I'm still here, Diane P. Wednesday's procedure, to explore the left kidney structure and determine how to proceed (instead of the dreaded PN!) indeed worked out as I imagined; the tube blockage allowed a large stent to be inserted from below. And, the nephrostomy tube on the right side was removed. Dr. P did the stent procedure, and I felt and feel virtually nothing from that - he is very accomplished and capable. I still don't know what blocked the tubes, but that is also to come, as I get better.
Adjusting to the tube removal is proving to be a challenge, with a good deal of right kidney pain that then enlists the left kidney as a warrior ally, so to speak, each time I urinate, which is pretty much hourly, so far (day and night). It's getting better here on day 3 (Friday, 6/26), but I'm very, very tired today, with lower and upper back pain I didn't have yesterday. These are the kinds of things I wish to discuss with a kidney medical expert, and look forward to your efforts coming through.
Thanks for hanging in there with me. I have more to say, but am not in a great mood to sit here right now. You are much appreciated, for many things you've done, said and continue to.
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I'm still here, Diane P. Wednesday's procedure, to explore the left kidney structure and determine how to proceed (instead of the dreaded PN!) indeed worked out as I imagined; the tube blockage allowed a large stent to be inserted from below. And, the nephrostomy tube on the right side was removed. Dr. P did the stent procedure, and I felt and feel virtually nothing from that - he is very accomplished and capable. I still don't know what blocked the tubes, but that is also to come, as I get better.
Adjusting to the tube removal is proving to be a challenge, with a good deal of right kidney pain that then enlists the left kidney as a warrior ally, so to speak, each time I urinate, which is pretty much hourly, so far (day and night). It's getting better here on day 3 (Friday, 6/26), but I'm very, very tired today, with lower and upper back pain I didn't have yesterday. These are the kinds of things I wish to discuss with a kidney medical expert, and look forward to your efforts coming through.
Thanks for hanging in there with me. I have more to say, but am not in a great mood to sit here right now. You are much appreciated, for many things you've done, said and continue to.
June 26, 2009 - 10:34amThis Comment
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