In the last few weeks, he's been experiencing some issues that caused us some concern. Lots of peeing, fatigue, water retention, bloating, a return of acid reflux, lots of gas (oh, joy for those around him), and a sharp pain on the right side, under his ribs, that goes around to his back, right after he eats.
We went to see his regular doctor on Monday, who mentioned gall bladder, and scheduled him for an ultrasound on Friday. She also scheduled us to see their surgeon, because he also needs to have another endoscopy, to ensure that the acid reflux isn't a return of his esophageal cancer! The acid reflux was something that really concerned us, and he hasn't had an endoscopy since September, 2017. Praying that that test comes out clear!!!
We saw the surgeon today and he agreed that Greg's symptoms are all classic gallbladder symptoms. So, with that being said, we've got Greg on the calendar for the endoscopy next week Thursday. If the ultrasound comes back that his gallbladder does need to be removed, that will be added to Thursday's schedule and will be done at the same time as the endoscopy.
So, instead of new stuff growing in Greg (cancer), he's now starting to simply have parts removed! HA! Last year it was his hypothyroid, and this year, we start with the gallbladder (most likely)! Sheesh! If it's not one thing, it's another with this guy! He has really forced me to take those "in sickness and in health" vows quite seriously!! I will say, we were much happier with a simple gallbladder removal versus the many, many other things his issues could have been symptoms of! Please do continue to pray for him -- that the endoscopy comes back clear and there is no return of the esophageal cancer!
And, just for fun -- we had about 6-8 inches of snow today, and I had to drive 22 miles on not very well cared for roads. (Hwy 29 west and 13 north, for those in the area). I plugged my truck in around 11:30 this morning and when we went to leave, my truck started just fine but after about 30 seconds, conked right out! OYE! I really wanted to take my truck, but God had other plans. We had some cold overnight temps the last couple nights, and I'm not sure that I put any "anti-gel" stuff in the last time I filled up (my mistake). Sooooooooooo, we're fairly certain that my truck is simply refusing to move because it's too dang cold (and the fuel has gelled). I stopped at the local auto store on the way home and got some Diesel 911 and am hoping that it warms up this weekend like it's supposed to so we can get my truck moving again. This would be only the second time my truck ever froze up (in 15 years!), and unfortunately, because it's now parked outside (the new car and Abby's car get garage privileges these days), we have to simply wait on Mother Nature to help us out rather than turning on a heater in the garage.
At least we have the new car and were able to take that to go to the doctor. It's front wheel drive and today was the first time I drove it in this kind of weather. I felt it handled really well! Course, there's also the incomparable skills of the driver! HA!
Just south of Stetsonville is where this picture was taken on the way home:
I'm still working on my blog from our trip to Australia, and have the next entry about half done. I'll be posting that as soon as I have some extra time. Now that we are finally off mandatory overtime, that should be soon!
Thanks to everyone for the prayers. You all know how much Greg and I appreciate them!
Love, peace and prayers to all!
Julie
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