THE RESULTS OF MY TEST ARE IN

Go try to rest now. Hope you can sleep a bit more.

It is good to know what the problem is. I hope you are able to get some sleep now and that soon you can have the gall bladder removed.

Gall darn thing!

Hopefully you will feel better soon, sweet Serina.

You will feel much better, I had the darn thing removed a few years ago. Take care, Serina!

My poor mother-in-law was a total physical and mental wreck for years. Couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, on a total nervous jag forever, everybody assumed she was nuts, especially the doctors. Finally someone figured out that she had TRANSPARENT gall stones causing all the trouble! Once her gall bladder was removed she became a different person.

I just found out, more or less by accident, that I now have gallstones. I wondered why I instinctively didn't like meat any more, and skim the slightest trace of fat off of everything.

good luck on your surgery I had this done about 4 years ago and you will not believe the difference it will make

Not to mention, Serina, that it's waaaaaaay less invasive than it used to be--and they have digestive enzymes available in capsules now that can help, even after it's out, to make things easier. My sister-in-law had to have it done, and she says she feels way better than she did for years. Hang in!

Hope you feel better, and soon!

Serina, so glad you now know what is wrong. You will definitely feel better afterwards. Please let us know when you will be in the hospital. If you suddenly disappear I will worry about you. (I can't help that. My daughter is bi-polar.) Our prayers will be with you.

So glad you know! Now you can quit worrying, get the stupid thing taken care of and start feeling better...sleep well dear Serina.

You will be ok. Just don't worry much about it....

Knowing what's wrong is always better than not knowing. All will go well and you can relax and get some sleep, you have an answer now.

I had mine removed in 1996, it was the best thing that I've ever done (not that I had a choice). I had been feeling so sick for months. if you have any questions feel free to email me.

At least you now know the culprit, Serina. Hopefully once you have the surgery you will feel much better and be able to rest

Sending lots of good thoughts!!!

Serina, it's terrific news! Now you know what is wrong and you can take care of it. Moving forward always beats standing in one place. Good thoughts coming your way.

I had my gallbladder out some 23 years ago . Was nice to get rid of all that pain . I hear the surgery is much improved since then , and the recovery is not quite so difficult .

I will be praying for you and please let us know when surgery will take place.

That doesn't sound like fun, but I am sure you will heal fast.

At least now you know the cause. I know many who have had the surgery done and now things are so much better for them. : )

I'm glad you found our what is causing problems. I will be sending positive energy your way.

I had mine removed a while ago and it was really not that bad and the recovery isn't either. However, we all take everything differently so I wish you the best of luck and you will be in my prayers!

Serina, good luck and hopefully you will heal quickly and being feelng better very soon. Hope you got some rest today!

My best to you Serina ... Get well soon and hurry back to us!!!!!!

As many have stated, I have a friend who was in constant pain and didn't know why. She just felt bad all the time. Come to find out it was her gall bladder, they removed it and now she has felt great ever since. It can apparently make you feel pretty nasty. My friend's recovery was very quick.

I hope now that you know what it is you can get some rest. And hopefully they will take it out and you can get on your way to healing.

I had mine out years ago,

I hope you feel better soon hon

THANK YOU ALL, FRIENDS!!! I just woke up from a well deserved 16 hour nap. All your wonderful comments have made me feel even better. You have made me misty eyed and couldn't wipe this smile from my face for nothing. Thank you again for all the well wishes.

Yep, what they all said. (and what did i say? did i not say this was the thing? someone hand me a medical degree and keys to a mercedes) The keyhole surgery for cholysystectomy these days is fairly innocuous, just remember that the word 'discomfort' actually means you'll be in screaming agony the next day. Unlike the old days where you wouldn't be able to get out of bed for a month. My sister had this done coupla years ago and was out the next day.. a bit raw and weak for a week or two sure, but really really heaps better for having it done.

we may have to reconsider our breakfast choices afterwards tho.. hehe. fat digestion will become a bit compromised .. for my sis this means if she does do silly things like eat a bucket of tuckey muckey (KFC) there are consequences.. of the sloppybotty kind. you'll work it all out.. either cream in your coffee or being able to walk the next day. those kinds of choices.

I am delighted they can help cure your gut symptoms, you really will feel HEAPS better after the procedure. really. now we just gotta get you that d & c.. they should do both while you're under!! see if you can get someone to read my medical notes will you.. ;)

Carolyn, oh how wonderful to hear from you. That is a good idea. To have both done at the same time. I'll mention to the docs when I go in to talk next week. Really I will. Yeah, I guess I'll be saying good bye to the perfect morning breakfast sandwich. This is the only thing I wince over. Do you know how long I have ate thing sandwich? Years!!! But it is time to turn over a new rock anyway for my health. Yes, this is what I'm going to do. I'll be feeling better and I am really going to try to get back into the gym and loose weight and keep it off this time. I've said that before but it is different this time. No more excuses about feeling bad. Thanks for stopping bye as Always. You always brighten this girls day.

Glad to hear you have pinned down what it is and are on the road to getting it fixed. Good luck to you. Hope you're feeling better soon.

I hope the surgery takes care of your problems. Good luck and God bless!

Serina -

You hang in there, darlin'! :)