YOT 3,743 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 is the size of the kidney stone that lodged itself in my left ureter a week ago today. I went to the ER where they gave me an IV bag of fluid, two doses of morphine and a dose of dilauded. That helped slightly, but I remained coherent so I consider that the drugs only took the edge off. Because on my history with stones, they decided that it would pass and didn't see any reason for imaging, They wrote me a couple prescriptions and referred my to my own Doc in 48 hrs. Pain subsided and Monday was fine but I felt like I got kicked in the side. Tuesday 7:00am crawled out of the bathroom and off to the Dr's for round two. Xrays, more drugs, straining urine... Dr. said she didn't see anything on the Xray and set me up with an appointment to a urologist. Sent home to pass the stone that no one saw into a strainer. Tuesday night the pain subsided and Wednesday was fine but I felt like I'd been stomped. Thursday 7:00 AM it woke me up. I did the things I needed to do, brought pellets in, put the garbage out, showered... At 11:00 I was at the ER again, They drugged me with high-test, did some imaging finally, said oh you poor guy a bunch of times and admitted me finally at 7:00 PM. About 10:00 the pain subsided again. Friday morning the Urologist saw me briefly to explain about the size of the stone, and about the procedure that I was scheduled for around mid-day. At about noon they brought me to the OR. Away went my consciousness. I awoke about an hour later with a stint in my ureter to allow urine to pass from the kidney to the bladder without pushing the stone and tearing anymore. I peed blood for the next three hours, along with a very strange sensation from the stint. About 7:00 pm I was told I could be released if I felt comfortable enough. There was a storm rolling in later and I didn't want my wife tho have to deal with snow to come get me on Saturday, so I got dressed and we left. Drugging yesterday and not yet today, but I haven't attempted to do anything except shower and shave. I expect to find out tomorrow what day I'm scheduled to have the stone and stint removed so I "can enjoy the Holiday" as the Dr. said. I'll also add that this is the worst possible way to spend two weeks scheduled vacation. I just keep dreaming of this instead... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I feel for ya man... Best wishes for getting past this and it never happening again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) I feel for ya man... Best wishes for getting past this and it never happening again. This is the forth time I've had stones. Diet has been adjusted each time to reduce calcium. I guess I'm just one that makes stones no matter what. Edited December 18, 2016 by YOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Sorry YOT, I have never had one but hear the pain is horrible. Hope you recover soon and can enjoy what's left of your time off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Sorry to hear this Tool. I was going to say "This to shall pass" but felt like the pun was ill timed. Best wishes for a favorable outcome and hopefully a Merry Christmas. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) Ever since I heard Jeff Foxworthy's description of passing a kidney stone I swore off cokes, man that has got to hurt. Get well soon Edited December 19, 2016 by Rhodes1968 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Jeff Foxworthy makes it sound easy, but at least he makes it sound comical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 882 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 A coworker just lost her father to a monster stone. He was in the nursing home after a major stroke that left him unable to speak and do much after. He had a 1" stone tearing him up, and was totally unable to tell anyone about it! He passed a few days after they found and removed it. That really gives us all something to be thankful for. I hope that made heaven all the sweeter for him! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 That's horrifying! I just found out my surgery will be on Friday to remove the stone. The stent will be staying in for healing time and will be removed in a third procedure. At least I'm planning on being home for Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Godspeed Tool. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I have never had one either, but I had a friend that was always passing them and it didn't look like much fun. If you saw him he had a Pepsi in his hand, not matter where or what he as doing and never stopped drinking them. He had a glass jar with a bunch of stones rattling around in there like war trophies. I don't think he was in the 8mm club though. I hope you get past it and recover rapidly. Maybe some relief will be your Happy New Year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Surgery went well today. There were two large stones instead of the one that I was told about. I was at the hospital at 6:30 am and got home around 2:00. Drugged and sore. At least I'm peeing without blood and pain. One more procedure in a couple weeks to remove the stent. This has been a vacation that I'll never forget. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I am not sure whether to congratulate or commiserate, maybe a little bit of both. Hope you get to feeling 100% soon YOT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I'm glad to hear you're on the mend. Have a merry Christmas. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Glad to hear things went well Tool. Take it easy the next couple days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Surgery went well today. There were two large stones instead of the one that I was told about. I was at the hospital at 6:30 am and got home around 2:00. Drugged and sore. At least I'm peeing without blood and pain. One more procedure in a couple weeks to remove the stent. This has been a vacation that I'll never forget. I hope you heal well and fast, without any problems. Prayers for you that this is your last episode. Take it easy and have a joyous & Merry Christmas. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 The stent was removed yesterday afternoon! Relief, at last! The burn and pain seem to be gone for the most part, but I'm still seeing immediate urgency without warning. I haven't pissed myself yet, but I'm keeping my shoes on in case the bathroom is occupied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Glad to hear you're on the mend now. From a former truck driver... an empty 1/2 gal. milk jug with a screw-top lid can be handy to have around. Just sayin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 FOG (fucking old guy) rule #17; ALWAYS snag the urinal when you leave the hospital! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Take a Viagra too Tool. That way if you do piss at least you won't piss on your own shoes. Glad to hear your on the mend brother. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sound advice from the guys above. If you don't fit in the milk jug, do what I do and use a wide mouth sports drink bottle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sound advice from the guys above. If you don't fit in the milk jug, do what I do and use a wide mouth sports drink bottle. ^^^This^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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