Camping Trip Gone Bad!

I had high hopes for my family's first camping trip. Scott and Jeri planned a weekend of fun at Trial Lake with lots of food, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors. Unfortunately for me...my appendix had other plans. I got really sick the during our first night and couldn't shake the intense pain in my lower right abdominal region. Camping is not the ideal spot to come down with appendicitis. There is just something not right about throwing up in an out house. I felt really bad leaving Saturday morning but I knew I couldn't stay any longer. Max and I got a ride from Scott who had to head to Salt Lake anyway,and the rest of the campers stayed behind. I was sure I could just sleep it off at home. Randy and Hank stayed, but I knew they could be home in an hour or so if I needed them. Here are a few pictures before I left.

My pale hideous face says it all!

I had just returned from an unpleasant trip to the out house, Jeri and Jenni helped me walk back! Thanks guys, you always have my back.

Scott, Jeri, and Jamie really had quite the cooking station set up. Too bad I couldn't enjoy all the good food they made.

Dyson, Jayden, Hank, and Colby had a blast together. Hank LOVES his cousins!

Max was such a great little camper. The poor kid had to put up with my tossing and turning all night. He slept through most of it! He loved following all the big kids around.

Max and Kunz bonded during a game of Connect Four.

Scott gave Randy a quick fishing lesson before we left.

Hank felt pretty cool with his own tackle box and fishing pole.

They made a valiant effort to catch fish but unfortunately this is the best they did...

Wow...Randy nice fishing! I'm so sad I missed the catch of the day.

It became quite apparent I needed medical attention as my condition continued to worsen. Thanks to some investigation by my mom and Sarah, we determined the ER was the best place for me. I had every symptom of appendicitis. The ER was really busy but they got me started on some good pain meds and anti nausea medicine so I didn't mind the wait. Scott got a hold of Randy and he made it home just in time to see me off to surgery. I am so lucky to have such great family. My mom, dad, Sarah and Brett were there to give me support and watch Max until Randy could be there. Jeri, Scott, Jenni, and Lynn took care of Hank for me which gave me so much comfort. The surgeon removed my very infected appendix and also removed some scar tissue from the last surgery I had after Max was born. In retrospect, they should have taken my appendix out 2 years ago when I was having trouble. I have had pain in the region for a long time. Since the surgery was done so late, they kept me overnight. I'm home now and feeling sore but much better.

Jeri brought Hank home shortly after I returned from the hospital. He wanted to know all about the surgery and he is obsessed with watching the procedure on You Tube. It's disgusting to watch, but he loves it. Maybe we have a future doctor on our hands!