I went to visit her at the hospital today, taking the day off work (my office has been very supportive for the last couple of months!). My wife told me her visit to radiology was not a pleasant one. The technicians ignored her and the 3 other patients waiting. After the intervention of an older doctor with a better bedside manner she was attended to and informed she has up to 6 gall stones, but would have to wait until the surgical specialists speak with her.
Her OB/Gyn stopped by (he was off for the day but stopped by out of concern) chatted with her and looked at her bloodwork taken the day before. He was concerned about the shape of her liver based on the bloodwork data.
He said the gall bladder will have to be removed but not until after the pregnancy. His major concern is a possibility of an infection to the liver due to the gall stones. That is a problem because then surgery to the liver and premature delivery of the baby will be required.
The doctors decided they will hold her another day on a low-fat diet to see if her bloodwork will return to normal levels. If so then the liver is in good shape and surgery is not required. They also want to be sure she can eat without experiencing the gall stones pain.
I left her at 8:00 p.m. so that she can sleep. It's been a long day.
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