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Last April 3, 2014, I underwent a procedure called "Laparascopic Cholecystectomy". The main aim of the procedure is to remove gall bladder stones by inserting a camera through the four holes made in one's abdomen. I discovered I have gall stones when I felt a sharp pain in my stomach while standing up, that was just last March. I thought I was going to die as I have never had any other surgery except for my c-sections. A day after I felt the pain, my sister advised me to see a surgeon because she thought I maybe having appendicitis. However, the abdominal ultrasound showed that I have a lot of small gall stones that might go through the small ducts and reach my other organs. It was hard to accept at first, because what came into my mind was my kids. Again, I thought I would not be seeing them grow up. Fear has already enveloped my mind and body. But I have realized that it still depends on how I am going to face the situation. What I did was to do online research about 'cholecystectomy' and pray. The procedure itself was a bit painful. The most painful part was the anesthesia. Two weeks after the pain, I underwent the surgery. Fast forward to the week after, I was already dining out with my friends in a buffet restaurant, lol! Many thanks to my family and friends, most specially to my husband, who was there all throughout.
With a history of cancer and heart ailments in the family, it's impossible for me not to worry about my health and my children's. Honestly, before the surgery, I worry about it everyday. I have realized that because of my worries, I have missed a lot in appreciating my health more. So the idea now is to enjoy the present and pray for my worries.
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