Bitten by the Purple People Eater aka Gallbladder Removal Surgery

A summary of my surgery of having my gallbladder removed.

Home from Gallbladder Removal Surgery

May 6, 2026 I am back home from surgery. The surgeon told Bruce it well. I am still woozy from the surgery. The drugs they gave me have made me very sleepy. I had planned to walk around a bit, but I am too unsteady. I don’t wanna take the chance of a fall while […]

Not Posting Much Right Now

Trying to get everything ready in the garden and orchard ready before surgery.

A Date Night: Dinner and a Show

April 28, 2026 Least you think Bruce and I work all the time every day, we do know how to have fun. On Tuesday (April 21), I had a neurologist doctor’s appointment. After my appointment, Bruce and I went to Senor Tequila in downtown Florence, AL for dinner. We sat upstairs, enjoying the ambiance and […]

Printing and Mailing the State Tax Forms

April 17, 2026 On Monday (April 13), I loaded the state tax forms onto a USB Drive. Bruce addressed the envelope to the Alabama State Revenue Department. We went to the library to print the tax forms. I was happy to find the library gives a discount for printing tax forms. We had 15 pages […]

Calling the Surgeon’s Office to Have My Gallbladder Removed

April 17, 2026 On April 13 (Monday), Bruce reminded me I needed to call the surgeon’s office to get an appointment for my gallbladder removal. He was afraid I might put it off. He really doesn’t like seeing me in pain. I called the surgeon’s office and spoke to the scheduling department. I was told […]

Taxes, Taxes, Ugh

April 14, 2026 On Friday (April 10), I finished up our income taxes for the feds and state. Normally, I finish taxes much earlier, but this year I had two Scheduled K forms to include. These forms often come a week or two before the tax filing deadline of April 15. I prepared everything, except […]

Visit to Surgeon and Orthopedic Doctors’ Offices

April 13, 2026 Surprisingly, later on April 2 (Thursday), Bruce got a call from the orthopedic doctor’s office. They had an opening next week because someone canceled. Bruce was happy to get in so quickly. My surgery consultation was on April 7 (Tuesday), Bruce came back with me because he wanted to understand what would […]

Doctors’ Visits for Bruce and Me

April 11, 2026 On April 2 (Thursday), Bruce and I both had doctors’ appointments. Bruce’s morning appointment was for his yearly physical. The doctor referred him to an orthopedic doctor for his bad shoulder. Bruce knew he had gained weight from comfort eating. He was shocked by how much weight he had gained. My appointment […]

A Call From the Surgeon’s Office

April 1, 2026 Today, I got a call from the surgeon’s office that I was referred to by my GI doctor. I’ve got an appointment to see her on Tuesday. We’ll be discussing if I want surgery, what the surgery entails, and after care. I don’t know how long it will take after the appointment […]