Anyone up? Want to distract me?

[krystee]

I am getting my gallbladder removed tomorrow, and I am starting to get super nervous...about the pain, the time I'm out from work, what I'll be able to eat and when I can start working out. Ugh. Who has funny/happy/crazy stories to tell to distract me?

[Deleted]

Some dude tried to punch my little brother in the face. He's okay though. The guy got arrested. Did you know that they don't prosecute like most of the crimes in NYC? My brother is NYPD and he's making me all tough on crime.

[Awkward]

I had surgery a few weeks ago! Though not gallbladder. The anesthesiologist gave me loopy medicine that made me say stupid shit and then I entertained the nurses with my rendition of Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory." It was a good time.

I started a thread about it, which led to other people sharing their stories about anesthesia. It's good for a giggle or two.
pandce.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=mm&thread=39854&page=1

[krystee]

Oh dear God, PLEASE don't let me burst into song!!

Nqb, my dad knows a couple who was mugged at knifepoint in Chicago. They called the cops and were told they wouldn't do anything. I can't imagine how enraged I would be.

[krystee]

I love Big Bang Theory! In the UO thread on ML, a bunch of people said it wasn't funny. Heresy.

[Deleted]

It's really not going to be as bad as you think!!! You will feel sooooo much better. I didn't have any eating issues after getting it removed other than inability to eat a TON of fat in one meal - like fried chicken with cheesecake. Which I don't need to be eating, anyway Sometimes I still have issues with avocado, but it's not that big of a deal. It just requires a trip to the bathroom, lol.

You will do GREAT. The recovery is not bad. The pain of an attack is worse than the pain from recovery. Out of my three abdominal surgeries, this one was the easiest by far.

I know this wasn't a distraction, but I wanted to give you some encouragement.

[heygrey]

still up?

i work a thrift store. yesterday someone called after dropping off a donation to inform us that we might find "adult female toys" and, if so, please just throw them away.

WHO OWNS UP TO THAT?! she didn't leave her name or address with the donation, didn't request a charity receipt, we'd never know who the items came from if she didn't call.

[childofhiphop]

Are you still there?

From my experience, there is truly no need to be nervous or worry about gallbladder removal. I was out of the hospital in 48 hours and have had no troubles since. I was back at work 3 days later.

I was more worried about the migraine I had as I was wheeled into the room. I told the anesthesiologist and he gave me something that took it away instantly.

Why can't whatever he gave me be available OTC?

[emilyj]

Gallbladder surgery is super easy! The pain after wasn't bad at all. Stick with a bland diet for a few days after, lay on the couch for the next few days and watch TV, take your pain meds and you'll be fine. My gallbladder surgery was the easiest of all the ones I've had the past few years.

I just had surgery two weeks ago (not gallbladder). Drugs are your friend!!! Honey Boo Boo promos are not. TLC is whoring the hell out of that show, so be prepared if you plan to watch TLC at all.

[krystee]

Good to know it won't be so bad! Thank you all for helping me.

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Aug 22, 2012 23:29:28 GMT -5 heygrey said:

still up?

i work a thrift store. yesterday someone called after dropping off a donation to inform us that we might find "adult female toys" and, if so, please just throw them away.

WHO OWNS UP TO THAT?! she didn't leave her name or address with the donation, didn't request a charity receipt, we'd never know who the items came from if she didn't call.

OMG +o(