Gallbladder

You know how you thought your biggest problem of the day was that you had to go shopping before the sales ended Saturday night but then you found out your Mom was in the hospital and you felt like a total jackass?

Mom is in the hospital again. This time it is her gallbladder. She has gallbladder 'sludge'. The doctor wants to remove her gallbladder as soon as tomorrow. However, since she is on blood thinners, they have to first consult with the cardiologist. She had two stents put in last month. She said that she is in utter disbelief that this is happening now. She said that she wishes it was really December 2012 and this year was just a dream like that time in Dallas (the TV show). She said, "I should be at home packing my overnight bag for my slot tournament tomorrow." I feel so bad. I had similar symptoms over the last week and I wish it could be me that is having this surgery instead. She's been through so much this year and with her heart issues the surgery will be so much more difficult for her. The nurse tried to ease my mind saying, "We do surgery on people on blood thinners all the time." But those other people aren't my Mom. I hope that it really is just a routine surgery.

Mom and Dad offered the slot tournament stay to me since it's already paid for. Mom wants someone to go and win some money for her! I just called the casino and the person was no help at all saying, "I work nights, I don't know. Call back in the morning." Thanks! And I thought the hardest part would be a.) Going away while Mom's sick and b.) finding someone to go with me. Apparently it is c.) dealing with clueless staff.

No, it's really still a.) :-(