Well, my WLS may have to be put on hold for a while. I had to go to the ER last night, actually in the middle of the night.

Late yesterday afternoon, I got back pain on the left side and became nauseated. I trip to the ER confirmed what I suspected, a UTI and trying to pass a kidney stone. This is the third time I have had stones and the first two times required surgery. This time I may be able to pass it since it is the ureter right where it enters into the bladder (or it will get stuck there). Four different meds and drink drink drink, even more than before (if that is possible) LOLOL. The CT Scan uncovered a couple other things that need to be checked out before WLS but since I am only on appointment #2 of 4 NUT visits, hopefully everything will work out OK so I will keep my July 8 appointment with the surgeon to see if he will even do the surgery (liver problems).

Life is never easy is it!

Louise

Louise I'm so sorry for the postponement. As soon as you said back pain on the side I knew where you were going.

I've had kidney stones twice so I know you were probably in tremendous pain. I hope you're feeling more comfortable now.

Hang in there. Your day will come around again, and it will have been worth the wait.

Take care!

Ugh, aren't kidney stones so painful?? Sorry to hear about the ER visit and the postponement of your surgery but know it will happen when it is supposed to. Take care of yourself and hope you feel better very soon!

Hoping for a speedy recovery and getting back on the surgery fast track. Any delay once one decides surgery is the way to go seems like a huge setback but you have to keep looking at the big picture and know that things will work out. I was supposed to go for band surgery in October of 2012 and had to wait till January of 2013 because Superstorm Sandy hit NYC and the hospital sits on the East River. Terrible flooding and the hospital was closed for three months while they got it back up and running.

Very stressful at the time of course but now 2 1/2 years later and at goal, it's just a distant memory.

Good luck!

@@LousPeachy

I am so sorry that you are not feeling well and suffering! I am even more sorry your kidney stone situation is back and you may have to postpone.

I hope everything works out for you and you feel better soon.

Sending up prayers and warm wishes for a speedy recovery!

Get well soon.

i am so sorry you are feeling so bad! i have never had a kidney stone but i have heard they hurt like heck!! get well soon!!

By the time I got home from the ER, the pain was gone. Since the stone was almost to the kidney, I am hoping it passed on its own (that's what the paperwork they gave me said, no more pain means the stone passed). But I am still going to see the Urologist on July 7. I have a call out to my liver doctor too since they saw a couple of things that need to be checked out. I also have to wait for the Culture and Sensivity to come back about my UTI later this week. Both doctors will want to see the CT Scan itself so I will have to call the hospital this week and get them. Also, I know the WLS doctor will want to see the CT Scan too and read the reports.

Thanks for caring everyone.

Louise

Don't let the kidney stone be the thing that puts you off. I actually passed 3 before 1 week post-op. (1 in less than 48 hours). I think the fluids they pushed in the hospital really got it moving plus the constant sipping of Water post-op instead of my usual guzzling of water. I even had a KUB (Kidney xray) 3 days before surgery and urologist didn't even call to tell me a few on the move. (Would have at least been nice to know that.)

Fingers crossed all the other stuff sorts out but don't let the kidney stone scare you from the surgery if you can.

So sorry to hear about your trip to the ER and the pain you are having! I am sure it is incredibly frustrating to have a delay in your surgery track. But at least when it is time, you will be healthy and ready to go! May you have a speedy recovery and get back on the road to surgery quickly!

Sorry about your possible delay -- it is worth the wait, as it is an amazing surgery... you will get all of this behind you!

Well, my WLS may have to be put on hold for a while. I had to go to the ER last night, actually in the middle of the night.

Late yesterday afternoon, I got back pain on the left side and became nauseated. I trip to the ER confirmed what I suspected, a UTI and trying to pass a kidney stone. This is the third time I have had stones and the first two times required surgery. This time I may be able to pass it since it is the ureter right where it enters into the bladder (or it will get stuck there). Four different meds and drink drink drink, even more than before (if that is possible) LOLOL. The CT Scan uncovered a couple other things that need to be checked out before WLS but since I am only on appointment #2 of 4 NUT visits, hopefully everything will work out OK so I will keep my July 8 appointment with the surgeon to see if he will even do the surgery (liver problems).

Life is never easy is it!

Louise

How are you doing and has your surgery been rescheduled?

Oh you poor thing! I've had a few bouts of kidney stones and diminished kidney function and it was hellacious pain! I'd take natural birth with no pain meds any day! I hope you feel better and that you can get back on the road to wls soon!