Nervous, the sequel
I had a message from one of the medical assistants at the doctor’s office on the answering machine when I got home from work yesterday, with a message to call back so they could go over the CT scan and other test results with me…but by the time I heard the message it was too late in the day and they were already gone.
So, this morning I played phone tag a few times and left a couple of messages (told you I was good at being the squeaky wheel!). Mainly it was at the insistence of my husband who believes they should drop everything and focus on me. 
Sweet of him, but not realistic.
When I finally got to speak to a live person, at first she told me everything looked good. Then I guess she read further. Apparently, I have a small hiatal hernia which they’re not concerned about…but what they ARE concerned about is the “thickened appendix” which puts me at risk of acute appendicitis! Sweet!
They scheduled a consultation appointment with the surgeon for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. I guess in the meantime I should just hope that I don’t have another “episode” because Randy has already informed me that I’ll be at the E.R. if it does.
A few years ago, our best friend Jeff was ill and the doctor had mis-diagnosed him as having a stomach bug. He sent him off with prescriptions to be filled, and as he was on his way home, his appendix ruptured. He barely made it home and his mother rushed him back into town (they live about 15 miles from here). He developed peritonitis and almost died.
I guess this is why Randy is so paranoid. I’m feeling ok but I can tell that things aren’t “quite right.” Still a little tenderness in the right quadrant and my tummy has been on the fussy side. At least I know the causes.
I’ve never had surgery in my life. I know this will be a minor thing, maybe even laparoscopic, which is good. But I am dreading it. Maybe I can get the hernia “fixed” too while I’m in there. Bonus!
Sorry I’ve turned this blog into a whiny medical journal but it’s a way of expressing my life and my feelings, no? 
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Update: I’m having a laparoscopic appendectomy on Tuesday, don’t know what time yet. It will be outpatient surgery, which means no overnight hospital stay! Woo-hoo! Monday I have an appointment with the surgeon and he’ll give me all the necessary info and prep stuff. Yep, more yukky stuff…won’t go into detail here. 
Will be off work for at least a few days, then no heavy lifting for at least 3 weeks. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, as I’ve never had have anything like this done before. Thanks. :hug:
Oh, Sweetie..I’m praying for you.. God be with you, and help to ease your mind..**hugs**** :hug: :hug: :hug: :daisy:
I don’t see this as a “whiny medical journal” – I’m glad you’re keeping us informed through your blog! :yes:
I’m amazed how things have improved over the years: I had an appendectomy when I was 11. It was “normal” surgery and think I spent at least a week in hospital…
Everything will be just fine Kathy! :hug:
Once again best wishes for you, Kathy! It´s great that you don´t have to stay overnight :jump:
I´ll say a little prayer for ya
I managed to stay home for three weeks after my appendectomy. The part I don’t mention often is I had my appendix out the week before Christmas break, so…..
I also have a scar that is “longer than normal”. Dr. Andrus said my appendix was abnormally large.
Good look, Kathy. I’ll be checkin’ in on you. I still have the radio stations number programed into the cell.
Wishing you comfort and peace my friend. Everything will work out just fine. You will be in our thoughts and prayers ((((((Kathy)))))