I woke up in the middle of the night with a sharp pain in my stomach. I had no idea what was happening, but I knew it was bad. I was rushed to the hospital and the doctors diagnosed me with acute cholecystitis.
I was in so much pain that I couldn’t move. I was so scared and felt helpless. I was so scared of what the future might hold and what this disease would do to me. I was in the hospital for weeks, hooked up to all kinds of machines and medications. The doctors told me that I needed to have my gallbladder removed, but I was so scared of the surgery.
My family was so supportive and kept me positive. They kept telling me that I was going to be okay and that I was going to get through this. They were my rock throughout the whole process. I was so thankful for their support.
Finally, after weeks of being in the hospital, I was able to go home. I was so happy to be home, but I was also scared of what the future might hold. I was so scared that the pain would come back and that I would have to go through it all again.
I was determined to stay positive and take care of myself. I started eating healthier and exercising more. I was determined to get better and to stay healthy.
It’s been a few months since my surgery and I’m feeling so much better. I’m so thankful for the support of my family and the care of the doctors. I’m so glad that I was able to overcome this and I’m determined to stay healthy. I’m so grateful for my journey and I’m thankful for the lessons I learned along the way.
This was the painful journey of Anna.