As some know, I've been out of work with no pay for 7 business days due to abdominal pain that started with a trip to the ER Thursday, December 1. Given this morning's events, I figured I'd fill you all in...& give some other news as well....

That other news being the death of my grandfather, Virgil Weimer, this morning (Friday, December 9, 2005) in Mt Morris IL. After Thanksgiving, he had increasingly refused to eat. So, it was not a big surprise...but, still isn't easy. Unlike with my grandmother just over 3 years ago, we had no "advanced warning" from him; he died soon after he woke up this morning. Like with my grandmother, however, the minute the phone rang ... I knew.

As for me, I kept my appointment with the gastroencologist this afternoon ... & still do not have any answers. I am back on a "solid" diet (luckily), but now have to go through more bloodwork & see a surgeon for another evaluation/opinion. The gastroencologist believes I have a minor case of Acid Reflux. The prior tests (Xrays, CT Scan, Ultrasound on pancreas & gallbladder, hidascan) show "gunk" in the gallbladder with a few small stones, but not "big enough" to cause the type of pain I've been experiencing lately. The focus right now, according to the gastroencologist, is the liver & gallbladder.

*shrugs*

And life goes on.....


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(((Cort)))

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandfather. You are one of our most steady, optimistic members, through it all. My hat is off to you, sir. ^_^

Sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you good health. If it does turn out to be your gual bladder & if it's any consolation; my wife had her gaul bladder removed a couple of years back & my co-worker had it done about 10 days ago. It's basically outpatient surgery. According to both, the gas they use to blow up your stomach causes you more discomfort a couple of days later then the surgery does.

Thank you all 3 of you for your kind words and thoughts/prayers. Definitely appreciated. Heh...ocnblu...your kind comment blew me away....thank you. cmatteson, I realize it is outpatient surgery for the gallbladder. However, given my heart history, my PCP isn't convinced that it will be simple outpatient surgery for me. This is why he wanted me to see the specialist...to rule out other possibilities first because he (my PCP) would rather I avoid surgery if possible....

Cort:

Wow Buddy. I'm sorry I missed this thread until just now. My deepest condolences for your Grandfather. I'll spare you the "I know how you feel" stuff since you're dealing wiht a lot right now and I can't even compare my stupid problems with the magnitude of your grief.

Get well soon, stay in touch and take a dep breath and try to think of sunny days ahead. If you must go through surgery best of luck buddy!

Here's a nice pair of 1st gen. Monte Carlos to cheer you up: :)

Thank you, Sixty8 ... much appreciated. Keep in mind, though, that "stupid problems" aren't. In other words, I know your issues are just as real and painful and stressful to you as mine are to me....ya know? Heh...sunny days ahead ... yes, but right now...very cold :(. He he he And, thanks for those pics ... I like the 2nd one better! Now...'bout that Mustang in your sig.....

That Mustang is HOT!

That black '70 Monte has a nice stance. Love it!

My deepest, sincere sympathy on the death of your grandfather. <hug>

I have been beating up Ford in my recent posts so for the sake of fairness I wanted to show a Ford I like. :)

My deepest, sincere sympathy on the death of your grandfather.  <hug>

Thank you, Stace ... very much appreciated. <hug back>



Now, as for you, Sixty8....fairness? Do we need to take your temperature? ;)