knittyBlog: Amy is very broken

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Amy is very broken

Hi, it's Jillian writing for Amy.

Amy is very broken. She is in hospital (with no internet connection) awaiting gallbladder removal surgery.

She is in a morphine induced haze, having been in blinding pain for two days. She was rushed to hospital by her intrepid and lovely husband at 2 am Monday.

Surgery is noon (EST) tomorrow, in case you'd like to think good thoughts at that particular time. She expects to be home, but bleary, Friday.

Please send her love!

posted by amy [Knitty] @ 7:23 PM 135 comments

Comments:

Best wishes, Amy! Hope all goes well.

# posted by

Jessie : 7:34 PM, August 08, 2007

Sending all kinds of love and speedy recovery wishes. I bet it's gonna feel great to have the bloody thing out!

# posted by

Elke : 7:39 PM, August 08, 2007

oh, sorry to hear it! Best wishes, good thoughts and prayers winging your way.
hugs,
c

# posted by

catmum : 7:43 PM, August 08, 2007

I'm thinking good thoughts, and I hope you have a speedy recovery, Amy!

# posted by

Octopus Knits : 8:01 PM, August 08, 2007

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I was worried when I read that you were broken and thought it might have been a Vespa accident. Best wishes and hope surgery goes well.

# posted by

Teresa : 8:03 PM, August 08, 2007

Amy, best wishes for a speedy recovery. I very much enjoyed meeting you during your classes at Purlescence the other week.

# posted by

Christa : 8:10 PM, August 08, 2007

Best wishes for a quick recovery. I've had the surgery and it should be easy. :D

# posted by

errs : 8:12 PM, August 08, 2007

Good news: this is something they can fix. Take the pain meds AS ORDERED: they can't play "catch-up" if you delay until the pain is unbearable.

Thinking good (retired) nursing thoughts for you!

# posted by

Barbara-Kay : 8:23 PM, August 08, 2007

I hope you feel much better very soon Amy!

# posted by

Erin Kelly : 9:06 PM, August 08, 2007

Hugs and Healing Thoughs Amy. Just make s ure they don't cover you in wool blankets!

# posted by

Sherri : 9:07 PM, August 08, 2007

Feel better Amy! XOXO

# posted by

Karen : 9:09 PM, August 08, 2007

Lots of love to Amy!

# posted by

Deb : 9:12 PM, August 08, 2007

I hope you feel better soon Amy! Take care of yourself. I'm sending you happy healing thoughts.

# posted by

Hope : 9:12 PM, August 08, 2007

I know (thru Kerwyn) how painful this is - best wishes for a trouble free surgery and timely recovery!

# posted by

Wannietta : 9:18 PM, August 08, 2007

Feel better soon! Hope it all goes quickly and with really good drugs!

# posted by

Cara : 9:32 PM, August 08, 2007

Hugs and love. Hope you are much better soon.

# posted by

Lee-Fay : 9:39 PM, August 08, 2007

Gall bladder pain sucks! I went through that last year, but not to the point of surger. Best of luck, Amy! Thinking good thought for you.

# posted by

kmkat : 9:41 PM, August 08, 2007

Oh Amy! Been there, done that. Take care of yourself!!!

# posted by

Trillian42 : 9:49 PM, August 08, 2007

Oh, my! I hope everything is much better very soon. Sending healing thoughts1

# posted by

Hockey Mom : 10:02 PM, August 08, 2007

Oh no!! Please get well quickly Amy. Let them pamper and take care of you and push the little morphine button as much as you want!!

Jenni and Gretchen Bun

# posted by

Jenni : 10:04 PM, August 08, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear about the pain. Don't you just love strong
painkillers?
I'm sure you will be feeling better soon haveing such a wonderful husband to comfort you and the cutest bunnies to welcome you home.

# posted by

Pumpkinseed : 10:08 PM, August 08, 2007

Much love!!!!

# posted by

Dame Wendy : 10:09 PM, August 08, 2007

Thinking good thoughts for you Amy.

# posted by

Chriss : 10:15 PM, August 08, 2007

Sending good healing healthy thoughts your way.

# posted by

textilejunkie : 10:15 PM, August 08, 2007

OMG! Sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery!

# posted by

kat coyle : 10:30 PM, August 08, 2007

Amy, positive vibes for a quick recovery!

# posted by

deirdre : 10:32 PM, August 08, 2007

I hope you recover soon Amy! Enjoy the morphine :-)

# posted by

Laura : 10:36 PM, August 08, 2007

Good thoughts are coming your way...get yourself all fixed up and come back when you can!

# posted by

DianeS : 10:43 PM, August 08, 2007

Amy, heal up quick!

Thinking of you,
xoxoxoxoo Kay

# posted by

kay : 10:47 PM, August 08, 2007

Good luck, Amy; hope you have an uneventful recovery. Do I see some good knitting time ahead (everything has an up side)?

# posted by

Luise : 10:48 PM, August 08, 2007

I had that surgery. The best thing about it is that you will NEVER have another gall bladder attack again. Speedy recovery :)

# posted by

Eden : 10:49 PM, August 08, 2007

Been there! You will feel SO much better soon. Just take it good and easy and let the hub look after you!

Best wishes,
Ki

# posted by

Kim : 10:52 PM, August 08, 2007

Take care, Amy. Feel better soon, that Vespa ain't gonna drive itself around ;)

# posted by

ErickaJo : 10:53 PM, August 08, 2007

Sending good thoughts your way right now, Amy! If there's one thing to be thankful for in all this, maybe it's that this Bad Thing didn't happen while you were travelling last week. Hugs for you.

# posted by

Lisa : 10:57 PM, August 08, 2007

Oh dear - I didn't even know she was having surgery. I'm sure all will go well and I wish her a quick and pleasant recovery. :)

# posted by

Victoria E : 11:00 PM, August 08, 2007

Get better!

# posted by

Kelly : 11:18 PM, August 08, 2007

mmm ... morphine,

oh I mean get better soon, I come over and we sew soon o.k.?

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:23 PM, August 08, 2007

oh that was me
(denny)

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:25 PM, August 08, 2007

Definitely glad Amy made it home to family, friends, and familiar surroundings before going through that. Here's to a smooth surgery and good recovery.

# posted by

KarenJoSeattle : 11:38 PM, August 08, 2007

Feel better soon!! Take care!

# posted by

Zonda : 11:43 PM, August 08, 2007

Feel better! <3

# posted by

Avrienne : 11:46 PM, August 08, 2007

Ack! Sending love, love, so much love to you.

# posted by

Cari : 11:48 PM, August 08, 2007

Holy crapper! Good love and health coming your way...

# posted by

Jerry & Maxy : 11:54 PM, August 08, 2007

Get well soon Amy! We'll be thinking of you and sending healing thoughts galore!

# posted by

weezalana : 11:55 PM, August 08, 2007

ooo...That explains why we haven't heard from her in a few days.

Is there anywhere we can send cards?

# posted by

Sally Comes Unraveled : 11:56 PM, August 08, 2007

Sending good thoughts your way Amy. Best wishes and get well soon!
--Janice

# posted by

Bogie : 12:03 AM, August 09, 2007

Warm wishes from Indiana! Take the happy drugs as advised by other commentators. Better living through pharmaceuticals!

# posted by

Anne Remington : 12:19 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh no! I'm thinking of you Amy, get well soon!

# posted by

Emilee : 12:27 AM, August 09, 2007

feel better soon Amy, we miss you and your knitty adventures.

# posted by

Mtwelovett : 12:37 AM, August 09, 2007

*sends all the good mojo she can spare*

Here's wishing for a speeedy recovery!

# posted by

Jennifer : 12:50 AM, August 09, 2007

Feel better soon Amy, best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

# posted by

VeganCraftastic : 12:51 AM, August 09, 2007

geez amy, I hope you feel better soon! I had my gallbladder removed two years ago, and it wasn't fun. have a speedy recovery, and i'll send good thoughts your way!

# posted by

sarah fay : 12:56 AM, August 09, 2007

Poor, poor Amy!!! I've got a couple of friends who've gone through this in the past few years. They felt so much better once healed, so there's a bright side! Happy yarny drug dreams to you and speedy recovery!!!

