From Ilona
Hi guys,
Unfortunately, I had a very severe pain attack at 6:00 pm on Tuesday. By midnight, it didn’t get better, so Gordon drove me half an hour to Ascension Seton. They admitted me, gave me morphine, did an MRI, by 7:00 am I had my surgery consult, at noon they wheeled me into the OR, and by 1:00 pm my gallbladder was out.
The surgery was laparoscopic, and I was on my feet and walking to prevent blood clots at 1:15 pm. Gordon escorted me as we did laps around the recovery room. They discharged me around 5:00 pm.
I am home. Our daughters have been amazing through all of this, and Gordon has taken the best care of me. The pain had been severe, and I am very beat up, physically and mentally. I am here, but I will be behind the scenes for the next couple of weeks. Mod R will be posting my posts for me while I am recovering. Sanctuary is finished, so the next chapter of Roman will be up as scheduled.
PS Mod R: Please check the admin post on Sanctuary next. I’m sending Ilona all our love.
Feel better! ❤️🩹 You’re in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾
Oh no! How scary. So glad you seem well on the way to recovery. Hope your healing goes smoothly! As much as we all want to read more from you and Gordon, your health comes first!
Hugs, Ilona. Been there. Done that. Didn’t even show ANY interest in the t-shirt.
Sorry you had to go through that, and wishing you a speedg recovery! had to get mine removed about 20 years ago now, oatmeal in the mornings often helps, and just being aware of where the bathrooms are for about 30min after you eat. one small bright side is you won’t really need to worry about constipation ever again.
Get well soon! Sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Prayers and best wishes for an uneventful recovery! Hope you are feeling better soon! Thank you both for your hard work which we enjoy very much!
wishing you a smooth recovery and good rest<33
Glad it was quick and you’re already recovering! Hope there’s less pain overall and speedy all is well!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Sending you lots of positive energy🤗
Same thing happened to my husband – it’s scary as it is happening. I hope you recover soon. Don’t jump back into things too soon.
Wishing you the fasresr and most complete of recoveries.
I hate you had to go through an emergency surgery but now it’s time to heal. Please follow doctor’s orders to rest and let your body gradually get back to normal. I had my gall bladder removed 20 years ago after my first pregnancy caused gall stones. At this point, I mainly remember being so tired and trouble sitting for long periods of time at my desk.
Many wishes for a full, speedy recovery.
I hope you feel better soon! I’m glad they got you right in and got you taken care of!
Take very good care of yourself.
I think you will be sore for a while, but the issues that meant you needed the surgery should be pretty much cleared up – that’s how it went for my friend who recently had hers out.
Wishing you a pain free, quick recovery. I couldn’t lay down for two weeks after I had my gallbladder out. Thank goodness for recliners.
Take it easy.
Glad you are recovering. I thought I was having a heart attack when same thing happened to me. Don’t miss the gallbladder a bit. Wishing you well.
Same here! I felt like something evil had been taken out of me, was so light and happy after the pain finally receded.
Best wishes and much good vibes and prayers your way for a speedy recovery.
So sorry you went through that but that was actually the best way it could have gone! Unsolicited advice from a PT, keep moving (slowly but surely, basic activities, NOT crazy exercise), you really will feel better faster. Don’t begrudge the pain meds either, if you can’t move around because the pain is too much you will slow your recovery. Hope you feel better soon, take care.
Hope you feel better soon!!!! Much love!
Hope you feel better soon!!!!
Much love!
Wow, hope your recovery is as speedy as the surgery! I’ve spoken to several people in the last couple weeks who told me “all of a sudden I’m falling apart!” March was certainly an “interesting” month for me, hopefully April will return to my normal status.
Been there, had that, definitely not fun and takes longer to recover than they tell you.
Get well at your own pace, love from Oz
Feel better! You are cared for mightily!
My husband had his gall bladder removed years ago. High fat foods are not his friend. I hope you heal quickly.
So very thankful for Gordon with a cool head and surgeons with great skill! Rest, reset and know that all of your readers are flooding the gates of heaven with prayer for your health, thanksgiving for your family and wisdom/patience for Mod R because she has to deal with the Horde.
Oy! Gallbladder surgery. Best wishes for a healthy recovery! Sending gentle hugs!!
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Sending you good vibes and hope you fell better soon. Relax and recover.
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Hope you get better more easily and quickly than hoped, Ilona. Hugs to you all.
I hope your recovery goes well, and rest like they tell you too. Get well!
That is a fast turnaround from surgery to walking! Take all the time you need for yourself please to heal!
rest up eat well and heal
I wish you a complete and painless recovery. Take your time. Being healthy and getting back to it, is very important ! We can be patient!
Hopefully this will mean you will be feeling better. Take care
Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Relieved the surgery went smoothly. Thank you for Roman and all your fantastic stories.
Health, healing and winter sun to you.
Take your time healing. We’ll still be here.
Get well soon fav author!!!
Speedy recovery with all the good vibes in the Universe.
Take a vacay and don’t stress. We understand and you have a fabulous Mod.
Recover and enjoy your kids pets and and hubby.
Unexpected events knock the wind out of our sails. I’m very glad this was resolved quickly for you. Your family is very supportive and caring. Rest and recuperate.
Oh no! Prayers! Glad you are out of the hospital though. Thanks for Sanctuary and hope you heal quickly and painlessly.
I’m so relieved that you were promptly diagnosed and treated! I had mine out after 22 years of misdiagnosis and Goddess only knows how many attacks. My son was also misdiagnosed and sent home only to return 2 days later for emergency surgery. It seems like something that is all too often missed.
I was so happy to get rid of mine that I found it easy to cope with recovery and I hope yours goes smoothly too. As people have said already, you have to take care with high fat foods.
Here’s to never being doubled over in pain again!
take your time to relax and recover and get better soon ❤️
I’m so glad that you got help so quickly! I hope you feel better soon!
Oh no sorry to hear. 🙁 Hoping for your speedy recovery. ❤️
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery! I’m sure your family is diligently researching all the nutritional and other things that can help long term. Be well and thanks as always for your transparency.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Oompf! I feel that pain. Had similar experience, but it is good to hear laparoscopic worked. For me it was a bit worse infection (aggressive – throw in some necrosis on gallbladder) and they had to cut me open fully (nothing like getting your innards washed).
I know the diet journey afterwards is very personal and differs from person to person, but I do mourn that I can not eat wheat products, pork or anything fatty/oily. Beer is a no go as well 🙁
I have discovered that I like whiskey tho…. that’s good 😀
All best wishes for you! Get well!