Stones

Gall stones that is. Who knew such little things could cause such awful pain. I'll spare ya'll the gory details but on Thursday afternoon I had some terrible pain. Worse than being in labor pain (I had V w/o any pain meds so I know of which I speak). I remember muttering something about it feeling like my insides were being torn apart. As I lay on the floor writhing in pain while my hands, feet and even my face went numb I remember wondering if that's what dying felt like. I really wished I would've just passed out. Once the paramedics arrived and gave me oxygen I relaxed a little and the feeling returned.

Long story short my gall bladder is full of gall stones and I need to have it removed- soon. The added bonus of gall bladder problems is that is also causes flu like symptoms so I've felt pretty miserable. I see a surgeon on Tues. so hopefully I can get this taken care of quickly.

Despite all that I feel very blessed. L came home early on Thurs. because I was sick and was here when I had my episode. He was able to call the paramedics and send the kids to the neighbors. My mother-in-law is here visiting and was able to extend her trip to help out. They were able to diagnose me in the ER so I don't have to wait around wondering what's wrong with me. It could have been so much worse.

Never a dull moment, that's for sure!