Appendix update

Well, it is indeed appendicitis.

Early in the process, but it is acute appendicitis rather than the leisurely kind. The doctor said that in a few days it could have reached the point of rupture, so good thing he didn't try to wait until the holiday weekend was over. The ER was pretty empty, and they told him that COVID patients were in a different wing or used a different waiting room or something so he didn't have to worry about infection. He got a CAT scan almost immediately and maybe an hour later saw a doctor, got diagnosed, and checked in. They told him he'd have surgery "tonight or tomorrow." It's now after midnight and we haven't heard anything more, so I'm assuming they'll tuck him into bed and operate tomorrow morning. 

I called Amber to tell her, and she seemed a little unsure where the appendix was located herself. What did I do wrong? Parents, don't put off The Talk because you assume your children already know the facts. Tell them where their appendix is! 

Appendix is out - that's all I know

After quite a few hours of waiting for word I finally got a sleepy sounding text from Thorin saying that everything went fine, he's still groggy and a little sore. Still no info on if he is coming home today or tomorrow. I assume we'll have to go out there and get him.  

Thorin is home

 He drove himself. I was a little dubious about that, but the nurses said it was okay. Laparascopic surgery - what a great invention. It's like taking your car to Midas - you drive in and drive out an hour later with a new exhaust system.