The Rooster stayed home from school sick, a couple of days last week.
I didn't think too much of it...his symptoms were very typical
of the stomach flu. After resting for two days...he returned
to school. Friday, The Rooster mentioned in passing...that he
had a cramp like pain next to his belly button. He dear cousin
Smackson;) quickly announced..."Rilia (don't ask me why they
call The Rooster that name...but they do) that is where your
Appendix is!
The Farmer preformed the reflex test on The Rooster...and
sure enough he tested positive for Appendix issues. But
The Rooster had plans...he was going to do a little hunting,
and then some fishing...he wasn't going to be stopped by
a his Appendix!
Saturday morning, The Farmer tested him again...hoping
that the results would have changed...but no.
Off we went to see a Dr. friend of ours, who also
confirmed that more tests were needed. It didn't take
too long to confirm that The Rooster did in fact need
to have his Appendix removed!
Our weekend was spent in the hospital.
The Rooster's surgery went well...but once
the Appendix was removed the Dr.'s let us know
that it would have surely ruptured within the
next couple of days. We are sure grateful
that everything went well. When he was beginning
to wake up, after the surgery..
.he said LOTS
of really funny things! Uncle Ping and
Smackson
really enjoyed asking him silly questions;)
Yesterday our house was filled with The Roosters cousins and
friends...
checking in on him to make sure he was okay. He
is in alot of pain...but he will be fine!
3 comments :
What is the reflex test for appendicitis? I've never heard of such a thing but am curious as to how it works! :)
The test is when you push down on the area to the right of the belly button and the pain is the most intense when you release your hand...not when you push down on the area. It really works!
Oh No! I'm glad you caught it in time and everything is going to be okay.
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