well that's a relief

 I had the ultrasound today and the very nice tech person showed me my gallbladder.

"It's that big black hole, if there were stones they would show as bright areas" 

There weren't any. None. Zero. Zip,zilch,nada. Which is good. 

Good for the gallbladder, but probably less so for the liver. 

I didn't ask if the liver looked okay and I probably should have, but the doctor will tell me the full story on the results next time I see her. Probably Monday. 

At least I don't have surgery looming in the near future. 

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  1. Charlotte (MotherOwl)May 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM

    Sure a relief! Gratz.

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  2. Elephant's ChildMay 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM

    I am very happy for you.

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    1. RiverMay 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

      Elephant's Child I walked out of there on a cloud.

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  3. helsMay 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM

    Stones are nasty when they are place, and even nastier to get rid of. Well done!

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    1. RiverMay 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

      hels; I've heard stories and can now ignore them all.

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  4. AndrewMay 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM

    That's good. Sometimes the radiographer will give you information, sometimes they won't.

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    1. RiverMay 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM

      Andrew; This one had her screen and a bigger one up on the wall that I could watch on.

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  5. ArcticFoxMay 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

    good news..... glad that's cleared that up for you..... good luck with the rest!! Fingers crossed!

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    1. RiverMay 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM

      ArcticFox; thank you, there's still the mystery of the higher readings.

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  6. Linda's Relaxing LairMay 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM

    This is a relief.

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  7. jabblogMay 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM

    That is a relief.

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  8. Margaret DMay 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM

    Well that's good news then R. Trust you will do well at the Dr. when you go next week.

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    1. RiverMay 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM

      Margaret D; I will ask about what else might be causing the higher readings, though I have had a text message indicating I don't need to see her immediately.

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  9. BoudMay 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM

    I'm glad there's no gallbladder issue. That's not fun. Let's hope for more good news, too.

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    1. RiverMay 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM

      Boud; I am glad also and will work on finding out how to reduce the fattiness of my liver.

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  10. ValMay 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM

    That's good news! Let's hope for the same from your liver.

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    1. RiverMay 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM

      Val; it is good news, but I still have to find out why the higher readings.

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  11. messymimiMay 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM

    Excellent news!

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  12. MikeMay 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM

    Fingers crossed for more good news!

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    1. RiverMay 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM

      Mike; fingers crossed I don't have to switch to a diet of rabbit food for my liver's sake.

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  13. Iris FlaviaMay 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    Yippeeeeeeeee... and look out for free meds for the liver...

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    1. RiverMay 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM

      Iris; free meds?? I'll have to find out from the doctor what I can do besides eating just a lot of "rabbit food" instead of "good stuff" that I actually like. I am going to try and cut back even more on sugar.

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  14. Steve ReedMay 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM

    Well that's good to know!

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    1. RiverMay 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM

      Steve Reed; It was a relief to know I wouldn't be needing surgery. Lola gets quite stressed when I am away overnight.

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  15. The Happy WhiskMay 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    One thing down and now you find out soon about the other. Sending lots of huggs and good thoughts your way. Cheers, Ivy.

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    1. RiverMay 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM

      The Happy Whisk; thank you. I suspect "the other" is going to require a new food regime, less sugar for a start, but hopefully I won't have to give up butter.

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