Hi Alison. Thanks for the info. I'll try to make it out to one of them, right now the ADAM group is keeping me busy with meetings and homework!
I'm feeling really anxious right now, as I got my test results back from the doctor regarding the intense abdominal pain I was having. He said my liver isn't working properly and I have Hepatitis - that totally freaked me out! But he did clarify that it's not viral Hepatitis (the kind you catch from someone or something) but just an irritation of the liver caused he thinks by my gallbladder. He thinks I have gallstones blocking things and causing the pain and the liver problems. He said it was very common, but it could be potentially dangerous if I get an infection.
So I have to see a surgeon who he said will likely remove either the stones or my entire gallbladder. He wasn't sure if they used general or local anaesthetic, but thought it might be local and may not involve opening me up per se, but perhaps an endoscopy. I must admit, I am trying very hard not to cry or get overwhelmed, I know it's common, so that means it's no big deal right?? I am just so terrified of anaesthetic and surgery. I am trying to think positive - minor surgery only, lots of people have it, I'll be just fine... do i sound like someone needs to convince me?!!
Does anyone know anything about gallstones and the liver? I just keep jumping to worst case scenarios where I need a liver transplant and can't find a match... it's so ridiculous I know, I've just always been so healthy (how ironic is that considering I'm a hypochondriac!!!) I've never had a single serious health issue in my life...
Any words of reassurance would be GREATLY appreciated!! :confuse: :8o:
