I had surgery three years ago to have my gallbladder removed. During that time I had many problems before they even performed the surgery. After having the procedure done, I thought everything was good until I ended up right back in the hospital.
The whole thing had been a scary process for me because I had never been in the hospital until I had my children. Well after running several tests, the MRIs showed I had scar tissue on my liver. Of course that was a cause for concern so I was sent to have a biopsy done. A very painful experience that forever remains embedded in my memory. Review of the biopsy showed I have what is known as PSC, primary sclerosing cholangitis.
What does this mean? I am still learning about it. I know that I have strictures in my bile ducts. The bile fluid that runs into my stomach to help digest my food is not always good.
At first I was in denial, I didn't want to believe this was happening to me. Well life has a way of making you see it differently and facing your problems.
Fast forward, I have a number of digestive issues. Sometimes I am scared to eat because I am never sure how my body may react to it. I am trying to work on my eating habits and lose some weight to help but there are days that are so bad that I am not sure that it will make a difference.
I haven't found any local support groups but the few online groups I have come across have been helpful. One day and one prayer at a time.
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