Life without a Gallbladder

Well, surgery was a week ago and I am feeling pretty good. I was in a bit more pain than I thought I would be when I woke up from surgery. Morphine is a good friend:) Once back to my room I just wanted to sleep so they said I could go home as soon as I kept some fluids down. Luckily I didn't ever get sick so I was good to go two hours after surgery ended. I then spent the weekend in bed. John was a saint and kept the kids busy so I could rest. He also lifted my little brat Boji into bed when he cried so I could cuddle with him. John and the kids were going to John and Debbi's on Friday night so John wanted to put Boji in his kennel. Well, when John tried to pick him up he snapped at him and wouldn't let him take him away. He is so sweet and protective:) You know John loves this dog when that didn't even make him mad. If Sadie did something like that he would still be mad at her. 

My mom came over on Monday to spend the day with me. We had a nice time and chatted the day away. The rest of the week was just full of resting. I feel refreshed today and am ready to drive again. I haven't even left our yard since last Friday. I've never stayed home this long. If it weren't for the internet, I would have gone crazy by now:)

The kids are doing well. Natalie has started back to swim team, cheerleading and Girl Scouts. The latter two started this week. We have the best girl scout troop. Our leaders are phenomenal. Both kids are invited to a free Karate party this weekend with friends. Maybe Nolan will decide he likes it after that. I'm not pushing it though. 

I am healed just in time for Nolan's first field trip. We are going to the Chet Ager Nature Center tomorrow. I am hoping I have the energy for a group of 5 year olds. With our without surgery, that can be a task. He gets to ride in a bus for the first time. He has been doing the countdown all week. I'm so glad I can go. I didn't tell him until he got home today. His teacher told me he had told her he didn't 'sink I could go. He is so sweet, he said, "how are you going to get there? you can't drive." 

John is doing well. His medicine is working well for his RA. His pain started coming back a few weeks ago so they added Prednisone. He goes back in October for a re-check. 

We are enjoying the Husker football season so far. And this is a great fall season we are having. The kids have been playing outside a lot. All week I would go from the bed to the couch to the front porch to watch the kids. John will be so surprised that the kitchen is clean and some of the laundry has been done. 

Well, I better run. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Karen