So, let me step up, and share why I have been away (merged threads)

[DirtymikeTDB]

So check it out. Started back in june. Found myself in pain. Slowly getting worse ended up in teh hospital. Full work up, Sonogram all the major organs, found a distended Gall bladder, with a few polyps<normal thing for someone my age>. Anyways, Surgeon doesnt wamt to take it out yet<still june> So I went on, had another scan for a possible condition, was turned radioactive, left underneath a very uncomfortable machine for two hours to find normal results.

Well, once or twice a month I would find myself in crippling pain in the same area. By Crippling I mean imagine a dull spoon being stabbed into your ribcage, then being twisted around slowly for about ten minutes, forcing you into a fetal positon till it passes.

Well, this past month or so, I took some time off riding to see if maybe the amount of riding was a contributing factor. No difference, still had another attack this past friday, and it was a bad one. Ended up getting more bloodwork , went too the doc wed morning.

Well, Results from the scan are finally in, and this time there is something in the bloodwork. Gall bladder is working about 50%, Liver function is low, Pancreas is low.

Well now things are moving fast, Got a call today, they want be back in NOW for more testing. No food after eight tonight, no caffeine, no coffee, no juice, limited water. Testing starts at 3pm tommorrow, The results, then see surgeon again, then more tests..........Well, we will see what happens.

[Blue Rat]

Good luck dude, my best wishes and prayers are with you for the doctors to find something "easy" to fix.

[sdyeti]

Best of luck to you. Hope it all works out okay in the end!

[nerdgirl]

Good luck to you! I know how frustrating it can be being poked and prodded incessantly only to have no immediate answers.

[dirtmistress]

We'll be thinking of you!

[MandyS1477]

I'm very sorry to hear about you being in pain. Prayers to you, good luck tomorrow!

[mpmffitz]

Nothing like saying you have been spooned. Good luck man...

[DirtymikeTDB]

Yeah, about the family. I havent told them about the liver and pancreas report yet. It opened up a whole new series of tests and possiblities, some that need to be proved, or disproved before anytihng can happen. If my liver is truly dropping, they cant remove the now bleeding gallbladder, Cause the liver wont filter out the Anesthesia<sp> leaving me to never wake up.

So currently its a hope that the GB is masking and throwing off the other tests. Both situations are very real possibilities, dont want to panic the family yet is all. Is that wrong?

[Big Guy]

Good luck

[MandyS1477]

The more support the better. Don't go through all this alone, thats what family is for.

[calzone]

I'm still new here and haven't really met you, but I'm just as sympathetic and hopeful as those who know you well. This is a great community here and everyone is A+ and I feel more and more a part of it with time.

My prayer's are with you through this difficult time. You are in good hands and the doctors are finally moving forward. Please try to keep us posted and I pray everything works out smoothly for you.

[OMR]

Scary stuff, grasshopper. I'll add you to the prayer list. It could always be worse... I know that doesn't help you in your situation... but hang in there. I just hae this feeling it will all work out.

[calzone]

I'm with Mandy: tell the family.

[DirtymikeTDB]

Well, not that I am scared for anything that may, or may not happen. But since we are on teh topic, anyone want to loan me half their liver for say oh.....m 40 years or so If that is what ends up being needed???

Originally Posted by MandyS1477

The more support the better. Don't go through all this alone, thats what family is for.

Originally Posted by calzone

I'm with Mandy: tell the family.

After tommorrows test. No need to worry them if its not needed.

[GeorgiaOfTheJungle]

Originally Posted by DirtymikeTDB

So currently its a hope that the GB is masking and throwing off the other tests. Both situations are very real possibilities, dont want to panic the family yet is all. Is that wrong?

You know your family best, but don't underestimate their love for you, nor their ability to help get you through this with their support. As heroic as it can be to hide potential problems, don't try to stand it alone and thank you for sharing with us.

On the other hand, if they are the type (like mine) who would immediately start mourning and stressing you out with their worries, it may be best to only let them in on what is known. For the record, nothing else can be shared by the docs unless you want it to be.

Thoughts and prayers for an optimal outcome. Hopefully, it's just a case of a bad gall bladder.

[mpmffitz]

Write a will, make peace with your maker, know your enemy as the infliction upon you, advise your love ones. Fight, drink water, talk to us for frequent laughs. Mike I'll pray for you to accomplish the aforementioned tasks bestowed upon you.

[Big Guy]

you know your family best. It is your decision.

Of course they will be worried, but that's what we do for the ones we love. They can probably help you.

[Vince]

Prayers going up

[minimusprime]

wow man. keep your chin up and a positive attitude. sending good vibes you way.

[Reedster]

Best of luck tomorrow. Many of us here will be thinking of you and rooting for you.