Recouperating

Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!

I'm doing...okay. I did have another bout on Friday afternoon (cashews are the common denominator between Thursday and Friday - though I haven't found what caused Tuesday or Wednesday). I left work early and went home to the safety of my couch. Jeremy's mom came later to help with Jay until Jeremy got home.

I have learned a few things that trigger these 'episodes'. I will not eat cashews EVER again nor will I consume any more pineapple. Funny though, chili cheese fries, have no effect! I'm eating very carefully to pinpoint what causes trouble and what doesn't.

I didn't have any more issues through the weekend. Though my stomach does feel, I guess sour is a good word...kinda queasy but, I don't have any nausea. This has remained unchanged. I'm very tired. I can't seem to get enough rest and I don't have any energy. I also have a lot of burps (more like belches - they're kinda loud but thankfully, these 'smart farts' are taking the elevator!) from what ever I do eat. Right now - it's chocolate chip cookie, again, and again, and again.

I see my Dr. on Tuesday and after talking with one of my sisters who had a very similar experience (pain to beat all hell, a clear U/S, and clear blood work - ended up with a nuclear scan of her gallbladder to find it was functioning at only 7%! Now I don't understand how functioning at 7% is BAD - compared to having no gall bladder at all!?!) I'm certain there are more tests in my future. I'm taking a lot of notes for tomorrow's appointment. I'll keep you posted.