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.
A frightening experience for you all. I am so sorry you had to go through this. Sending you warmth, comfort, light, peace and a sense of space. Hopefully some of the unshakeable malaise you’ve been suffering from will now pass. A couple of years ago a colleague in her twenties felt her sense of wellbeing was transformed (in a positive way) after recovering from this surgery. I hope that’s how it is for you.
Hugs. Feel better soon!
Praying for a more peaceful recovery for you where you can sleep well, read all the books you want and just rest.
Hugs and rest…prayers for a smooth recovery and for your family!
(My dad had his removed the same way several years ago his recovery went well!)
Sending you all the healing energy so you are feeling better soon!
Get better soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!
Get well soon!! Take good care of yourself and rest. 💖
I pray you have a swift recovery! I had to change my diet after my gallbladder surgery, please check with your doctor and dietitian to see if you will need to modify yours.
Take care Ilona. Sorry this happened but grateful it appears to have been successful.
Get better soon 😘
I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Zen hugs to you and your family! Sending healing energy your way and best wishes for a speedy and easy recovery.
A speedy recovery to you! Hope you feel better soon! <3
So sorry! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Ilona, I just saw this and am glad they were able to do the laparoscopic surgery…you’ll heal much faster. I had mine done this way 15+ years ago, healed quickly, and have not had any problems since (not even dietary restrictions.)
I’m sending all kinds of healing, loving vibes your way. Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery, and lots of peace and rest in the meanwhile. 🥰💕💕
Well of course even the horde will behave.
We will not complain.
We will send you our best wishes, healing energy O whatever each one believes.
You get well, rest or exercise, concentrate on your well-being, and we will support you.
Because the horde loves you.
Wishing you a fast recovery and a pain free future.
So sorry that your gallbladder quit working properly! Wishing you a speedy recovery. My 30 yo daughter just had hers out 2 weeks ago after suffering 3 years of pain. By the time she decided to have it out, it was severely inflamed. There was only one gallstone of “impressive” size (per the surgeon). Fortunately, they were still able to do laparoscopic surgery to remove it. It’s amazing what they can do these days-hers was robot assisted for precision, and she only had 4 small incisions in a line across her middle. They superglued those, so no stitches! She’s had worse cat scratches. She is so happy that there is no more pain, and I wish the same for you.
Omg, both sad and happy for you! You had to have surgery, but you came through like a champ! Be kind to yourself during your recovery period, it will take a bit to feel normal again.
So sorry to hear about all the pain you’ve been in, and that you needed surgery. Wishing you a complete and uncomplicated recovery, with better health and vitality ahead. Please rest and take care of yourself! Wishing you well, Claire
I hope you have a smooth recovery; glad you got that sucker out! Gallbladder/pancreas pain is indeed the worst.
I procrastinated too long before getting mine removed, so I had a return hospital trip to finish the job, so to speak (sparing everyone the details). I’m eating pretty normally now, just have to pay attention to timing of meals.
Take it easy and let Gordon and the Kids spoil you!
I am so very grateful to hear that you’re already back home and recovering there instead of being stuck in the hospital. You have my continued prayers.🙏🏽
Get well soon! I had complications after mine and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. Hope all is well.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I had this happen. Not fun, but oh so much better after!
Hugs & Prayers for a quick recovery.
Sorry for the pains!! Glad you listened to your body and got in quickly with the help of my fav hero, Gordon! Rest and heal, only good vibes being sent your way, Ilona, for a speedy recovery, hugs!
I hope this solves your problems. You have been a trouper pushing through many physical issues for many years. Get a Groupon for a fancy hotel in Houston or San Antonio and have a completely personal weekend.
I had this happen on a business trip. it’s the worst. I hope you heal up quickly and how very kind of you to finish Roman for us first! 😉
I’m so sorry! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Oh no! Feel better! My mom had to have emergency gallbladder surgery a few years ago, and the recovery was quite long. Take it easy while your body recovers and take care of yourself!
I’m so sorry for your scare! And relieved there was a solution that could happen right away. Sending you good thoughts for a smooth recovery. Take care of yourself and don’t worry about us — we’ll be here whenever you’re ready. Thanks for thinking of us all (which is pretty amazing in itself). All the best, Ann
sending good thoughts and prayers
The good thing? It was caught in time. Hope you have a speedy recovery and take all other things at your pace.
I’m sorry that you needed intervention and delighted that it’s been addressed so that you can heal.
The only times I ever noticed mine had gone was on major feast days. Christmas,Easter and such were enlightened. I could no longer eat 3 plates of the wonderful stuff without having a shorter and somewhat lesser “gall bladder attack” because the gall bladder that kept the extra digestive juices for those indulgent occasions had been removed from the system.
My experience was that I began to feel the improvement in under 48 hours.
I had my gallbladder out two years ago! I’ve never felt pain like it other than when I had a kidney stone. It was awful. You will feel so much better now that it’s out. Hugs!
I wish you an easy and full recovery. I’m glad you have your family members taking care of you so well.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I remember being totally frightened watching my dad keel over while walking, due to the severity of gall bladder pain. (He had surgery right after too.) I do remember he was much better after recovering from surgery; he hadn’t realized how bad things had gotten until he was pain free. Sending positive thoughts to you and yours!
Blessings to you and your family!
From a fellow sufferer, gentle ZenHugs!
“Oh dear” is right! Please take care, relax, and lots of ❤️
Ilona, please take care of yourself( I know you have wonderful help and that’s awesome)and I hope you get well soon. Having something out can be traumatic- but it can also be a relief. You may be pleasantly surprised that many of your other problems will dissipate or become more manageable. Fingers crossed. All the best in your recovery. Cheers!
Wish you all the best Ilona!
My gall bladder put me in a 10 day coma, spread sepsis through my organs (because they couldn’t diagnose the problem for days before they took it out), and came very close to killing me. I am so glad it was much better for you – you and your husband are by far my favorite writers. I am sure I reread your books after moving out of IC and into a regular hospital room [memory is a bit foggy].
David! Yikes!! That must have been awful. And scary! Glad you are ok now!!!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Just had mine remove in March 7 so I understand the recovery isn’t easy and lifting restrictions are not fun!
Take very good care of your self. Treat yourself like you would if it was Kid 1 or 2. Here, dogs make excellent sickbed companions. Your mileage may vary 😉
Praying for your complete recovery.
Peace,
I hope you have a smooth and speedy recovery, but that you also take the recovery slowly, and when you have some energy back do some fun things before you get back to work.
Lots of good thoughts for Gordon and the kids too, it’s terrifying when something like this happens, so lots of animal cuddling for every one!
Glad to hear that things are improved from Tuesday. All members of House Andrews take care of yourselves. Your devoted Book Devourers are sending healing vibes and positive thoughts.
I’m glad you were cared for so quickly and that you are on the mend with loving caregivers! Best of luck to you in your recovery.