Logistics at a Crossroads: 29: Surprise Surgery & Sofa Confinement: My Gallbladder Tried to Kill Me
#GallstoneRecovery Day 7 Update 2: Not cleared for takeoff just yet — my return-to-work green light won’t come until Tuesday, May 27th. As for the Freddy Krueger-level pain, Dr. Thomas suspects it’s likely trapped air still lingering in my body (rude). But the tenderness in my back had him saying, “Let’s play it safe” — so we’re adding another 5-day round of antibiotics to the mix. Fun fact (or not-so-fun, depending on your perspective): I made his Top 10 List for Gallstone Size. 4 cm 3 cm And apparently a few smaller ones just for flair. No wonder I was in so much pain. Turns out, my gallbladder didn’t want to exit stage left either — which is why surgery took longer. Thanks for the drama, internal organs. Oh, and the bruising on my arms? When he asked what happened, I just said one word: TRIDENT. He nodded and said, “Hydration might help.” ...He has jokes. I asked about side-sleeping (because I miss it dearly), and he hit me with the ever-helpful: “If it still hurts, don’t.” Thank...
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