Met with the surgeon today to go over the results of my HIDA scan... my gallbladder has a 20% ejection fraction and is inflamed...possible blockage in the main duct and the duct coming off the gallbladder based on other symptoms I am having so I go under the knife next Friday with contrast xrays scheduled during the procedure to rule out any other stones hiding where they should not be.
I am hoping I heal quickly as I do not have the sick time available to me at work but a friend of mine who is also a family practitioner said he is concerned that the blockages could back up into my liver or pancreas and the affect on my diabetes. I am following the low fat, high fiber diet to avoid another trip to the ER and the pain involved.
It will take a lot more than some stupid stones or malfunctioning organ to take me down...but hubby is getting ready for some horse chores when I am recovering and I know I will be outside for the healing the "girls" give to me... I have had Weatherly, Neffie, Freedom and Independence flanking me every step I take when I am in their pen... there is a nose here, someone is sticking a muzzle in my face or giving my coat a shake to tell me they are aware what is going on. Hubby would think I am a few sandwiches short of a picnic but the best medicine is always out in my barn. Mercy and Dipper are there as well but they give me space - they seem to know I am tough but they will give me a nuzzle or Dipper is accommodating me when I mount to ride as I am not moving fast these days but to have the ability to get out and ride is a good thing.
Denise
I am hoping I heal quickly as I do not have the sick time available to me at work but a friend of mine who is also a family practitioner said he is concerned that the blockages could back up into my liver or pancreas and the affect on my diabetes. I am following the low fat, high fiber diet to avoid another trip to the ER and the pain involved.
It will take a lot more than some stupid stones or malfunctioning organ to take me down...but hubby is getting ready for some horse chores when I am recovering and I know I will be outside for the healing the "girls" give to me... I have had Weatherly, Neffie, Freedom and Independence flanking me every step I take when I am in their pen... there is a nose here, someone is sticking a muzzle in my face or giving my coat a shake to tell me they are aware what is going on. Hubby would think I am a few sandwiches short of a picnic but the best medicine is always out in my barn. Mercy and Dipper are there as well but they give me space - they seem to know I am tough but they will give me a nuzzle or Dipper is accommodating me when I mount to ride as I am not moving fast these days but to have the ability to get out and ride is a good thing.
Denise
