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Posted 11/28/2014 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
All,

For now, I'm over the nausea. However, my stomach and side hurt. Has anyone here had their gallbladder out?

I have had diarrhea this morning. This is common after that surgery. However, it almost looked black and tarry. Several minutes prior, I ate toast with applesauce on it. I could see the crumbs from the toast in the toilet. Is that normal? I did have a dose of Pepto Bismol last night for the nausea.

Just strike me down, God.

John
Posted 11/28/2014 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
John,
Yes. It's perfectly normal. It means your body just didn't absorb those little crumbs, and got rid of them. Haven't had my gallbladder out but I did do a year of nursing school before my health anxiety shot through the roof :)
Posted 11/28/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Blus,

My mom talked to me and has had stuff just go straight through. She wants me to go to the Medical College of Virginia soon to get to the bottom of it. I'm sure slipping up and having a poor diet contributes. There's no more gallbladder to help process fats and I ate almost an entire large bag of cashews just because I was hiding from her friend and didn't want to speak to him.

I'm sure the black color was the one dose of Pepto.

You'd have been a good nurse, but it's ok. I heard a radio call in and this nurse used to cry in the bathroom from the stress.

John
Posted 11/28/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have no gallbladder knowledge, but I do know Pepto will turn the poops black!

Bummer about your stomach issues. I'm dealing with the same crap (no pun intended). Waiting on test results actually!
Posted 11/28/2014 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

It's time for Xanax again. 😀

I love how bad things happen during holidays or on weekends. 😢

I have great remorse for anyone with stomach issues and I'm so sorry.

John
Posted 11/28/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
Ironically enoigh I just got a terrible upset stomach and threw up all over my bed- yuck! You ever vomit from anxiety? Or maybe it was all that darn food I ate
Posted 11/28/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

I am glad you nausea if better...and yes, this is bound to be the 'outcome' (arh arh...see what I did there?) of yesterday's less than ideal diet plan.

I can imaging that the pains are peristaltic in nature...and the unexpected foods triggered some IBS, which can lead to incomplete digestion with elimination of whole food.

...on a seperate note...

I hope you don't mind me saying...but I am sad that you feel you want to stay in your room to avoid your mom's friend.;(

It is him, per say, as a person? Or is it more the fact that he is stepping in after your dad's abscence?

I come from and am now a part of a blended family, so I sympathize very much.

I don't have much in the way of advice...just wanted you to know that I recoginize your struggle and understand.

In support.

S.C.

Posted 11/28/2014 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Scaredy,

Stop that! It hurts to chuckle. Lol. So this will pass? See what I did there?

You're fine. It's more that he stepped in. My dad passed from a pulmonary embolism and pancreatic cancer 11/20/13. This guy was his friend, too. He's here too often and I'm a bit jealous in a few ways.

Your family is blended, dear? How so?

John
Posted 11/28/2014 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Blus,

I can't puke anymore because of my Nissen Fundoplication.

You may be having anxiety about work as anxiety can cause nausea. There's a chance it's the food.

John
Posted 11/28/2014 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yes..it will all pass...hee hee.:)

...On to the other subject though...I completely see how hard this is for you. You just went through the first anniversary. ..still so fresh.:( I am very sorry.

My parents split when I was a toddler. I remember them being on and off for a few years...which always left me with false hope of a reconciliation...but then my dad remarried. I was devastated and tried hard not to resent my step mother. My dad ended up passing from complications of alcoholism when I was 15.

I am now married for the second time. My first short lived marriage lasted only long enough to give me my first beautiful daughter. I married my current husband when she was 5 yrs old...and there were some ROUGH years there for awhile between step daughter and step father!

Things are well now...but all that to say...that, yes... I understand what you are going through.

Thoughts and support my friend.

S.C.
Posted 11/28/2014 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Scaredy,

I just had two instant breakfasts with milk and a probiotic along with some saltines. Now I'm sipping at a ginger ale. I probably had too many saltines.

He's a nice guy and was my favorite one of my dad's friends. He, I suppose, is a recovering alcoholic and has had a divorce within the last few years. I'm no fun, so I SHOULD be happy Ma has someone to do things with, but I'm not. He stays the nights and they sleep.in the same bed. I find it in bad taste and disrespectful to my father and to myself.

That's quite a history you have there, sweetheart. I'm glad daughter and husband are getting along!

John
Posted 11/28/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Speaking of stomach issues, I am now in a heightened state of anxiety! My mom just called and said that my little nephew who was all over my house and my sons toys last night, has been throwing up all morning. If stomach flu is coming, I will lose my mind. Especially with all of the issues I'm already having!!
Posted 11/28/2014 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

Oh, crap. Can you put a protective mask on and sanitize everything?

John
Posted 11/28/2014 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
P.,

Stomach viruses usually only transfer while the sick person is symptomatic...

...ie, if they are actively vomiting and/ or having diarrhea and the particles of either are shed into the air, or left on surfaces.

Clean up well to be sure...but since he did not start vomiting until today you should be fine.

Sorry you have to deal with this worry.:(

S.C.
Posted 11/28/2014 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Can't catch anything if you weren't in the presence of it :). Not to worry.
Posted 11/28/2014 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
John,

We have wiped down as much as possible with Clorox wipes, etc!

S.C. I had no idea you can't get it if he wasn't having the symptoms, etc around us. I'm just going to pray.
Posted 11/28/2014 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

I'm sitting here swearing on your behalf while having gastroenteritis flashbacks.

John
Posted 11/28/2014 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! Thank you John! I appreciate the support!!! I know he's a baby and all, but boy do I get pussed when I've been exposed to stomach virus!!!! I'm hydrating like an animal right now in case I get it!
Posted 11/28/2014 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

They touch everything! Bless their naive hearts. Before you know it, germaphobia hits.

Hydrate like a camel!

John
Posted 11/28/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
I'm on it! Water, Gatorade, water, Gatorade.

Bah!
Posted 11/28/2014 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

Well, you'd be a heck of a drinker. Lol. No hangover for you!

John
Posted 11/28/2014 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ha! No kidding. :-)
Posted 11/28/2014 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

Sometimes I miss it. Haha
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