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I thought I was dying
"Irulan" wrote in message . .. wow, hope you're doing much better. I had something similar happen to me years ago, which turned out to be a gall bladder attack. I thought I was having a heart attack! I did have to have my gall bladder removed and thank goodness the laparoscopy type operations were starting then. I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days instead of the weeks of hospitalization that most gall bladder operations required up to then. Good luck! Lily & her mama -- Irulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. I spent last New Year's Eve in the most incredible pain. I finally went to the ER about 9:00 a.m. New Year's Day. It turned out that I was feeling the effects of *both* kidney stone and gall bladder From the ER, I was admitted to the hospital -- and the next day I had my gall bladder removed and kidney stone "pulverized" (laser). Like you, I had Laparoscopic surgery for the gall bladder, and I was amazed at how simple the procedure was. I only have 3 tiny little incisions to show for it, and I even drove myself home from the hospital (with my doctor's permission)! MaryL |
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I thought I was dying
"kilikini" wrote in message . com... Sorry that you had to deal with it. :-( kili Not half as sorry as you would be if you had to deal with mine ;-) I find that if I've got trapped wind, a gentle massage of the abdomen will help work it down to the lace where it can be released. I am quite musical, too. I also once farted on a loose floorboard. There was a cat attached to the other end of the floorboard. A cat doing its crab impersonation with tail like a Christmas tree six feet off the ground is quite amusing. In the bath, in can prolong the effect of bubble bath. In a cold night, it can warm the duvet. When one has a boyyfriend, you know you're on the track to a long-term relationship when you are both comfortable being on farting-terms ;-) Strike no matches. |
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"wafflycat" wrote | "kilikini" wrote in message | . com... | | Sorry that you had to deal with it. :-( | | Not half as sorry as you would be if you had to deal with mine ;-) | | I find that if I've got trapped wind, a gentle massage of the abdomen will | help work it down to the lace where it can be released. I am quite musical, | too. I also once farted on a loose floorboard. There was a cat attached to | the other end of the floorboard. A cat doing its crab impersonation with | tail like a Christmas tree six feet off the ground is quite amusing. In the | bath, in can prolong the effect of bubble bath. In a cold night, it can warm | the duvet. When one has a boyyfriend, you know you're on the track to a | long-term relationship when you are both comfortable being on farting-terms | ;-) I'd like to think this was the cause of my problem, but for the explanation to fit, wouldn't it require at some point that I would have passed some wind? I never did. There just wasn't any obvious gas involved. |
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I thought I was dying
Sherry wrote:
On Aug 2, 8:33?am, "Irulan" wrote: wow, hope you're doing much better. I had something similar happen to me years ago, which turned out to be a gall bladder attack. I thought I was having a heart attack! I did have to have my gall bladder removed and thank goodness the laparoscopy type operations were starting then. I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days instead of the weeks of hospitalization that most gall bladder operations required up to then. Good luck! Lily & her mama My dad had gall bladder surgery a few weeks ago, and I was amazed at how much easier it is on the patient than the old-fashioned surgery. Most people do have chest pain involved, like you did. And if Dad ate anything that was high in fat content, it brought on an attack of chest pain and bloating. Since symptoms vary with people, I imagine back pain could be a symptom, too. Gallbladder problems are easy to diagnose. Usually they show up well with just an ultrasound. Sherry Or a CT scan. That's how they found mine. kili |
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I thought I was dying
wafflycat wrote:
"kilikini" wrote in message . com... Sorry that you had to deal with it. :-( kili Not half as sorry as you would be if you had to deal with mine ;-) I find that if I've got trapped wind, a gentle massage of the abdomen will help work it down to the lace where it can be released. I am quite musical, too. I also once farted on a loose floorboard. There was a cat attached to the other end of the floorboard. A cat doing its crab impersonation with tail like a Christmas tree six feet off the ground is quite amusing. In the bath, in can prolong the effect of bubble bath. In a cold night, it can warm the duvet. When one has a boyyfriend, you know you're on the track to a long-term relationship when you are both comfortable being on farting-terms ;-) Strike no matches. Oh my GOSH, I'm laughing here! Thanks for that. :~) kili |
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I thought I was dying
