Oh that's both awful (The horrible gallbladder problem) and wonderful (you can afford to get it fixed now!) . I'm sure ALL of us can afford to wait on our work until you are happy and healthy. Thank you for updating us and I hope you get much better soon!

Thank you! Let's hope this is the end of this too long saga. There's no way I could afford this without the Affordable Care Act. *whew!*

Good to hear that your Health is back on the upswing my friend. I am sorry to hear you have not been feeling well.

It has filled me with hope I haven't had in a while. Thank you, luv.

I wasnt aware of your issues with your health.Im so glad youre able to get much needed care. You know what that means though?Time to say that internet meme " Thanks Obama! "

Oh, yeah -- THANKS, Obama!! ^_^

Talk about understanding that feeling, Terrie. I was diagnosed with gallstones approximately one year ago, in May 2013, after two painful attacks, and dismissing the first as an isolated incident, not knowing what the cause was. Since then, I've only had a single attack due to eating a waffle made with canola oil. I was given some Vicodin at the time of diagnosis and that was the only time I've used it. Aside from that, I've dealt with the condition fairly well, though I've had to change my diet considerably to avoid provoking the gall bladder.

With that being said, you have my deepest empathy as to your condition. Here's to getting that cholecystectomy surgery, something I plan to do eventually, though I have my doubts about being able to even afford the Care Act, being jobless at the moment, but looking for employment. It's a big bother, but so far, I've been coping with it. Best wishes to you in your art business and life in general, and always grateful for the business we've done in the past. :) Hug for Chester, too.

well if you dont have income you should qualify for medicaid unless you live in a state where the republican governor is denying people health care to make political points.

it is not just republican governers, here in Missouri we have a Dem gov, but rep house and senate

Ouch! Do you live in a state that has expanded Medicare? If you have, check with them. People with low or no income can usually qualify. It's the only way my husband and I can afford insurance. Thanks for the good wishes -- I hope things improve for you, too.

Oh man, take it from me don't put off having it out. You will feel SO MUCH better! I thought I had really bad ulcers, and tried my best to ignore it. But one night the pain wouldnt go away, ended up in the ER and...boom had to have it out.

It's a fairly quick recovery process! I don't have insurance either though I feel your pain. Ive been paying it little by little. But Im not in pain anymore so that's always a plus.

Best wishes!

I thought it was ulcers at first too, but altering my diet didn't help. Once the gallbladder itself joined in, the doc properly diagnosed it. That was well over a year ago, but they never wanted to talk surgery with me -- until the Affordable Care Act kicked in and I qualified for Medical. I certainly didn't want to wait this long.

I'm so glad you're feeling better!!

Best of luck with the potential surgery and getting better. I had no idea you were dealing with all that. Considering the problems and pain and looking at surgery, you don't owe any apologies for anything regarding art delays. Life gets in the way and your health has to come first.

Thanks! Especially since getting this surgery should help me get back to my normal speed.

Just... get well (HUGS) :)

Thanks, luv. *squeeze*

Here's hoping everything goes well!

Thanks! *hugs*

*huggles gently and pets softly*

Awww

Take your time. Glad to hear that things might be looking up.

Thanks -- it's about time that things improve.

So glad it's getting resolved and so sorry you've been through all this.

Thanks, babe. It's been an experience.

Wow, Terrie. Really glad to hear you're able to get that taken care of. My husband... had to have his gallbladder removed because of an emergency... uninsured :(

Ouch! My hubby had his out some years ago, too, but it was during a time when I could afford insurance luckily. Without it... I can't imagine how Really Expensive that must have been.

I've seen so many people pissed about the Affordable Health Care act, I'm glad to see someone who's actually benefited from it. Maybe if people like you share their stories more, it'll make people see that it's better to have it and iron out the wrinkles than to just trash it.

Good luck on your surgery!

Most of them are just parroting what they hear from Faux News or Coast to Coast. They have no real experience with it, and have no idea how much better their lives would be if they got on it. Sad.

