I think Loralei developed gallbladder pancreatitis. The gallbladder and pancreas share a common drainage duct and obstruction will cause a back up of pancreatic enzymes which then leads to inflammation of the pancreas. I imagine our PG has been quite ill. To rest the pancreas, patients are given IV fluids and are not able to eat for between 3 and 7 days...sometimes longer. I imagine she is sleeping a lot and getting some good pain meds. I hope we get an update, soon. That pancreatitis can be a tricky business. Hopefully, her treatment was initiated early in the flare up, surgery will proceed on Friday and our PG will be home by the first of next week. I'll be glad to coordinate the group effort. JEV, NO PECAN STICKY BUNS!!!!!!! Nurses orders!