What a night and what a day... I'll fast forward a bit: I…
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What a night and what a day... I'll fast forward a bit: I took Andy to the hospital today. What happened?
He had severe stomach cramps all night long and neither of us slept—it didn't get any better, in fact it got worse. Then I drove him to the doctor in the morning, where he was given his first infusion of painkillers (which didn't seem to have any effect). They ruled out a heart attack and suspected that his gallbladder was the culprit.
So I grabbed my husband, put him back in the car, and drove him straight to the emergency room.
I'll spare you the details of the hospital's parking policy (man, I almost killed someone there...) ... and I didn't care that the road to the emergency room was blocked—I drove him right up to the door—he could barely walk. (Of course, I moved the car after he was inside.)
Then everything took forever—but yes, it was the gallbladder.
Andy had already had infusions two and three in the meantime, but the pain was still there. (I think they gave him really strong stuff...but well...it didn't work.)
And then they said they would keep him there and operate on him sometime tomorrow morning. They would remove his gallbladder.
I rushed home, remembered to drink some water and eat a little (it was already afternoon and I hadn't even had a sip of water yet) – then I packed a bag for Andy and drove back to the hospital.
Man, it was weird driving home without him—the house feels so empty and quiet.
This is only the second time in two decades that we've spent the night apart. It feels really surreal and strange.
He had severe stomach cramps all night long and neither of us slept—it didn't get any better, in fact it got worse. Then I drove him to the doctor in the morning, where he was given his first infusion of painkillers (which didn't seem to have any effect). They ruled out a heart attack and suspected that his gallbladder was the culprit.
So I grabbed my husband, put him back in the car, and drove him straight to the emergency room.
I'll spare you the details of the hospital's parking policy (man, I almost killed someone there...) ... and I didn't care that the road to the emergency room was blocked—I drove him right up to the door—he could barely walk. (Of course, I moved the car after he was inside.)
Then everything took forever—but yes, it was the gallbladder.
Andy had already had infusions two and three in the meantime, but the pain was still there. (I think they gave him really strong stuff...but well...it didn't work.)
And then they said they would keep him there and operate on him sometime tomorrow morning. They would remove his gallbladder.
I rushed home, remembered to drink some water and eat a little (it was already afternoon and I hadn't even had a sip of water yet) – then I packed a bag for Andy and drove back to the hospital.
Man, it was weird driving home without him—the house feels so empty and quiet.
This is only the second time in two decades that we've spent the night apart. It feels really surreal and strange.
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Stay strong, metalpack. You both are going to get through this together and soon enough he’ll be back home, recovering and feeling better. Sending you both lots of healing vibes 💖
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Man, that sounds so intense and overwhelming. Thinking of you
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Thank you! The postponed it to afternoon... I hope they will start soon.
He is in so much pain and all the painkillers aren't helping—he hasn't eaten anything for almost two days and he can't drink properly either because that immediately causes even more pain. :( I feel so helpless...
He is in so much pain and all the painkillers aren't helping—he hasn't eaten anything for almost two days and he can't drink properly either because that immediately causes even more pain. :( I feel so helpless...
Hoping and praying for your husband fast recovery and for you to have the strength to get through with this challenging times.🙏🙏🙏✨
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Can’t imagine the pain., stay strong and focus., he will get well soon ,
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Oh wow, what a frightening and exhausting day for both of you. 💔 You did exactly what he needed, you stayed calm, acted fast, and got him where he needed to be, even when everything felt chaotic. That kind of steady love in a crisis is powerful. Andy is lucky to have you.
Gallbladder surgery is very common, and once it’s out, many people feel so much better. I’m really hoping tomorrow brings relief and that this whole nightmare turns into just a story you’ll tell later.
And please, take care of yourself too. The fact that you forgot to drink water says how much you were running on adrenaline. Rest if you can tonight, even if the house feels too quiet. That emptiness just shows how strong your bond is. 🤍
Sending calm thoughts for a smooth surgery and quick recovery. You’re not alone in this.
Gallbladder surgery is very common, and once it’s out, many people feel so much better. I’m really hoping tomorrow brings relief and that this whole nightmare turns into just a story you’ll tell later.
And please, take care of yourself too. The fact that you forgot to drink water says how much you were running on adrenaline. Rest if you can tonight, even if the house feels too quiet. That emptiness just shows how strong your bond is. 🤍
Sending calm thoughts for a smooth surgery and quick recovery. You’re not alone in this.
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Thank you so much Sylvie!
They postponed the operation, but if everything stays the same, he should be come under the knife in half an hour. But they only tell us if we drag it out of them... I hope for his sake that it will soon be his turn, because he's in so much pain and none of the painkillers seem to be working.
They postponed the operation, but if everything stays the same, he should be come under the knife in half an hour. But they only tell us if we drag it out of them... I hope for his sake that it will soon be his turn, because he's in so much pain and none of the painkillers seem to be working.
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That must be so stressful for all of you. I’m really sorry he’s in so much pain right now. Waiting like that, especially when you’re not getting clear updates, can feel so overwhelming.
I’m hoping with all my heart that it’s his turn very soon and that the surgery goes smoothly. Sending strength to him and big hugs to you while you get through this. 💛🙏
I’m hoping with all my heart that it’s his turn very soon and that the surgery goes smoothly. Sending strength to him and big hugs to you while you get through this. 💛🙏
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oh wow... I had the same experience but the one with the pain was my wife... exact same thing and she had to have the same operation... that was a few years ago but I remember she was describing the pain like worst than contractions from when she was pregnant 😲
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Yes, he was screaming in pain... it's awful when you're standing there and can't really help.
Did everything go well with your wife?
Did everything go well with your wife?
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yes it is... she literally fell to the ground from the pain... the operation went well and the recovery took a while since your body has to get used to deal with no bile reserve. if they do it like here he will have 4 small 'holes' where they go into him with micro tools and camera... the weird part is that one of those was through her bellybutton 👀. we still have the stones they took out as a souvenir.
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