Episode 19: Surprise Surgery & Sofa Confinement: My Gallbladder Tried to Kill Me

Send a textIn this episode, we’re pausing the freight talk — So... this wasn’t the plan.What was supposed to be a quick visit from my parents and a road trip to Missouri for my nephew’s graduation turned into a full-blown medical plot twist. I landed in the ER on Wednesday night with sharp upper chest and abdominal pain. For anyone who deals with heartburn or acid reflux — how do you survive? If what I felt was even a fraction of that... no thanks. Zero stars. Would not recommend.By midnight, Trident Hospital had officially admitted me with a fun little surprise: “Your gallbladder is trying to kill you.” Surgery happened the next morning, May 15. Several stones were removed, along with one very angry gallbladder. The surgeon even gave me two of the stones as souvenirs. Thanks, I guess?Instead of a road trip, I got a week of the recliner, short walks, and strict orders not to bend over — because when you do, the world spins and your body screams. Apparently, pain does have a level 15. I usually manage discomfort pretty well, but yeah… gallbladder pain is a different beast. Note to future me: follow the doctor’s instructions. They actually know stuff.Luckily, my parents stayed with me for six days and made sure I stuck to the "feet up and do nothing" script. Not how we imagined the visit going, but I’m thankful for the care — and for the reminder that even grown adults need their parents sometimes. Thanks, Mom and Dad. I’m sorry our plans got hijacked by internal organ drama.🎵 Featuring intro music by Lofi Chill Smooth and outro by Nwhere.An intro of what we doSupport the show🎧 New episodes every week. Follow Logistics at a Crossroads on your favorite podcast platform. 📬 Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reginahunter Visit the blog: giakat.blogspot.com