Tuesday, April 5, 2011
GALSTONE
We attended a wedding event, Saturday night and the kiddo walked down the aisle as a flower girl. It was her first time that's why we were all excited. When we got home, I prepared our things because we're going to my parents house the next day. I woke up early Sunday morning and we headed straight to my folks' pad. Hubby went to work. Me and the kiddo bath and dressed as we head to my sister's house with my parents. I was not feeling okay right then and there but I ignored it. The rest of the day was okay but I was still in pain, both stomach and back pains.
When kiddo and I got home (apartment) I was already complaining severe pain. I tried everything, I ate, drank tea and hot compress. We even called for a massage service for my back. The pain on my back was relieved but only for a while. Then stomach pain increased that I threw up. I slept for 3 hours and woke up at 3AM with stomach pain again. I drank a cup of tea thinking I need to poop but the pain was unbearable that I asked the hubby that we go to the hospital.
{04-04-11}
4:30AM - I was rolled inside St. Lukes ER. They put dextrose and pain killer to calm me down. Ultrasound was conducted and there the doctors found galstone. I was admitted immediately and was scheduled for surgery.
{04-04-11}
4:30AM - I was rolled inside St. Lukes ER. They put dextrose and pain killer to calm me down. Ultrasound was conducted and there the doctors found galstone. I was admitted immediately and was scheduled for surgery.
~ Cuddle up inside the ER while we wait for our room ~I was not nervous or anything because I know deep inside I can do it. So I called the texted everybody. SIL was kind enough to take care of the kiddo for awhile for us and the rest of the zitros came before I was rolled inside the operating room.
7:30 PM - I was wheeled down to the operating room and I can tell my mom was soo worried because she barely said anything. I got nervous when I got inside because I was on my own. Doctors asked questions again and again and told me what I will expect in the next hour. I stayed in the corner for 20 minutes while they prepared the OR. I was brought inside the OR when the doctors were ready. I was so nervous.
8:20 PM - It was the last time I saw the time when I was conscious. Minutes later, doctor inserted meds that made me doze off.
11 PM - I was woken by the nurse and was told that the surgery was over and I was in the recovery room already. I felt like HELL. I still have the monitors attached to my body and oxygen mask on my face but I felt like I can't breath. My chest was in pain, like it was about to explode and my head was spinning and I felt a slight pain on my lower chest. I threw up but my throat was dry and I can't speak.
{04-05-11}
1 AM - I woke up and everything was calm. No more pain and my head was still spinning a bit. I was told that I'll be brought back up to my room. The nurse cleared the monitors and oxygen and I felt relieved. I took a quick peek under my hospital gown and found a white strip bandage under my chest.
~ The wound ~
Room 276 - I was glad to see the hubby sleeping on the couch. He immediately woke up when I was wheeled inside the room. He was happy I was back. But of course, I felt weird and groggy. It's the worst feeling ever...
~ After surgery... ~
7:30 PM - I was wheeled down to the operating room and I can tell my mom was soo worried because she barely said anything. I got nervous when I got inside because I was on my own. Doctors asked questions again and again and told me what I will expect in the next hour. I stayed in the corner for 20 minutes while they prepared the OR. I was brought inside the OR when the doctors were ready. I was so nervous.
8:20 PM - It was the last time I saw the time when I was conscious. Minutes later, doctor inserted meds that made me doze off.
11 PM - I was woken by the nurse and was told that the surgery was over and I was in the recovery room already. I felt like HELL. I still have the monitors attached to my body and oxygen mask on my face but I felt like I can't breath. My chest was in pain, like it was about to explode and my head was spinning and I felt a slight pain on my lower chest. I threw up but my throat was dry and I can't speak.
{04-05-11}
1 AM - I woke up and everything was calm. No more pain and my head was still spinning a bit. I was told that I'll be brought back up to my room. The nurse cleared the monitors and oxygen and I felt relieved. I took a quick peek under my hospital gown and found a white strip bandage under my chest.
~ The wound ~ Room 276 - I was glad to see the hubby sleeping on the couch. He immediately woke up when I was wheeled inside the room. He was happy I was back. But of course, I felt weird and groggy. It's the worst feeling ever...
~ After surgery... ~Then the hubby told me that he was called down the OR while I was there. The doctor showed him the stone and praise us for our decision for the operation. I can't believe the stone this big was inside my chest for years. I'm glad it's out now.
~ Galstone ~
2: 30 AM - I decided to get some sleep instead of eating. I know I can eat in the morning but on that moment, I know I needed to rest. I had a hard time finding a comfortable position at first but Thank God, I dose off in a few minutes. The nurse continued to monitor my condition but I was too sleepy to attend to her.
7 AM - I woke up feeling dead hungry. And just when the hubby was about to open some instant noodles for me, the attendant knocked on the door and delivered my breakfast tray. I was surprised to see my breakfast---bacon, bagel and cheese! What a treat after that experience. This gave me a different perspective on hospital food.
~ Breakfast tray ~
7 AM - I woke up feeling dead hungry. And just when the hubby was about to open some instant noodles for me, the attendant knocked on the door and delivered my breakfast tray. I was surprised to see my breakfast---bacon, bagel and cheese! What a treat after that experience. This gave me a different perspective on hospital food.
~ Breakfast tray ~As the hour pass, I felt better. The doctor advised that I can go home tomorrow and that I need to rest for 3 more weeks. I'm still thinking what I will do and how will get back on track again. I know it'll be a different lifestyle for me that I need to adjust in the next few weeks and I hope I can cope up.
Thank GOD I'm alive and well today. Life is full of hardships and challenges. With God, I know anything is possible. So whatever comes in my way, I'm ready for it.
Thank GOD I'm alive and well today. Life is full of hardships and challenges. With God, I know anything is possible. So whatever comes in my way, I'm ready for it.
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