# posted by

CardiLover : 1:04 AM, August 09, 2007

Hang in there! At least there's a known cause for the pain and it will be taken care tomorrow. Don't try to do too much too soon! Big hugs to you!

# posted by

Kathy in San Jose : 1:29 AM, August 09, 2007

Healing thoughts coming your way, Amy! Hang in there!

# posted by

Abigail : 1:55 AM, August 09, 2007

You're in our thoughts! Feel better soon!

# posted by

Linnea : 2:23 AM, August 09, 2007

Make sure you pamper yourself, and are pampered by those around you. Take care of yourself and let others take care of you as well, lots of rest and short walks.

It's no picnic, but you should be ready for the Breast Cancer run in September!

# posted by

Audrey S. from Knitty : 2:42 AM, August 09, 2007

Get well quickly Amy!

There is much love waiting at PKF!

*hugs*

And thank you Jillian for keeping us updated!

# posted by

roxy =^o^= : 2:49 AM, August 09, 2007

I'm sending good vibes.

# posted by

S : 3:27 AM, August 09, 2007

Sending hugs from England. Feel better soon. x

# posted by

Flossie : 3:57 AM, August 09, 2007

Big hugs and get well wishes from Little My from the boards!

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:58 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh no! Loads of wishes for a quick recovery! xx

# posted by

Miss Shine : 4:30 AM, August 09, 2007

Get well soon Amy.

# posted by

Anne : 4:34 AM, August 09, 2007

I hope every thing goes well and you feel better soon.

I know how horrible gallbladder pain is (worse than childbirth, I think).

# posted by

Emma in France : 4:55 AM, August 09, 2007

Best wishes for a drug induced haze of a recovery Amy!

# posted by

katfysh : 5:02 AM, August 09, 2007

Love to Amy !
Be better soon.

# posted by

Emma : 6:05 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh, dear! Hugs and bunnies and beautiful silk to Amy!

# posted by

Lynn : 7:18 AM, August 09, 2007

Get well soon, Amy!

# posted by

Valerie : 7:22 AM, August 09, 2007

In think i've never send a comment before but, you can be sure all my love is with you, and the energy of all the knitty knitters will also.

Best kisses

# posted by

Steloide : 7:31 AM, August 09, 2007

sending good wishes for an excellent repair job!

# posted by

thefeministknitter : 7:40 AM, August 09, 2007

a complete and speedy recovery! gall bladder pain is worse than kidney stones. feel better soon.

# posted by

Penny : 8:17 AM, August 09, 2007

*hugs* Get well soon!

# posted by

WilBlg4Yrn : 8:25 AM, August 09, 2007

love and hugs to Amy and Jillian -
thanks for keeping us in the loop

# posted by

gail : 8:27 AM, August 09, 2007

Hugs and kisses from Indianapolis, Indiana

# posted by

AK : 8:34 AM, August 09, 2007

Best of luck!!!

# posted by

jennsquared : 8:44 AM, August 09, 2007

Get better soon. Best wishes.

# posted by

B. : 8:47 AM, August 09, 2007

feel better, Amy! - from everyone is Aurora, especially me. Sending non-wooly hugs your way.
Thanks to Jillian for the update.

# posted by

Sandra : 8:49 AM, August 09, 2007

I'm a lurker on this blog, but a Knitty lover and a great admirer of your patterns. Please know that so many people care for you whom you've never met! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, wrapped in the warmth of family and friends.

# posted by

Donna B. : 8:51 AM, August 09, 2007

Amy - I bet you look great in those hospital duds! Get well soon! Hugs from Betsy @ CEY

# posted by

Betsy : 9:08 AM, August 09, 2007

Get well soon Amy!

# posted by

bio_knit_kitty : 9:12 AM, August 09, 2007

Sad that you are broken but happy to know you will be fixed shortly! Enjoy the morphine while it lasts

# posted by

J. : 9:22 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh dear! Best wishes for a very speedy recovery. *hugs*

# posted by

Emily : 9:50 AM, August 09, 2007

Many good thoughts and best wishes for a quick recovery coming your way!

