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Shelly · 08-12-2010, 09:30 PM

I'm so very nervous...just found out I need to have my gall bladder removed in 2 weeks.

Problem is, if the surgeon can't do it laparoscopically and I need the "old fashioned surgery" he says I may not be able to go to Aruba!!!

That would be just devastating!! I can't risk waiting until after the trip to have the surgery as the attacks are horrible. More nervous about missing the trip than the surgery!

Bill · 08-12-2010, 09:36 PM

Hope it works out for you! Not going to Aruba would just plain s#*k!!!

*Andrea J.* · 08-12-2010, 09:49 PM

ouch do what you NEED to do and take care of your health 1st.

amarg · 08-12-2010, 09:54 PM

I hope everything goes well for you and they can do it laparoscopically in which case you will be recovered within a few days. Think positive and I'm sure everyone's best wishes are with you. Good luck!

*Arubalisa* · 08-12-2010, 10:08 PM

So sorry this has happened to you. I hope you do not have any attacks between now and the time of your surgery. I know how painful they are.
You have to follow doctors orders.
My doctor put the fear of God in me to be extremely careful following my surgery, not to tear any of the internal stitches they leave behind.
Aruba will always be there for you.

DANNYO · 08-13-2010, 06:18 AM

So sorry to hear about you needing surgery.Aruba will always be there for you.Get well first...

jeffnev · 08-13-2010, 09:19 AM

Hope all goes well for you and there is no better place to recup than Aruba.

sunnysmiles · 08-13-2010, 09:23 AM

I'm surprised he wouldn't let you go after a month of recovery!
Fingers crossed the lap will work!

My FIL had open heart surgery a short time before their planned trip and the dr didn't want him to go. He said he could sit in Aruba better than he could at home so the dr finally agreed to let him go.

MikeM · 08-13-2010, 11:15 AM

Sorry to hear you need surgery. Like many other posts, Aruba will be there for when you have recovered and will be able to enjoy it. Hang in there.

crosby · 08-14-2010, 01:59 PM

Been there done that! Had an attack last Jan. They thought (ER) it was a heart attack. After 5 days in hosp, did Laparascopic surg. Of course the surg. release form said might have to have other type of surg. Had surgery on 13th, home on 15th, left for Aruba on Feb 4th. No heavy lifting (over 15lbs.) was the only restriction. Good luck, get it over with. It's not worth the risk waiting.

08-12-2010, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shelly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Beach, lighthouse, Posts: 232 Images: 4	Need Surgery! I'm so very nervous...just found out I need to have my gall bladder removed in 2 weeks. Problem is, if the surgeon can't do it laparoscopically and I need the "old fashioned surgery" he says I may not be able to go to Aruba!!! That would be just devastating!! I can't risk waiting until after the trip to have the surgery as the attacks are horrible. More nervous about missing the trip than the surgery! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ [/url]

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08-12-2010, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	Hope it works out for you! Not going to Aruba would just plain s#*k!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

08-12-2010, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	ouch do what you NEED to do and take care of your health 1st. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

08-12-2010, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
amarg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 142	I hope everything goes well for you and they can do it laparoscopically in which case you will be recovered within a few days. Think positive and I'm sure everyone's best wishes are with you. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-12-2010, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	So sorry this has happened to you. I hope you do not have any attacks between now and the time of your surgery. I know how painful they are. You have to follow doctors orders. My doctor put the fear of God in me to be extremely careful following my surgery, not to tear any of the internal stitches they leave behind. Aruba will always be there for you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-13-2010, 06:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	So sorry to hear about you needing surgery.Aruba will always be there for you.Get well first... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-13-2010, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
jeffnev Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palm beach, eagle beach, any happy hour Posts: 547 Images: 4	Hope all goes well for you and there is no better place to recup than Aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-13-2010, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	I'm surprised he wouldn't let you go after a month of recovery! Fingers crossed the lap will work! My FIL had open heart surgery a short time before their planned trip and the dr didn't want him to go. He said he could sit in Aruba better than he could at home so the dr finally agreed to let him go. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

08-13-2010, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
MikeM Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iguana Joe's, Miss the Natural Bridge, Butterfly Farm Posts: 98	Sorry to hear you need surgery. Like many other posts, Aruba will be there for when you have recovered and will be able to enjoy it. Hang in there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Mike M Pool Side in

08-14-2010, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
crosby Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 44	Been there done that! Had an attack last Jan. They thought (ER) it was a heart attack. After 5 days in hosp, did Laparascopic surg. Of course the surg. release form said might have to have other type of surg. Had surgery on 13th, home on 15th, left for Aruba on Feb 4th. No heavy lifting (over 15lbs.) was the only restriction. Good luck, get it over with. It's not worth the risk waiting. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook