Well, folks, thanks much for the encouragement that I may actually live through an IVP. I did live, but mostly probably because I didn’t actually have it. The stone passed on its’ own about 1/2 hour before I was to leave for the IVP! I didn’t even feel a thing.
Well, at that particular moment. I of course felt every millimeter of its’ journey prior to. So my doc cancelled the IVP, but I still have to see a urologist this week.
It’s been pretty swell not having to live like I might double over in pain at any given moment. Thanks again everyone for all of your comments :-)
I have been an Intensive Care nurse for 11 years. This blog is about my experiences as a nurse, and the experiences of others in the healthcare system - patients, nurses, doctors, paramedics. We all have stories!
Comments
Kidneystones are pure evil. I hope you never have to go through anything like that again. :-)
added by BeerMary on 04.20.03 8:01 pm | Permalink
I’m so glad you’re better! What causes kidney stones? After reading all of this, I’m wanting to avoid the experience just a little bit… :)
added by Amy on 04.21.03 1:02 pm | Permalink
good news!
added by GruntDoc on 04.22.03 11:54 pm | Permalink
Sandy wants to know if you saved the stone and will incorporate it into one of your mosaic masterpieces? :-)
added by Donna! on 04.29.03 2:16 pm | Permalink
Hi, I don’t think anyone here knows me and I kind of got to this site by mistake, but I saw your post and I am glad that you are okay, Congratulations on a successful surgery and I hope you have a wonderful and bright life now that the stone is gone.
added by j baby on 01.28.07 12:44 pm | Permalink
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