OT: I am alive but not whole anymore

[maddog]

Went in for emergency gall bladder surgery. Just got out today. Most intense pain I have ever been in. Morphine trumps meditation anyday. Looks like I got some catching up to do. Hopefully won't be too annoying as I can't go back to work until thursday.

Hope all is well in the world of EBMM.

Tom

 

[sandman@midlife]

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

 

[Freddy-G.]

Sorry to hear about that Tom. There goes the mountain biking for a while, but maybe you can pick up a bass pretty soon. Get well!

 

[Mobay45]

I had mine removed a couple of years ago. The surgery isn't too bad, but I can imagine the pain was pretty severe. Luckily, mine was removed before I had any real pain from it. Kick back and enjoy the vicodin.

 

[bassmonkeee]

I had mine out about 4 years ago. I had two attacks before I got surgery, but it wasn't "emergency" surgery.

My first attack I was beating my head on the counter trying to knock myself out the pain was so bad. So, I've been there, done that, got the high octane prescription medication. The surgery was a piece of cake, though. I actually walked down/up a flight of stairs carrying my dachsund out to pee less than 24 hours later. Getting in and out of bed was a beeyotch, but once I was vertical, it was all good.


Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[shamus63]

Here's to a speedy recovery, Tom!

 

[TSanders]

Heres to a speedy recovery Tom. Glad to see you back bro.

 

[Figjam]

Feel better

 

[Mobay45]

When I had that surgery, I came home, flopped down in my recliner and would wake up every now and then to take another vicodin. I spent the whole week like that. It was kind of like a vacation.

 

[Randracula]

Get well soon Tom!

 

[Psycho Ward]

Get well soon!

 

[higher1]

I too had a very painful procedure a few months ago. I feel yer pain ... get better quiker than they tell ya you will!

 

[Dr Stankface]

High hopes of a speedy recovery for ya buddy!

 

[NorM]

GodSpeed Maddog!

If you are up to it come down to the Guitar Center Tuesday Apr 4th @ 7pm (Broadway and Swan). You can cheer me on and whoop it up while I play my EBMM guitar in the Guitarmageddon finals.

 

[Lazybite]

that does sound hurty...

 

[MCBTunes]

When I had that surgery, I came home, flopped down in my recliner and would wake up every now and then to take another vicodin. I spent the whole week like that. It was kind of like a vacation.

pretty much the same here.... unfourtunatly i put on 30 pounds....

get well soon man.

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Tom,

All my best wishes for a speedy and pain-free recovery!

 

[LisaIs]

Glad you are on the mend.

 

[Mobay45]

Oh, I forgot to tell you earlier.

Get well soon!

 

[maddog]

Thanks everyone.

Full story was a "stomach ache" started around 3 on tuesday. Went to my PT appointment scheduled at 4. Cut is short because my "stomach was upset". By the time I got back in my truck, I was trying not to pass out. Somehow, I drove home like a dork thru rush hour traffic figuring I'd feel better after I laid down. Got home and pulled out some of my first aid books. Figured it wasn't appendicitis but at this point I couldn't stand up. Called a friend. He took me to the hospital where I was diagnosed with an inflamed gall bladder. Scheduled me for surgery at 3pm on wednesday. In, out, badda-boom, badda-bing, one less gall bladder.

Now let the cabin fever commence.