I had my first experience with a kidney stone when I was 16 years old. It was one that I prayed I would never have to go through again. My mom took me to the ER where they put dye in my kidneys and immediately diagnosed the problem. I passed the stone and life went on as normal.
Fast forward a few years to my freshman year in college. In the middle of a math class, I started having severe pain and cold, clammy sweats. I left class and ran to throw up. Turns out I had another kidney stone.
13 years later...and here we are again. I woke up about 2 a.m. with some cramping and back pain. I took an Ibuprofen and went back to sleep. This morning, I still wasn't feeling quite "right" but I headed off to work as usual. After being at work for a bit, the pain came back and I kept getting the cold sweats. A few times I felt like I was going to pass out, and then I ended up vomiting twice. My Mom came and got me and we went to the Urgent Care facility. My urine culture showed blood, so they sent me to the hospital for a CT of my kidneys. Sure enough, there is a 3mm stone stuck in my left ureter! Some urine is backing up into the kidney. They assured me that it would pass on its own, but in the meantime, I am on an antibiotic to prevent any infection, and I have some Percocet if I have another "attack". I am supposed to follow up with a urologist when I come back from Massachusetts.
Having Ethan was easier than having a kidney stone!
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Mom had her consultation with the breast surgeon yesterday. He did a VERY thorough breast exam and he could not feel anything. However, since the mammogram and ultrasound both showed something was indeed there, she is scheduled for a biopsy next Wednesday. He did say though that in "his opinion", he did not think they were looking at a malignancy. We are all holding onto that hope, and we hope the biopsy is negative. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.
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I think I have lost 1/2 pound since weigh-in on Monday, but I'm not totally sure. I hope that I don't slip up too much while I'm away this weekend. To answer Sabrina's question, Jenny Craig costs me about $100 per week, but that is all my meals and snacks. We have cut back on how much we order takeout or eat out, so I think we'll break even. Right now, I have to do what I have to do in order to lose this weight!
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Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone!
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6 comments:
OUCH on the kidney stone! I've never had one and hope never to! I hope it passes soon!
I was so glad to read about your mom's appointment. I am going to continue praying for her!
YIKES on the kindey stone! I'm not sure if you read my post on DH having one...I think it was back in oct of last year. He had never had one before...so he thought he was dying. I havent either...and was hugely pregnant....so meany me...I had NO sympathy for him.
But after hearing the horror stories...and the comparisons to labor....I think I coulda been a little more sympathetic. lol
I am keeping my fingers crossed on your mom's exam! I hope she is holding up o.k.
How are the JC meals? Are they filling? tasty?
(Cringe) I don't even want to imagine having stones again. Reading that post was painful even. Thankfully I haven't had any more since that horrible year of 2004. I hope it passes soon so you can get to feeling normal again.
Laura,
Oh my gosh. That sounds AWFUL!!!! As if you needed one more thing to add to the mix right now, eh? I wanted to tell you I can't believe the 3.5 pounds from last week! If this diet can put you on the right track and help you see the pounds falling off, it will be WELL worth the money spent.
I am continuing to pray about your mom. I'm very hopeful for her. So many times these shadows seen on mammograms end up being nothing. I'm hoping that's the case.
As for you and Joe, I am so glad you're sticking with the counseling. It is a testament to your marriage and your commitment to one another that you're both willing to give counseling a try.
Love,
Sara
Ouch is right!!! My husband gets those and they seem so painful! I hope it passes soon. I will continue to pray for your mom. I hope that her appt. is all good news.
Keep up the good work with your diet!!!
Sorry about the kidney stone! Hope it passes soon.
Glad to hear that your mom's appointment went well. I hope her biopsey is negative. Please keep us posted.
How was your weekend??
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