The stones ... continued ....

Howdy gang. I'm still feeling punky, but the pain isn't quite so bad (I think that has a lot to do with the drugs ) I went back to see my primary today and he was relieved to see that I at least looked better. He was a little dismayed that they didn't order another CT scan at the ER to check the obstructing stone to see if it had moved but since I am feeling and looking better let it go at that for the time being with instructions that if I have the severe pain again I am to go directly to the ER. In the mean time on the Dr's instructions I have made an appointment with a urologist to follow up. (he's given me orders for another CT scan to have done before I go see the urologist). The real kicker is ... when I called Anne Arundel Urology (which has a very large number of doctors in the practice) AND told them that this was a follow up for an ER visit and that I had an obstructing stone .. the scheduler told me she could get me in on Monday MAY 15th!!! I about went thru the phone to choke her. I think she got the point because then she said she would see if some things could be moved around and would call me back. Now at least I only have to wait 2 weeks not 4 weeks. My appointment is Thursday April 26. Of course, it's in Glen Burnie not Annapolis, but at this point I need whatever appointment I can get. I can't mess with this thing. My PCP seemed to think I could get in within a week since it was a borderline emergency .. but apparently not. At least the ER doc told me last night that it might take up to two weeks to get in .. I never expected for them to try to put me off over a month. I have to keep pushing fluids to stay hydrated, but in the mean time my body is retaining fluid so the scale is playing ugly games with me. I'm drinking a mix of 'light' cranberry juice and water. The straight cranberry got to be too much acid for my pouch. I haven't wanted to eat anything ... and I'm hungry with no idea what I want. I've eaten a handful of cashew nuts tonight and I think I'll just take my lortab and go to bed. I've been up most of the day so I'm running out of steam. I'm hoping to be perky enough on Monday a.m. to stop whining about this and be back to the gym and feeling human again!!! Thanks for all the well wishes. Hugs, Mo

Hi Mo, I am sorry you are going through a tough time with kidney stones. Yikes~! I hope and pray you get better soon. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I had no idea you was sick since I had only checked the board early in the day. I can't stand when you call a doctor's office you have a dire situation that needs attention immediately and they try to push you off for 4 weeks. I would have gone right through the phone to choke her myself. Please take very good care of yourself and make yourself some home made chicken soup that always seem to be easy for the pouch and it will make you feel a little better. Big hugs to you Cira

I'm having my moments here! I'm just uncomfortable now, not in out and out pain. I'm so tired of napping! We are going to go out to dinner (that should be a trick .. ) Good thing we go to a place that knows us so that I can custom order what I want even if it's not on the menu Hugs, Mo

I feel so bad for you Mo! Hang in there, and ask them to put you on a waiting list in case anyone else cancels. I can't stand the thought of a 2 or 4 week wait. Unreal!! That's the way it's in Calvert too. Unbelievable on the waiting time to get anything medical done. Hope today is better in your saga of "As the Stone turns!". Big hugs. TraciL

Traci Well, I'm pushing the envelope with the pain meds now (so that I am alert enough to go out to dinner) and I'm finding that the pain is NOT gone. It's not painful painful (if that makes sense) but I definitely still have the discomfort. I'll try to remember "As the Stone Turns' for my next update. Hugs, Mo

Mo, I hope you are feeling a lot better today. I have been thinking of you. Hugs, Cira

I will never forget when my ex had stones. I think that is the only time I saw that man near tears. It seemed to take forever for anyone to respond. Eventually, he passed the stone. I have never seen such nasty looking stuff. He too had problems seeing a doctor. In fact, he walked out of the ER. You might want to lay off the gym until you are feeling better. Maybe try walking. I am not sure you should operate machinery on lortabs. Please feel better, and if I can do anything at all let me know. Aime

Aime, You are right about the gym. I hope I feel well enough to go on Monday, but if I'm still doing this lightheaded routine, I won't be going! I know about the lortab. If I have to use it to function at work, I'll be waiting until I get to work to take one and ONLY one and make sure it's worn off before I try to drive home. Hugs, Mo

Geez, I'm sorry you are not feeling so good. Thank you for your e mails to me about my problem, I didn't realize you had problems of your own. I hope you get better soon! Maybe a nice warm bubble bath would feel good! Can we do anything for you? Stay warm and get plenty of rest. Hugs, Linda

Thanks so much Linda! I hope you are feeling better yourself. I'll get through this. It's annoying but easier to deal with now than it would have been 100 plus pounds ago. Hugs, Mo