Grrrr....damned Pain

24th November 2006

This week has mostly been a write off - due to the pain in the guts that is my gallstones.
The "attack" started last Friday evening- Dad had gone to bed early, and Mum and I were watching Pudsey.....the gripping, vice like pain that indicates the onset of a gallstone attack is unmistakeable.
The pain was so severe, not only was I crying, sweating, gripping my abdomen..but at the same
time, I was freezing cold and Tyson expected me to play ball...!! I tried to be quiet in my cries - so as not to wake Dad.
Saturday came, and the pain had started to subside, but it was still there - it made sure I knew it. I tried going to watch the rugby (Gloucester - v - Wasps) but at half time, I conceeded defeat (as did Wasps, apparently!!) and got a taxi home to my hot water bottle.
Sunday came and I was still in no end of pain, I called the out of hours Doctor, and was summoned immediately to the hospital, where I was prodded (not a good thing to do when I'm in agony and extremely short tempered) and given a blood test.
I was then sent home with new pain killers.

The week has progressed, and the pain has lessened - I'm pleased to say. Back to work today.

It's hard to believe that 2 weeks ago, it was Ladies Night.....My, how time flies!!