"kilikini" wrote in message . com... Sherry wrote: On Aug 2, 8:33?am, "Irulan" wrote: wow, hope you're doing much better. I had something similar happen to me years ago, which turned out to be a gall bladder attack. I thought I was having a heart attack! I did have to have my gall bladder removed and thank goodness the laparoscopy type operations were starting then. I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days instead of the weeks of hospitalization that most gall bladder operations required up to then. Good luck! Lily & her mama My dad had gall bladder surgery a few weeks ago, and I was amazed at how much easier it is on the patient than the old-fashioned surgery. Most people do have chest pain involved, like you did. And if Dad ate anything that was high in fat content, it brought on an attack of chest pain and bloating. Since symptoms vary with people, I imagine back pain could be a symptom, too. Gallbladder problems are easy to diagnose. Usually they show up well with just an ultrasound. Sherry Or a CT scan. That's how they found mine. kili Mine was also diagnosed with CT (followed by ultrasound before surgery). I suspected before I left for the ER that I might be admitted to the hospital. So, I called the woman who has been my cat-sitter for the last five years and arranged for her to take care of Holly and Duffy. It is a huge relief to have someone reliable like that who is available for emergencies (and vacations). MaryL |
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I thought I was dying
"kilikini" wrote in message
. com... Irulan wrote: wow, hope you're doing much better. I had something similar happen to me years ago, which turned out to be a gall bladder attack. I thought I was having a heart attack! I did have to have my gall bladder removed and thank goodness the laparoscopy type operations were starting then. I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days instead of the weeks of hospitalization that most gall bladder operations required up to then. Good luck! Lily & her mama I didn't think of gall bladder, but that could be it, too. I need mine out, but mine is complicated from my previous surgeries. I can't get it done laparoscopically (I have no belly button) and my lower abdominals have been removed to rebuild my chest. The complication is that the muscles' blood supply is still attached to my waistline. If a surgeon cuts through that blood supply, the muscles die. So, to help avoid more surgery, I have once again drastically changed my diet. Pretty soon I'll be down to just water. :-/ kili {{{{{{{{{{Kili}}}}}}}}}} I would say that that sucks rotten eggs, but you probably can't eat eggs either! ; BTW, I hold you up as an example of courage whenever I start feeling sorry for myself about some little ache or pain. I am constantly amazed by your bright spirit even after all you've been through! Nose Kisses, CatNipped |
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"wafflycat" wrote in message ... "kilikini" wrote in message . com... Sorry that you had to deal with it. :-( kili Not half as sorry as you would be if you had to deal with mine ;-) I find that if I've got trapped wind, a gentle massage of the abdomen will help work it down to the lace where it can be released. I am quite musical, too. I also once farted on a loose floorboard. There was a cat attached to the other end of the floorboard. A cat doing its crab impersonation with tail like a Christmas tree six feet off the ground is quite amusing. In the bath, in can prolong the effect of bubble bath. In a cold night, it can warm the duvet. When one has a boyyfriend, you know you're on the track to a long-term relationship when you are both comfortable being on farting-terms ;-) Strike no matches. F*rt proudly, Helen. You know your marriage is secure when you not only are comfortable with each other's gas, but glory in it. Rob is a professional, but appreciates my amature efforts to emulate the master. Pam S. |
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"tanadashoes" wrote in message
m... "wafflycat" wrote in message ... "kilikini" wrote in message . com... Sorry that you had to deal with it. :-( kili Not half as sorry as you would be if you had to deal with mine ;-) I find that if I've got trapped wind, a gentle massage of the abdomen will help work it down to the lace where it can be released. I am quite musical, too. I also once farted on a loose floorboard. There was a cat attached to the other end of the floorboard. A cat doing its crab impersonation with tail like a Christmas tree six feet off the ground is quite amusing. In the bath, in can prolong the effect of bubble bath. In a cold night, it can warm the duvet. When one has a boyyfriend, you know you're on the track to a long-term relationship when you are both comfortable being on farting-terms ;-) Strike no matches. F*rt proudly, Helen. You know your marriage is secure when you not only are comfortable with each other's gas, but glory in it. Rob is a professional, but appreciates my amature efforts to emulate the master. Pam S. Ben prides himself on being able to belch actual words! Aren't men just lovely creatures!? ; Happy Tails, CatNipped |
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I thought I was dying
"kilikini" Irulan wrote: wow, hope you're doing much better. I had something similar happen to me years ago, which turned out to be a gall bladder attack. I thought I was having a heart attack! I did have to have my gall bladder removed and thank goodness the laparoscopy type operations were starting then. I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days instead of the weeks of hospitalization that most gall bladder operations required up to then. Good luck! Lily & her mama I didn't think of gall bladder, but that could be it, too. I need mine out, but mine is complicated from my previous surgeries. I can't get it done laparoscopically (I have no belly button) and my lower abdominals have been removed to rebuild my chest. The complication is that the muscles' blood supply is still attached to my waistline. If a surgeon cuts through that blood supply, the muscles die. So, to help avoid more surgery, I have once again drastically changed my diet. Pretty soon I'll be down to just water. :-/ kili (((((((((HUGS))))))) and purrs to all of you to get feeling better Kyla |
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