A Little Scare

I have had this pain in my left side since Tuesday. It wasn't bothering me that much and would come and go. Well yesterday when I woke up it was very shart and hurt constantly. My husband made me call Dr. Byrne(I really didn't want to, was scared of what he might say). Dr. Byrne responded withing 3 minutes on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. He was at the hospital and wanted me to come down for an x ray to check on my pouch. Long story short, it was a massive kidney infection. I cannot say enough good things about musc, especially Dr. Byrne. When I finally got back to the treatment area and told the Dr. that Dr. Byrne had sent me, I was sent for my tests immediately. Then I got a huge lecture about getting in my water. But as Kylee pointed out, even getting a lecture isn't back when you can listen to Dr. Byrne's accent. So I am back to the drawing board with my water. I am measuring out a cup at a time, and making myself fini**** each hour. I knew I had slacked off, but now I realize that this could have been very bad. Hope everyone is having a good weekend Mary

mary i am so glad you got such great care-------- You remind me too that i need to drink more ;)

Heather, I just read your profile and we started at exactly the same weight. You are doing a little better than me, I was 230 this am. It will be fun to compare progress. Take care, Mary

Mary: Sorry to hear you were having problems, but glad to hear Dr. B took such good care of you. They really are great down there! Susann

So scary. Glad you caught it in time. I guess this will be a reminder we all need to make sure we're doing all the things we're supposed to be doing to take care of ourselves, especially at the busiest times of the year. We're high maintenance now, that's for sure.

I am so glad you are doing well! I too had a kidney infection, but I called my Primary Care Doc, and got the antibiotics in liquid form, which took 2 days cause (CVS and Walgreens couldn't order it, but Daniel Island Pharmacy could, and it was fast and they took my insurance), but I also had a urniary tract infection too, so it wasn't a water issue with me. I love Dr Byrne. I also drink Healthy Orchard Cranapple juice, try that! Harris Teeter and Publix carries both. They have lots of flavors, just remember no sugar, so it has to go in the fridge after you open it. Eat lots of popsicles too, that helps with water intake in the beginning Congrats on doing so well! Deborah

IT'S STRANGE, BUT POPCICLES ARE THE ONLY THING MY POUCH WILL TOLERATE COLD ... NOT ANY LIQUIDS - THEY HAVE TO BE WARM OR HOT. I'VE GONE TO HERB TEAS THAT CALM MY POUCH & THEY WORK VERY GOOD! I NOW DRINK CRYSTAL LIGHT WARM AS WELL. HOW MANY SUGAR CARBS IN HEALTHY ORCHARD CRANAPPLE JUICE. DOES IT STILL HAVE THE SAME HEALTHY EFFECT ON YOUR KIDNEYS AS "NORMAL" CRANBERRY DRINK PRODUCTS? GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

PS Get a magic bullet/blender or something, and get some propel and blend it with ice, and eat it like a slushy, blended ice/propel, that will help you a lot with intake! Deb

THANK GOD FOR DR BYRNE & HIS CARE FOR US! I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT ENDING UP WITH A KIDNEY INFECTION BY NOT DRINKING YOUR FLUIDS ... IT MAKES SENSE. NOW, I'LL JUST TELL MYSELF TO "HUSH" WHEN I WANT TO WHINE ABOUT "HAVING" TO DRINK MORE, MORE, MORE FLUIDS!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE BETTER, GIRL! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK