this will help determine a definite plan of action so that my Hunny can come home soon.

Update from last night…

Published on October 31, 2003 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

I actually sent this to our friends (who don’t read this blog) at approx 1:45am last night. Since I haven’t talked to anyone since then, this is the latest on my end.

Thanks to everyone who has called, left voicemails, and sent emails sending good wishes. It is good to know people are thinking of us.
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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 1:47 AM

I am too tired to give a full update.

Yoshi’s parents drove down this morning and spent the day in the hospital while I was at work. I am grateful my Hunny wasn’t alone all day.

The pancreatitis is being stabilized. This takes time, depending on the individual. Until this is stabilized, they don’t recommend gallbladder surgery unless absolutely necessary. The GI Specialist came by at about 9pm to evaluate & is recommending ERCP (procedure using a lighted scope (endoscope) with X-ray pictures so a doctor can see the system of tubes that drains the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas). I have learned a lot from WebMD by searching “pancreatitis.” This will give the doctors a better picture of what is happening.

Anyway, depending on how long it takes for the body to heal from the pancreatitis (this could be anything from a day to several weeks) and what they see in the ERCP will determine when Yoshi will get the gallbladder surgery. They also plan to have some bloodwork done tomorrow, so that should also answer more questions.

I just want my Hunny to heal quickly, come home, and get/stay healthy.

I also want sleep. Thanks again for everything.