Gallbladder problems, maybe - Page 3

Patti · #31 03-29-2006, 04:15 PM

Jannie, I'm glad that you have a diagnosis, but I'm sorry to hear about the no insurance thing. At least you are saving a little money from not smoking to pay for it.

jannieC · #32 03-29-2006, 04:16 PM

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Will the procedure be laproscopic?

Yes, as far as I know. I'm meeting with the surgeon on Friday.

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at least, like you said, your problem will be corrected and you will feel so much better. do you have any idea how much the total cost will be? take care of yourself please so we can do this again. oh wait, that's Stevie's line.

Jason. OMG.

I have NO IDEA how much it will cost- I'm thinking in the thousands?

Livia · #33 03-29-2006, 04:48 PM

Well, since Stevie is now doing Bat Mitzvahs, maybe we can get her and some friends to a benefit concert for you.

SuzeQuze · #34 03-29-2006, 04:49 PM

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Yes, as far as I know. I'm meeting with the surgeon on Friday.
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I have NO IDEA how much it will cost- I'm thinking in the thousands?

Yeah, I'm sure it will be that much. Tell them to just bill you monthly without showing the total.

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems but I am so happy that you have answers! Damn that doctor who made you feel crazy before. Doctors can be pompous a-holes. Except for Brad.

And female doctors! Chicks rule.

JazmenFlowers · #35 03-29-2006, 04:51 PM

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And female doctors! Chicks rule.

I've always been partial to female doctors, teachers, bosses, friends, etc.

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Damn that doctor who made you feel crazy before. Doctors can be pompous a-holes.

reminds me of an episode of The Golden Girls where Dorothy feels tired, etc. and every doctor she goes to says it's just in her head blah blah blah...then she finds one who actually treats her blah blah blah - she then sees the old doctor out at dinner one night and gives him a preaching Julia Sugarbaker would be proud of.

amber · #36 03-29-2006, 05:03 PM

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I have had a week from HELL and it's only Wednesday. Can I share?

The day before yesterday I had to go to the doctor because I have a really bad infected ingrown toenail (I know, sorry- but that's part of what makes my week so hellish- I couldn't leave that out.). In addition to that, I pulled a muscle in my back, and could hardly walk. So, I went to the doctor and she gave me an antibiotic for the toe and a shot of demerol/phenergan for the back (yay). While I was there, she pulled my results from my ultrasound the week before and told me that not only do I have gallstones, but my gallbladder isn't functioning properly. So, they're scheduling me for surgery next week and I have no medical insurance!!!! How's your week going?

Violet · #37 03-30-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

I have had a week from HELL and it's only Wednesday. Can I share?

The day before yesterday I had to go to the doctor because I have a really bad infected ingrown toenail (I know, sorry- but that's part of what makes my week so hellish- I couldn't leave that out.). In addition to that, I pulled a muscle in my back, and could hardly walk. So, I went to the doctor and she gave me an antibiotic for the toe and a shot of demerol/phenergan for the back (yay). While I was there, she pulled my results from my ultrasound the week before and told me that not only do I have gallstones, but my gallbladder isn't functioning properly. So, they're scheduling me for surgery next week and I have no medical insurance!!!! How's your week going?

Janet,
Sorry for the sucky week you're having. But you are going to feel SO much better after you recover from surgery. Sucks about not having insurance, but it'll work out somehow. Good luck with everything....

Carol

skcin · #38 03-30-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I've always been partial to female doctors, teachers, bosses, friends, etc.

reminds me of an episode of The Golden Girls where Dorothy feels tired, etc. and every doctor she goes to says it's just in her head blah blah blah...then she finds one who actually treats her blah blah blah - she then sees the old doctor out at dinner one night and gives him a preaching Julia Sugarbaker would be proud of.

I believe Dorothy ended up having Epstien Barr virus. Am I right?

BTFLCHLD · #39 03-30-2006, 10:55 AM

Violet · #40 03-30-2006, 10:59 AM

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I believe Dorothy ended up having Epstien Barr virus. Am I right?

I thought it was chronic fatigue syndrome?

Carol

WelshWitchPMD · #41 04-02-2006, 11:11 PM

I am sorry to hear about your gallbladder Janet. I am also sorry to hear that you don't have any insurance. I can't believe that there are people that don't have any. Both my Mom and Dad had their gallbladder taken out so I guess that it is a matter of time.
I hope that everything works out well for you.

GypsySorcerer · #42 04-03-2006, 12:06 AM

Janet, I'm sorry for all the troubles you've been having.

Hope you feel better soon. Best wishes.

JazmenFlowers · #43 04-03-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I believe Dorothy ended up having Epstien Barr virus. Am I right?

I believe so.

today, I swear I have the same symptoms. this time change is brutal.

jannieC · #44 04-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I can't remember where I left off with this, but basically- I have postponed the surgery (was supposed to have it today!) because the doctor has required a down payment and I just don't have it right now.

We are moving into a new house on May 1 and the deposit would tighten us up a little too much. So, thank you all for your support and encouragement. However, I will just have to be in chronic pain until I can afford to have the surgery.

Pity party, please.

skcin · #45 04-05-2006, 12:28 PM

That really sucks Janet. Does adjusting your diet help at ALL? Like, are you in less pain if you cut out fatty foods?