Juicy Surgery Deets to Come!

 Day of surgery went well and I plan to go into some great detail as soon as I have the strength to dedicate to it. I’ve taken notes and talked to the doctor and did a bit of research so I’ll have plenty to go through even before my post-op visit June 12th. 

For now, simple details that I’ll likely mention again in the full post. Gallbladder did. Or just have polyps but gallstones and a weird little condition called cholesterolosis or ‘strawberry bladder’. I’m literally weird inside and out and this tickles the hell out of me. A duct that was too short needed to be catheterized to be drained and he’ll be monitoring that as I go through recovery. But my liver is not only NOT fatty or scarred but back to a healthy state. And the elevated liver enzymes and cholesterol and triglycerides can all be attributed directly to the gallbladder and I’ll see marked improvement of those over the next 4-6 months. Which also means the obstacles to losing weight and possibly even the high blood pressure will also see satisfying improvements.

Sometimes you know it’s not your lifestyle choices. Sometimes it’s freak genetics. And da-yum, does it feel good to be right once again. I just unloaded a little package deal and now my devotion to cautious but persistent healing begins again. Sore but already in so many ways much better than the collection of symptoms that plagued me before. I am beyond grateful for the doctors here and the amazing staff at the hospital I’ve been getting surgeries in. I’m grateful my dad took the leap and finally moved so I could finally unlock everything behind those invisible obstacles. And I’m proud of myself for breaking through doubt and fear and advocating for myself once more. 

As I said, more to come, hopefully a bit more organized so those who need it can glean a little insight if some of their experiences align here and are looking for comfort. That’s really my driving purpose with sharing openly.