Unexpected Surgery

Funny story, on Thursday April 16th, I began to have severe pain on my right side below my rib, just over night. It was a pain that I have never experienced before and with all my other pain, it put me over the edge.
My mom then took me to the Urgent care, which I thought I had gotten a severe cold from my dad because of my low immune system.

Turned out to be my Gallbladder (didn't think of that happening), and then was transferred to Froedtert Hospital ER to be admitted to get my gallbladder removed. The surgical team was so surprised on how quickly I had produced stones, given I had ultrasounds in November of 2014, which showed no sign of gallstones. During this process, I was in such severe pain, I was given pain meds and then the surgical team came to talk over the whole surgery and there I signed my life away. It was considered "Emergency Gallbladder Surgery" because usually it is done out patient and not done by a trauma surgeon or the way I had it done. After that, I was admitted into the hospital and to my room to have surgery the next day on Friday.


Friday came and we waited all day for the surgery to happen, around 12 I was taken to the pre-op room. At that point I was in such pain, I couldn't explain how bad it was, they had to remove my last IV cause it blew. My IV's were blowing out in a hour, which is so normal with me, so I didn't receive pain meds for over 2 hours.
Then the team came in for the surgery, and had to put a new IV in. The anesthesiologist took one look at my arm and stormed out of the room. He was livid, my veins where shot. It took 2 more anesthesiologist and over 2 hours to find a vein, which postponed my surgery. (Which pokes don't bother me anymore since I have them all the time) 
They finally got a vein, and I was then was quickly transferred to OR for surgery. Usually I only have 1 anesthesiologist, but because of my POTs and it's considered a heart problem they have to have extra people on hand.

Then most of you know what happens after, I woke up in recovery and then was taken back to my room. Surgery went great! One less organ! I then spent the night.
The next couple days were rough, most people recover more easily but with all my other health issues it was tough. They kept me Saturday and I was sent home Sunday.

So far, the surgery has really messed up my whole body. But it's been almost 2 weeks since surgery and finally getting back to my normal self.
My family was hoping maybe my gallbladder was causing some of my stomach problems, but unfortunately, I have seen no improvement. Which is disappointing but I was not expecting any miracles. 

I wanted to not sugar coat things, like I usually do. These past couple of months have been very crazy. With the support of family and friends, I will always get through it and I want to thank everyone who has prayed and been there for me! :)

Just another day, getting things done and trying to get back to recovery for my health.



To learn more about my other conditions: http://sydneysquest.blogspot.com/p/learn-more.html

The Last Week

Update: 

For the most part, I was doing pretty good, these couple last months. Yes, some days I have flare ups, and I cannot do anything.. But until about a week ago, 9/24/2014, I started to feel pretty crappy. My throat, my stomach had been starting to act up.

For a week, it just kept getting worst and worst. 

Yesterday, 9/30/2014, the pain was to high. I wasn't keeping down any medicine, or food. It literally felt like someone was stabbing me in my stomach.

The next stop was the ER. Which I hate and try to avoid until it's the last resort. We went to the ER, they started out with mostly exams, trying to find out whats going on. They gave me IV fluids, morphine and I was still in a lot of pain. They couldn't find out what was going on. The doctor hinted it could be the start of Penidicius, but they weren't 100% sure.
Nausea medicine was not working on me, so they were almost about to admit me. (Which no one likes to stay at the hospital)
After they gave me some more nausea medicine, which gave me a reaction. But after they gave me Benadryl, I finally started to have some relief. The pain was still very high, but I was comfortable. The doctors still asked if I would like to stay, but I told them, right now, I'd rather go home. Later after many hours in the ER, I was at home, feeling tired and ready to go to sleep.

At this moment, they really don't know what is causing this pain. It very well could be a extreme flare up of my IBS, my chiari or something new. I hope it is something that will pass within the next few days. 

I am still not feeling the best. Pain is still very high, but managing with pain meds even if it doesn't take all the pain away. 

I don't ask this very often, but I ask if you could send a positive thought to me or pray for me, so I will not end up in the ER and start to feel better! <3