# posted by

WandaWoman : 9:56 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh dear! Sending you love and wishes for a swift recovery.

# posted by

Regina : 10:01 AM, August 09, 2007

Best wishes for a quick and comfortable recovery with lots of knitting time!

# posted by

Craft Ninja : 10:04 AM, August 09, 2007

Sending get well bunny thoughts to you Amy!

# posted by

Kim : 10:14 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh dear! Feel better gal. I've not ever had gallbladder issues, but I know people who have and it's not a fun ride. I'll be sending good vibes north.

# posted by

Beverly : 10:27 AM, August 09, 2007

Sending good thoughts your way.

# posted by

Red : 10:31 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh Amy, I am thinking of you and hoping you have a speedy recovery.

# posted by

Teenuh : 10:41 AM, August 09, 2007

The one day I didn't check your blog. I am a day late. I hope you feel better. Wubbie wubbie.

# posted by

Mrs. Potter : 10:49 AM, August 09, 2007

Thinking of you. For what it's worth, my husband had his gallbladder out in December and made a quick recovery. No ill effects! -- Beth in Waterloo

# posted by

Beth : 11:09 AM, August 09, 2007

Big, warm, fibre-y hugs for a speedy recovery!

# posted by

Linz : 11:13 AM, August 09, 2007

I sympathize entirely! Gallbladder pain is incredibly..umm..painful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

# posted by

Carol : 11:43 AM, August 09, 2007

Oh, poor little lambie. That sucks. Hang in there, babe...sending good thoughts to you!

Is it wrong that my word verification is wipsms and I interpret that as Works in Progress? Send More Seasilk...

# posted by

Lee Ann : 11:48 AM, August 09, 2007

Hope that you feel better soon!

# posted by

Karen : 12:21 PM, August 09, 2007

hope that you are back to you wonderful self very soon, a speedy recovery to you.

# posted by

Cupcake : 12:36 PM, August 09, 2007

I hope you are back to knitting soon! Get well!

# posted by

Anonymous : 12:40 PM, August 09, 2007

Amy, big huge hugs and good vibes.

Get well, we miss you and need you!

# posted by

Sarah : 12:50 PM, August 09, 2007

Oy. Here's to a speedy and thorough recovery. I know two people who've dealt with this and they're both fine today! My thoughts are with you.

# posted by

LaBean : 12:51 PM, August 09, 2007

Oh no! Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Sending good thoughts your way.

# posted by

Stilaholic Nartian knits : 12:55 PM, August 09, 2007

Hope you're feeling better soon, Amy! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

# posted by

Alison : 1:13 PM, August 09, 2007

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Amy! Your Vespa awaits you!

# posted by

Ann in Nashville : 1:14 PM, August 09, 2007

Get better soon. Time to slow down and take care of you-want to or not. Hopefully there will be much relaxing knitting time during your recovery.

# posted by

Missamite : 1:27 PM, August 09, 2007

Speedy recovery Amy! I haven't had a gallbladder since they removed mine in 1977. Extraneous little buggers...

Blessings!

# posted by

Susan Pandorf : 1:36 PM, August 09, 2007

Been there, done that, got the scars... but you feel so much better once the darn thing is gone!

I hope you have a "recovery knitting project" ready - once I was home I started a pair of socks and finished them before I went back to work - just think... forced knitting time! (You cannot lift, bend over or walk to far at first.) Get well soon.

# posted by

Cheryl at work : 1:49 PM, August 09, 2007

Sending many hugs and healthy thoughts!

# posted by

MorgSz : 1:52 PM, August 09, 2007

Hope you're feeling better soon!

# posted by

Trish : 3:03 PM, August 09, 2007

Get well soon.
Ditto about taking the pain meds as ordered.

Love and Laughter,
Amy

# posted by

SagePixie : 3:10 PM, August 09, 2007

Here's to a fast recovery with lots of good knitting time!

# posted by

RandomRanter : 3:39 PM, August 09, 2007

Best wishes!

