Great, Gallstones.

I have been having a lot of stomach pain and cramping in the last month or so. I went to the Dr and he thought I was experiencing symptoms of IBS (mainly colon spasms). So, he put me on a pill for my acid reflux and a pill to relax the colon. It did seem to help, but the pain never went entirely away. I went back to the Dr. for a follow up a week or so later and he was concerned about my weight loss (about 6lbs in a week. . . ) and he felt like if it were IBS I should be much better after taking the meds for a full week. Then he ordered blood work and scheduled me for an ultrasound on my abdomen. I had the ultrasound this morning and it took about an hour. They told me it would be about 48 hrs before I got the results. I was worried after I got out of the ultrasound, something about the look and mood of the person doing the ultrasound made me concerned. I tried not to think about it, but it's hard waiting! Luckily I didn't have to wait long. The Dr.'s nurse called me about 12 o'clock to tell me that they did find gallstones and that they are going to schedule me an appointment to see a surgeon. Great. I am glad that they found out what is going on with me, but I am really nervous about surgery. I hate thinking about being off work and unable to take care of my baby! My great-grandmother on my mom's side, my grandmother on my mom's side, my mom and I am pretty sure my Aunt Judy have all had their gallbladders removed, so maybe it's hereditary?! I don't know, but I am glad I didn't cancel my Aflac Insurance! And I also have a substantial credit balance at NEA since I prepaid when I was pregnant and I didn't deliver at NEA. So, that will hopefully help some. I am definitely getting my money's worth out of my insurance policies this year! I have no idea when my appointment with the surgeon will be, they are supposed to call me back with that information later this afternoon. Please say a little prayer for us, it's going to be tough on Jarrod, and while I know he can handle it, I hate when I can't "pull my weight" around the house and with Stratton.