Friday, November 8, 2013

The Saga Continues: My Kidney Stone Incident.


I spent half my weekend in the hospital passing a kidney stone.  Needless to say I did not get much sewing done.  This is not my first dance with a stone, in fact I passed one about 6 years ago.  So immediately when the pain starting hitting me, I tried to convince myself it was just gas, and that a little Gas X would do the trick.  Well not so much.  By Sunday in the middle of church service I was climbing over the pew trying to get some relief.  Finally I couldn’t take it any longer, and with a loud screech that jumped up out of my seat and ran out to my car.  I drove myself to the hospital and the rest is history. 
 
Even though the idiot emergency room Dr. claimed he couldn’t see a stone after having me go through a CT Scan and x-rays.  He claimed my pains where from a phantom illness or maybe muscle spasms since I’ve been working out.   I knew from experience exactly what I was feeling.  Not my first rodeo Doc.  I have a very high tolerance for pain and been through some pretty painful ordeals, and no medication.
 
The next day I went to a follow up with my urologist who confirmed that there was evidence of not only did I pass a stone the size of a grain of sand; I also have an umbilical hernia, and cysts on my Liver and Kidney (which are benign).  
 
Don't I look pitiful.  Poor Poor Me. Hah
 

 
 
So, the Saga continues, what is next?  I can handle anything.   God is my strength and redeemer!
 
 
 

28 comments :

  1. I am so sorry .. Sending prayers that you will soon be better. And all this bad things will be behind you.. I just went through the kidney stone thing [TERRIBLE].. I couldn't pass it and they had to go in and take it out.Put a stint in.. So my heart defintitely goes out to you.. Feel better soon.

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    1. Oh my Judy. It is such an awful ordeal, and I am glad they were able to get in and get your. Thanks for well wishes.

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  2. Oh my! Hope you feel better very soon! Love the very last statement of this post. Yes, yes, YES!!! Take care and God bless you!

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    1. T, thank you. Yes, yes, I am strong believer, God is good all the time. Thanks for well wishes.

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  3. Hope you feel better soon.

    Joy

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  4. Melanie, I can only imagine the pain you are in. I will definitely be praying for a speedy recovery. God bless.

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  5. I'm glad that you survived your experience with the ER doctor. Sending you prayers for continuing healing.

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  6. God bless you and may you have a quick and prosperous recovery! We love you so much!!

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    1. Thank you, and God bless you as well. I do appreciate the kind thoughts.

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  7. My husband had a kidney stone that landed him in the hospital a year ago. The pain was incredible and I was a basket case. I'm so glad that the stone has passed and that everything they have found is benign. Just think, if you had not had the kidney stone, the cysts still would have been there and it could possibly have been that once they were found them, it would not be the good prognosis that it is now.

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    1. So true Rhonda. I am glad to hear your husband made it through his ordeal as well. I Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers.

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  8. OMG!!!! Let's not talk Kidney stones. I had one the size of a marble and had 7 surgerys, one that resulted in a punctured lung and a chest tube for 3 days. Take care of yourself and I'm hoping you feel better. From one who knows all to well what you are going through!! You'll be sewing soon enough sista souldja!! Praying for your quick recovery!

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    1. OMG is right Carol. I am so glad your here to share your testimony. My ordeal was nothing as severe as what you have endured. Godspeed love, and thanks for the well wishes.

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  9. we've missed you! praying or a speedy recovery , feel better soon!
    Helen

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    1. Thank you Helen, glad that is over and glad to be back.

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  10. Praying for your recovery, Melanie. Take care!

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    1. Thanks Regina. I appreciate it dear. Hope you have been well.

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  11. Oh Melanie, please get well real soon!

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    1. Thanks Faye, I am feeling like my old self. Thanks for the well wishes.

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  12. Praying for your complete healing! God's continued blessing..

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    1. Thanks Dawn, God is good and I have recovered. I appreciate your prayers.

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  13. I do hope you get better soon Melanie - kidney stones are so painful when they pass. You are otherwise young and healthy, so I am sure you will make a speedy recovery.

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    1. SarahLiz, I am feel great. I am thankful I have such wonderful blogging buddies like yourself Thanks so much for the well wishes.

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  14. So glad you are on the mend girl!

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