Today, I was supposed to be enjoying a long-anticipated, desperately needed, weekend away. Turns out those "little stomach twinges" were actually symptoms of appendicitis. I'm stuck in the hospital, alone, recovering from surgery, while my family is enjoying our non-refundable break. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up with horrible pain in my gut. It got worse and worse, and I started vomiting from the pain. My mom said it was the flu and that I needed to "man up." It turned out to be appendicitis, and I'm now typing this from my hospital bed. FML
Today, what started with me forcing a shit a little too hard ended up with me being rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. FML
Today, I was feeling more and more sick, with significant pain in my abdomen. Nobody believed me, and my grandma told me to stop whinging and to eat something. I tried but started vomiting, and now I'm being rushed into surgery with an already necrotic appendix. FML
Today, after suffering probably my worst night of appendicitis, which consisted of vomiting, diarrhea, and going to the doctor, starving, only to find out a couple of hours later in the hospital ER that I'm allergic to penicillin and close to dying. Again. FML
Today, I desperately needed a mental health day, so I took the day off work and got some junk food and wine. A few hours later, I'm in hospital with gallstones and pancreatitis, needing an emergency surgery. My mental health day turned into multiple weeks off work, and a lot of pain. FML
Today, I crawled into my mom's room to tell her my stomach was in massive pain. She ended up throwing me out of the room while spraying me with Lysol. My appendix was about to burst and I needed surgery. FML
Today, I felt a very sharp pain, like my appendix was going to burst. After going to the doctor, I was rushed to the hospital to get tests done. The doctors later told me there's nothing wrong, I was just constipated. I went to the hospital for them to basically tell me I'm full of shit. FML
Today, I had debilitating stomach cramps and told my mom, but she said she was too tired to take me to the ER. I had appendicitis. Thanks Mom. FML
Today, after 3 days of being admitted to the hospital, I don't have appendicitis. I have a bacterial infection in my intestinal tract, with gut-wrenching pain and brutal diarrhea for over a week. They can't give me anymore Imodium, I just have to let it run its course. This is the second time I've had this. FML
Today, I'm in hospital after having surgery for a broken leg. I’m maxed out on Endone and still in pain. Work have said that I’m on the roster next week and I’ll be fired if I’m not there. My wife said that she is going to have some "me time" for a few days when I get home from my "holiday". FML
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Top comments
laxdude101 13
Yeah, the same thing happened to me. They caught me only a day or so before it would've ruptured. My Uncle had it worse off and was in a plane when his ruptured. Although, sounds like you caught it relatively early and it didn't rupture. Could be worse, I suppose. (on a side note, is it just me or is being knocked out for surgery worse than the operation itself. It's so creepy feeling!)
arano 29
So just because OP can't go, the rest of the family is supposed to opt out as well? It's non-refundable. If no one goes then it's just a gigantic waste of money.
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Comments (28)
hiddenUSERNAME 27
That sucks
19teej96 19
That's a tough break. But at least it didn't happen on the holiday and ruin the fun for everyone else as well.
Lalala579121 28
I dunno, I think it would ruin my fun if I went on a vacation without someone I was supposed to, and having to worry about their health on top of that.
ChristianH39 30
If that was someone I cared about I honestly would just keep them company in the hospital, could never relax enough to enjoy my vacation knowing the situation.
NeatNit 33
Wow, that's gotta be hard to stomach.
Rawrshi 25
♪ When you try your best, but you don't succeeed. ♪
NeatNit 33
:(
firemuncher 19
really you need to crack a pun when OP's in the hospital in pain :/ (i never had a operation like that but i expect its atleast uncomfortable)
fishinpink 20
the docs caught my nephdws just minutes away from rupture and it was horrible. he nearly died. so for those of you trying to make a joke out of OPs problem - wait your turn bc karma is a bitch and she'll butt f*** you with no lube and a pinecone. not even spit. I'm sorry OP. get well soon.
Mynxie 26
I can't by believe they went after knowing you needed surgery. Sorry but that is a shitty family you are part of. Get better soon
arano 29
So just because OP can't go, the rest of the family is supposed to opt out as well? It's non-refundable. If no one goes then it's just a gigantic waste of money.
Rababco 29
It's non-refundable and OP probably told them to go anyway. She didn't want anyone else's vacation ruined because she was sick. I can't imagine vacation being much fun though when you're worried about someone you care about who's in the hospital.
Nacelle 7
What would those family members be going if they stayed home? Just sit around in the hospital, watching TV with you? Don't make then feel bad when they return.
hellobobismyname 24
There's nothing to indicate that she would make her family feel bad... She mostly feels bad for herself. Who wouldn't, after missing out on a non refundable vacation and being in a hospital instead? It's kinda mean that you basically are saying that being with OP while in the hospital is boring and her family is better off vacationing. They probably just went so the money wouldn't go to waste, but I'm sure that if they were a loving family, they would have preferred to be there for her. I know I would.
ashyville 9
That appendisucks....... Forgive me
Lalala579121 28
Someone has seen Pitch Perfect one too many times.
Lizzy500 16
Hey, at least you have room service.
LyricaSilvan 30
Room service isn't much comfort if it's hospital food. Then again, idk what hospital food is like anywhere but where I live. Maybe OP's hospital serves better grub.
laxdude101 13
Yeah, the same thing happened to me. They caught me only a day or so before it would've ruptured. My Uncle had it worse off and was in a plane when his ruptured. Although, sounds like you caught it relatively early and it didn't rupture. Could be worse, I suppose. (on a side note, is it just me or is being knocked out for surgery worse than the operation itself. It's so creepy feeling!)
SerpentGameplay 5
I feel ya
caggybandicoot 34
It sucks but at least you're OK. Appendicitis has nasty complications. Get well soon!