I could write my own drama...

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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 2:57am
I'm sorry I left chat so abruptly the other night. It was cool to come back from work and join in. Nat is going through a bit of a bad time lately and I am doing my best to take care of her. I told her I can protect her from her friends who use her, I can protect her from harm, I can protect her from a lot of things but I cannot protect her from herself. She was arrested last night in the supermarket.... had $180 worth of groceries in her trolley that it seems she had no intention to pay for. She was released on bail and goes to court on Thursday. She thinks she will plead guilty and apply for diversion which means she wont get a record.

I mentioned in chat that I was having a lot of pain and going to the doctor, and I went today. He says the pain was that I had a gallstone and as my gallbladder is still inflamed is worried about infection and bursting and silly things like that, so I have to starve for 12 hours and have ultrasounds and blood tests tomorrow and then I will find out if I have to have surgery or not. If I have another attack, I have to call an ambulance and will have emergency surgery... I hope this isnt going to put me out of work for too long because I have just started the job, I dont want to let them down this soon! Not after they just gave me a pay rise and all... I have got tramadol to take for pain but it says "may cause drowsiness" - translated means it will knock me out for at least six hours and leave me drowsy for at least 6 more....

I'm sorry to sound so negative everytime I post lately. I dont mean to. I guess I just want to know it is going to be ok... but no one has a crystal ball. I just get tired of being the one who looks after everyone else all the time and when it comes to me, well I couldnt even get anyone to drive me to the doctor the other night.... oh well, maybe I will come back with better news.


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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 4:39am


Well {{{{{{{{{Ven}}}}}}}}}}. When you IMed me, I was willing to talk with you and you left ubruptly. Ven, you should take care of yourself. A gallstone is nothing to play with. I'm pretty sure your employer will understand if you need to take the time for yourself. Now, you know if you need to complain and be negative, then this is the best place to do it. That's what we're here for, right?

 


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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 9:08am
((((((((((((Ven)))))))))))) You do need to be careful and take care of yourself. Don't wait on the gall bladder problem. I had mine removed in February, and it is amazing how much better I feel. It can be dangerous though if you don't take care of it. Sending big hugs for relief and healing.
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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 10:36am

((((((((((((Ven))))))))))))


Sorry I missed you in chat the other night.

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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 10:58am
Take care of your health, and come complain all you want. These ladies have been listening to my negativity for months and never seem to tire of me. You have good friends here! Hugs, Sandra

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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 12:49pm

Flip, Ven - just what you need, huh, hon???? I REALLY hope that the tests and all go okay, my friend. Make you sure you come let us know how you get on, ok?


We'll be thinking of you and sending angels your way, chica.


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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 2:17pm
Awwwwww(((Ven)))I am not going to say anything about the Nat stuff except ($180.00's of food and just walking out! GEEZ!)

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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 3:54pm

(((((( Ven ))))))


You take care of yourself first and formost. Your health ( mental & physical) is very important. Sending you many angels to help you through .


Hugs to Nat too, she is going through some tuff times also.


Take care and check in with us often ... we care about you two very much !!!


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Tue, 09-28-2004 - 6:11pm
thanks Ting. I have the negatives from the ultrasound and I can see the gallstones, I have two large ones and it looks like one is right in the bile duct, I have a feeling I will get called up later today and told to go to the hospital. How long did it take you to recover from having yours removed? I am told it's not such a big operation any more? I am just wondering how long I will have to take off work.

It really sucks because I told them when I took the job that I have hardly ever taken sick days because I am hardly ever that sick....


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Wed, 09-29-2004 - 9:48am

(((((((((((((((Ven)))))))))))))))) Its just one thing after another isn't it? Here's hoping things turn for the better very soon. ((((((Big Hugs))))))


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Wed, 09-29-2004 - 10:00am

Sounds like you definitely need to get all of that taken care of. I had my surgery on a Tuesday morning and was back to work I think the next Monday, although I could have gone back on Friday. The worst time I had was the first 8 hours afterward. I was nauseous (I think mainly from the pain medication) and sore. The soreness will last a bit but will get better every day. To me it was nothing compared to the pain of a gall bladder attack. I had four incisions, one in my belly button, one at the top of my chest, and two on my right side. They were all small and healed quickly.

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