While traveling at a conference, I had what I thought were the symptoms of an intestinal virus. Upon returning home I was diagnosed with gallstones that were blocking some ducts as well as a diseased gallbladder.
Their removal was my first non-elective surgery. I can't say that the hospital stay was enjoyable but it wasn't horrific either. As it became easier for me to think clearly I sat and read at a table. Starting up my digestive system again after a couple of weeks off has been interesting but it could have been much worse. I look forward to working out at the gym again (as of tomorrow) and building back some stamina.
It looks as if I'll have to pay somewhere between $500 and $1000 for the surgery after the insurance does its thing. I am blessed with good health insurance, and keenly aware of how many of my fellow citizens would have had their lives altered to pay for the surgery.
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