Gallbladder Out

I hope you are feeling better soon, Peter. I’m sorry, but I have to ask: where is your gallbladder now?

Hurray! The gallbladder is dead! Long live the gallbladder owner! (Hmmm… Could it really be just a coincidence that Saddam Hussein seems to have disappeared around the same day? I think Peter’s gallbladder may now be living with Saddam with his collection of biological weapons alongside Hitler and Bruce Lee in Argentina)

I must confess that I wept when the statue of Peter’s gallbladder came crashing down. And you really could hear a “gasp” when the American flag was draped over it. Glad to hear you’re on the mend.

I hope you’re feeling better as well. Even if you’re still sore from the surgery, there’s psychological comfort in knowing a nasty something inside of you that was working against your best interests is gone. It’s like that rush you get when you pull out a big splinter, but exponentially greater.

I don’t know if you’re on a post-surgical diet. But(check with your doctor first) usually a clear liquid diet includes gummis. Something squashy-yet-solid spices up the broth and ice chips.

Like the mythic story of Einstein’s preserved brain (as told in Michael Paterniti’s “Driving Mr. Albert”) I look forward to the memoir and film adapation, chronicling Peter and his gallbladder’s many adventures.

Take care, Peter! Thanks for the great cd!

The only operation I have ever had was getting my tonsils and adenoids removed. It was painful for a couple days but from what I hear it is nothing compared to getting a gallbladder removed so I can just imagine the pain you are in…

Cheeres to a speedy recovery, Peter.

I have heard rumors (unsubstantiated) that the gallbladder which was removed was actually a double. The real gallbladder remains safe in a hidden lair.

Best wishes to a speedy recovery, Peter.

How quickly they turn on your gall bladder when just last month it received 100% of the vote! Which organ gets voted off next? More importantly, which organ is the favourite to lead your body in the upcoming restructuring, or are you expecting a coalition from various regions of your self?

WTG Peter. You won’t miss it.

Not a ‘coalition’, but rather a ‘colon-ition’.

I hope you enjoyed our little card.

I’d like to say i still wish that peter had not acted unilaterally to remove his gall bladder. but what’s done is done. i hope things in the rest of the body get back to normal as soon as possible

I still have my gallbladder but I had my appendix taken out. I wondered why I was in so much pain and then it dawned on me that going in for surgery is basically no different than being on the losing end of a knife fight except the cutting is more rectilinear and hygeinic. But it is true - make yourself get out of bed, painful as it is, and the healing will actually happen faster. Hope you have a pleasant convalescence.

Stephen is absolutely correct. Following 6 hours of back surgery I met my very gifted Chinese surgeon while I was wobbling down the hall of Moncton Neurological Centre, heading for the smoking area. I was holding on to the wall and moving *very* carefully. “Ah so”, he said <yes, he=”” actually=”” said=”” that=”“>, “you a smoker - that good - you walk ‘round quicker - that good.”

He was right. Only time a doc ever told me smoking was good.

Dear Peter
I am back from sunny Florida and hope that you are on the mend. Best wishes Rob
ps Didn’t President Jonhson show his scar to the media - how about a sneaky look at yours on the web?

I’ve had my gallbladder out for 14 yrs. I was 16 when I had the surgury. And I still suffer from gallbladder attacks. Just wondering if their is anyone out there with the same outcome as me, after your surgury.

Hey im sister is having her gallbladder out this weekend she is 21 should we be worried that something might not go right were scared…can any one help us..would could happen when this is getting done please someone tell me online doesnt really say anything…

I just wanted to say thank you for this post! I have trouble explaining my symptoms and how I feel to my friends and family. You described pretty much everything perfectly & with a hint of humour! Love it!

I’ve searched the internet for information on my gall bladder…guess it’s time to book ‘my’ appointment. Thanks again, Tee

the article is great, almost exactly what i am experiencing, but i note this was in 2003, with not seeing a post from you since then unless im missing something. this is 2013.. Peter did you survive the operation i hope?