(still) all my original parts

[carlyinrome]

I want to thank everyone who has commented or texted or called me wishing me well. I appreciate you so very much. Here is today's update. After speaking with the surgeon at great length today, I have decided not to undergo the surgery to remove my gallbladder. He presented a strong case that the pancreatitis is not as a result of my gallbladder's mischief, and by the time we had this conversation, I was already very upset and uneasy about having an organ removed, so, unless the medical doctor says something really convincing tomorrow, I will be in the hospital until my pancreatitis is resolved, but I will not be undergoing surgery.

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[elucidate_this]

First off, I'm sorry that I haven't sent any support. I've been away from DW the past few days so I missed your first post about this. I am sending you good thoughts and prayers.

Second, it sounds like there is a compelling case not to get your gallbladder out which I totally support. I do want you to know though that gallbladder removal is easy to have and easy to recover from. I got mine removed a few years ago because I had TONS of gallstones and recovery lasted about a week and wasn't super painful as long as I took frequent short walks.

So basically what I am saying is I totally support you keeping your gallbladder but just know in case the doctor does say something convincing the surgery is really not a problem.

*gentle hugs*