The light at then end of the tunnel is not the on coming train!

First of all, I am feeling better than I have in 20 years. For sure the last 10 years or so when I think the kidney disease started...and much better than I did when I lost one of my kidneys. I was told by "TLilly" from the Over Fifty Forum that I would feel better immediately from the "take down" of the JI Bypass, just as she had. I didn't believe her. I thought that I would feel the same because everyone felt like I did. She was so right! I feel wonderful. That said, we come to the second part of this. I did a 24 hour urine study for my nephrologists about 3 weeks ago and went in for the results today...they are sent to a special lab in Minneapolis so it takes some time to get the results. The day I did the study was not a good day for me...spent most of the day barfing and didn't get much water in...I didn't expect much from the results. When I had the stint in my back exchanged about 3 weeks ago I was surprised that they could get through the stint quickly with the wire to do the exchange. This procedure usually took about 30 minutes as they had to chisel their way through (you are not out for this). But this time...in and out...so I thought I had improved. Well......... My study is NORMAL! It looks like the kidney disease is gone! The surgery worked! You have no idea how thrilled I am. My doctor expects that with the next test in 6 months that the levels will go even lower. I also visited my Urologist today and we now have a plan to get the VERY large stone out of my kidney. He is going to try to go through the stint and pluck it out. It that fails we have plan 2 in the ready...BUT WHEN THEY GET THAT 15MM STONE OUT THEY WILL ALSO TAKE OUT THE STINT AND I CAN START TO LIVE A MORE NORMAL LIFE AGAIN! I have had to have the stint replaced quite often...10 times to be exact (at $5000.00 each time, so my insurance company will be pleased). I can see a light at the end of the tunnel, and this time it's not the on coming train !! I am doing well with the revision. It's been two months or so. I have only lost 35#, less than most of you at this stage of the game, but it's ok with me. When all the tubes come out I will be able to get in more exercise and build up some strength. Thanks God for my wonderful surgeon Dr. Murr at Tampa General Hospital who took me on! His hands are gold and I pray for him every day. And Dear God, thank you for Blue Cross...they paid every dime! I was in surgery for over 6 hours and my hospital stay was 11 days and I had home health care twice a day for 4 weeks. It was some bill! Also thanks to all of you. You all continue to give me advise and instruction. You have made this journey easier for me because every time I had a problem...I already read the answer to some one else...or I just asked and you all came up to bat...This day is better than Thanksgiving and Christmas! Hugs Rosey

Rosey, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am to hear that your doing so well!! Dr. Murr is a true Godsend!! I feel blessed every morning that I wake up that he performed my surgery! Karee

Wow, sounds like you have been through a lot. Keep up the great work because 35lbs in two months is awesome progress! Take care, Amy

Rosey, what a wonderful uplifting post this was! I'm so glad you're doing so well and feeling so terrific!!! Happy Holidays!! Jan

Rosey, so glad to hear from you. I'm thrilled you are doing well and as you know each day will get better. Dr.Murr is great, I have lost 60lbs so far but I have alot more to go. Have a great holiday and keep up the faith. Nancy

Hi Rosey, I must say your post was great to read. I hope your continue to feel so great. It was encouraging to hear such nice things about the man's hands (Dr Murr) I am putting my life in. I'm waiting on an approval. I went to see him this past week. Please continue to pray for his hands as I do every day. I will throw some in there for you. Good to see you back here.