Not me -- I tell everyone I can: check it out; you'll be amazed what you qualify for.

Thanks for the well-wishes! I can't wait.

Well, I do have a friend that's military that got screwed by it, so it's not ALL hot air, sadly. But still; it's better we have it in the long run.

I just wish it weren't so frustrating to sign up for, or I'd have done it myself.

I hope your recovery is swift!

Take care of yourself! I'm happy to see another person benefiting from the Affordable Health Care act (it's saved me tons of money, but everyone likes to complain about it).

If they would honestly check it out, they might change their tune. Too much bad info out there: my parents still think there are Death Panels.

I told them, "Yeah -- they're called Insurance Companies. They ALWAYS had the power to tell your doctor what procedures they would and wouldn't pay for. Regardless of what your doctor thought was best."

Aw man. That sucks but I am happy that you qualify and will get it taken care of. *hugs*

And how! I was beginning to feel pretty desperate.

Best of luck in all of this for you Terrie!

Thanks, sweetie!

Yay! Glad it's getting resolved. :D

Thanks -- me, too.

Good luck! May you return to top condition!

Yes, sir -- Thank you!

Well its' certainly good to hear that you are finally getting something done about your stomach issues! ^^ And please do not worry about the wait. Just be sure to take your time and get well soon.

I'm just sorry it took so long for them to take it seriously. (They've been treating it with a series of powerful acid blockers, but if the problems all stem from the gallbladder -- which is my hope -- then it was all just stalling.)

Art is still getting done, but not as fast as I'd like. It's frustrating (and painful.)

Hang in there. Hopefully once this is all done, you will be back to normal and feeling fine.

To be honest, I've been having stomach problems of my own since last year: Been waking up/dealing with mild to severe nausea almost every morning and every day. Saw a clinic last year about it and was told to just eat and drink healthier and that there was nothing to worry about...The new diet has helped SOME but it just wont completely go away...And now that my insurance has run out (still waiting on Healthcare.gov to approve my identity) I wouldn't dare set foot in another doctor's office without being penalized. Hopefully I can get something done soon myself :(

Hang in there -- as soon as the ACA approves you and you're all set, get in there. There is no normal reason your stomach should be giving you trouble still -- they've been buying me off with antacids for over two years. Good luck -- I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Thank you so much! ^^ Still the same to you.

I'm so glad you're going to feel better... It will be odd after all these years of pain to feel fine!
Take care :)

I think I'll have little trouble getting used to it. *giggle*

Damn gallbladder! Always causing issues >_<

I hope you get the help you need, good luck!

Yeah, I mean really!

Thanks for the good luck -- always appreciated.

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8195840768/hA3234619/ happened to find this today, seemed fitting.

Here's wishing you well and getting rid of that little "problem".

Let's hope. It's a hassle no one needs.

hope everything gets resolved soon

Thanks. I can feel an attack coming on right now, as a matter of fact. It's a mystery what triggers it. I avoid fatty foods.

might sound redundant but is there anything I can do to help?

Best of luck and get well soon

Thanks.

Excellent, I was worried about you there. Look at it this way, soon you'll be minus a PITA.

I can't wait!

Plus you'll have a nifty war scare to brag about!

Thank goodness for the expansion of health care! I hope your health will get better soon!

Amen!

Awwww, *hugs*
Get well soon!
Hope everything's straightened out soon, you don't deserve all this suffering, it's awful!

*hugs back* Thanks -- I'm so over it, and ready to get back to a normal pain-free life.

*huggles* I'm really glad that you can get this fixed! Get well soon!

Thanks, luv!

I feel terrible; I didn't KNOW you were ill TT_TT

Don't feel bad. I don't advertise it, usually, but now that things are looking up I felt people might like to know why commissions were taking so long.