# posted by

Rachel : 4:38 PM, August 09, 2007

I hope you feel well enough to get back on the knitting soon. Until then take it easy and get well.

# posted by

Robin : 4:42 PM, August 09, 2007

Oh noes! Poor Amy.

I have been there and it is the most sucky thing, but as someone else said, get the thing OUT and you will never have another gallbladder problem again.

Be good to yourself, use the pain meds (you DON'T get addicted if you're using them because you need 'em) and you'll be back home with the hub and the buns real soon.

Best,

johannab

# posted by

-- jlb : 4:48 PM, August 09, 2007

Morphine is niiiicccce. J/K Hope you feel better soon, and think of all the forced knitting time you have ahead of you!

# posted by

jenifair : 4:57 PM, August 09, 2007

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# posted by

jenifair : 4:58 PM, August 09, 2007

Oh GAK------ gall bladder surgery is just nasty. Best wishes indeed, prayers for a quick recovery, and that you get back on your feet very quickly Amy!

# posted by

tina : 5:46 PM, August 09, 2007

Oh no-- good luck and a best recovery to you Amy.

# posted by

aija : 5:47 PM, August 09, 2007

Good luck, Amy! I hope you get well very very soon.

# posted by

Janis : 6:07 PM, August 09, 2007

Oh no! Poor Amy.

Amy, you won't read this till after your surgery, but I'm sending you good wishes and thoughts anyway. Hope you have a full & speedy recovery.

(I confess that when I read the subject of this post, I thought our Amy had been in a Scooter accident, which would have been terrible as well given how much she loves her scooter. She may have the same love for her gallbladder, but gallbladders can't whisk you around Canada. Can they?!)

# posted by

Amy McWeasel : 6:43 PM, August 09, 2007

Please get better soon! Northern California loves you.

# posted by

cpurl17 : 7:25 PM, August 09, 2007

Hope you're right as rain as soon as can be!

Best,
jp

# posted by

jpknits : 2:39 PM, August 10, 2007

Best wishes for a quick recovery!
From Germany
Sonja

# posted by

Sonja : 4:25 AM, August 11, 2007

Best wishes and get well soon! You a are a real star.

# posted by

Lyndsey-Jane : 7:13 AM, August 11, 2007

Been there done that Amy - I know it's no fun but I'm glad you will soon be on the mend!! Make sure you rest up and take good care!!!

# posted by

Dani : 9:14 AM, August 11, 2007

Best wishes! Hope all goes well very soon!

# posted by

Garnprinzessin : 10:15 AM, August 11, 2007

Best wishes Amy... hope all went well.

# posted by

Emily : 11:39 AM, August 11, 2007

Oh dear! All the best and hope that you get well with a full recovery VERY soon!

# posted by

Elemmaciltur : 12:57 PM, August 11, 2007

wow! Get better Amy! Enjoy the break![?] as much as you can.

# posted by

Kellie Huffman : 1:35 PM, August 11, 2007

Sending some Knitty love virtual hugs your way....

# posted by

ericah64 : 3:01 PM, August 11, 2007

Oh Amy, good luck on your recovery. Our thoughts and hugs are with you.

# posted by

Tammy : 3:32 PM, August 11, 2007

Best wishes, and enjoy the drugs!It does get better, but until then, rest and relax.

# posted by

Shelly : 4:56 PM, August 11, 2007

Hope all is well!

# posted by

bethc : 7:33 PM, August 11, 2007

Thinking good thoughts. Hope you're feeling better! Enjoy the drugs and take some time to relax!

# posted by

Tante J : 3:30 AM, August 12, 2007

Get better soon! I just had to have my appendix out! Rest, knit... drink lots of water with your pain meds and don't forget to eat!

# posted by

Theknittingidiot : 10:40 AM, August 12, 2007

Feel better soon!

# posted by

Beverly : 12:32 PM, August 12, 2007

wow! some people will do ANYTHING to get a little bit o' time off!!
seriously, i hope your surgery went well, your recuperation is going great and i send you positive and healthful thoughts.
take care of yourself!

~g

# posted by

TllGurl : 2:03 PM, August 12, 2007