I'm more concerned about whether or not I'll see you at CaliFur this year

umm Idk if its done there where you are... but here from where i'm from when ya got stones in organs like kidney and such... ya end up on some machine (that uses sound if i remember correctly) to break or even pulverize the stones in you... so ya end up gettin rid of stone in form of smaller ships or even sand... and it takes one or few tries depending on size and ammount, and whether your body is able to get rid of them in smaller pieces or does it need to be pulverized. Body doesn't suffer any damage from the procedure, and its faster than the chemical one, unless your body is fragile and "sand" and pieces can then scratch you.

Probably for kidney stones, since they wouldn't remove a kidney, and you have to pass the stone through your urethra. You can live just fine without the gallbladder, so it's easier to just remove it when it starts making stones.

Just adding more to the good wishes. Hopefully they'll be able to help ya' and you'll be extra chipper soon enough.

Thanks -- I need this to go away now.

Political differences aside, I am very, VERY happy that you'll be getting this issue resolved soon. Please, keep us posted on how you're doing and best of luck to you! Is there any place we can donate, or can you sent Chester around with a tip jar? Preferably in daisy dukes?

Thanks! The insurance should cover it, but I'll speak up if it doesn't. I can't afford to even pay attention. ^_^ "Chester in daisy dukes..."

Hope you feel better soon take care of yourself,

Thank you.

+1 to what Infernium said. I had gallbladder surgery a few years ago, and it's now a pretty smooth outpatient laprocopic prodedure that has a lot shorter recovery time than before. I had it on a Friday, and went to my start-of-school teacher in-service the very next Monday! Just take things easy for a few weeks after, and don't lift anything heavy!

Thanks -- It's always good to hear from someone who's been through it. The surgeon wants to use his new robot, which does everything through one incision in my belly button, but I suspect Medical will only pay for the usual laproscopic procedure. Either way is fine with me, just get this thing out of me!

Greh. *Nods*

Yep.

Well, I'm pulling fer ya.

Wishing you the best, so glad that America is getting some kind of assisted healthcare now, I've no idea how my family would have coped without the NHS over here!

I hear that! I cringe every time some fool says, "America has the best health care system in the world."

I didn't know, but I'm sorry to hear about the gall stones issue. Yeah, anyone who hasn't had them... it's hard to describe how much it hurts and for so long and how it's pretty much impossible to do anything else from the pain. But I'm glad you'll be able to do something about it on a more permanent basis.

I'm glad the Affordable Care Act is working for you. I think the reason you hear so many people down on it is because while it really helps some people, it's neutral and actually hurts others. So... sadly it isn't the across-the-board fix of our broken system that many were hoping it would be. But again, I'm glad it is working out to help you! It is nice to have some success stories and not just all the negative feedback!

I hope you get better soon!

Thank you -- I'm squirming right now, 'cause the attack is getting worse, so I'll sign off for now and have a lie down. (It's also hard to describe how hard it is to get comfortable in any position when an attack is on, if one has never had one.)

Yeah, I understand. I don't think there *is* any position to get comfortable, or if there is then I never found it

I think there are pretty much only two options... tough it out until it passes or you can try the "migraine" labeled stuff at maximum dose. You know the aspirin + acetaminophen + caffeine stuff. I've had it work well enough for me to get to sleep and then it's over by the time I wake up.

I hope your doctor's meeting goes well and they can get the problem fixed as I know it's no fun!

I'm sorry to hear about all the problems, but thrilled to hear the ACA is doing great some of what it's supposed to and helping you out! Best wishes getting it taken care of, and I hope you get back to full health soon!

2Paw wuff sending uber positive recovery snugs tu a terrie! o_o Hang in there; this wuff will be thinking of you in the meantime!

-2Paw.

Sorry to hear about you health complications. I hope things resolve to your satisfaction soon enough.

Wow, Good luck Terri and feel better soon.
Also, curious, did you try a gluten free diet? Gall stones/ gall bladder issues and acid issues can be a sign of Celiac disease. I've had both issues and had my gall bladder removed a few years before they finally were able to make the Celiac diagnosis. I've known a good few who have turned out similarly and with extra stomach issues gotta give the diet at least a month before you start feeling the difference. I hope everything works out for you.

I hope you start to feel better really soon *hugs*