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Talithacumi
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Posted: Wed Jul 25th, 2007 11:01 pm |
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Hi, everybody. Just wondering if you all could do me a favor and please pray for me if you are so inclined... Friday the 27th I have to go the hospital and get my golf-ball-sized kidney stone pulverized (finally!). I'm a little nervous as I've never had this procedure done before. In fact, I don't have a whole lot of experience with hospitals anyway. Though, sigh... I suppose this is a sign of things to come as I'm in my forties now. People always used to tell me that once you hit your forties, you start falling apart. So true!
At any rate, I'm just a little nervous. The Doc even mentioned (though it was just in passing and he didn't sound like he was really concerned) that there was no guarantee that I wouldn't lose my kidney. Maybe he was just trying to prepare me for the worst. He only mentioned it once, though, and not as if he thought it was highly likely. Still, it makes me a little nervous, especially since I don't have insurance and I have no idea how I'll pay for this procedure. I really don't want to have my picture pasted on a coffee can labeled "Please Donate" and placed on the store counter for all to see, ya know?
Anyway, I'd appreciate any prayers. Thanks and God bless +
JMJ
- Cheri
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Credo Catholic
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 12:23 am |
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| Cheri, you have my prayers and those of the prayer group at our church. Let us know of your outcome. Maybe it will be much better than it sounds. God bless
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 01:01 am |
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You'll be in all our prayers, Cheri. What time is the surgery, so those who can may pray at that time?
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BettyBoopToo
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 03:10 am |
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Talithacumi wrote: Hi, everybody. Just wondering if you all could do me a favor and please pray for me if you are so inclined... Friday the 27th I have to go the hospital and get my golf-ball-sized kidney stone pulverized (finally!). I'm a little nervous as I've never had this procedure done before. In fact, I don't have a whole lot of experience with hospitals anyway. Though, sigh... I suppose this is a sign of things to come as I'm in my forties now. People always used to tell me that once you hit your forties, you start falling apart. So true!
At any rate, I'm just a little nervous. The Doc even mentioned (though it was just in passing and he didn't sound like he was really concerned) that there was no guarantee that I wouldn't lose my kidney. Maybe he was just trying to prepare me for the worst. He only mentioned it once, though, and not as if he thought it was highly likely. Still, it makes me a little nervous, especially since I don't have insurance and I have no idea how I'll pay for this procedure. I really don't want to have my picture pasted on a coffee can labeled "Please Donate" and placed on the store counter for all to see, ya know?
Anyway, I'd appreciate any prayers. Thanks and God bless +
JMJ
- Cheri
Cheri
I've not ever had the procedure done personally, but others that have, say that it's alot better than the old way.
I can certainly understand why you would be nervous and I will be thinking of you and praying for a easy time with it and a rapid recovery.
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Betty
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Talithacumi
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 10:56 pm |
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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! Means a lot. Rick, to answer your question, my surgery is at 7:30 a.m. The hospital is about an hour away, though, and they want me to be there by 5:30, which means I have to leave here at 4:30, which means I should probably get up about 3:30. Anyway... can't wait til it's all over! I'll probably come straight home and sleep... nah. Really, knowing myself, I doubt it...
OK, gotta go get some shut-eye now even thought it's only 9:00. Thanks, y'all. Will keep you updated.
JMJ
- Cheri
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BettyBoopToo
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Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 03:00 am |
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We'll be there with you Cheri! God Bless dear. I'm starting a little early with tonights rosary intentions.
Talithacumi wrote:
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! Means a lot. Rick, to answer your question, my surgery is at 7:30 a.m. The hospital is about an hour away, though, and they want me to be there by 5:30, which means I have to leave here at 4:30, which means I should probably get up about 3:30. Anyway... can't wait til it's all over! I'll probably come straight home and sleep... nah. Really, knowing myself, I doubt it...
OK, gotta go get some shut-eye now even thought it's only 9:00. Thanks, y'all. Will keep you updated.
JMJ
- Cheri
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Truthseeker
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Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 05:32 am |
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I pray for you too!
Sometimes hospitals give financial aid. Mine has a statement to that effect for low income people. You should ask.
Love to you.
Laura
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Talithacumi
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Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 07:16 pm |
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Again, thanks to you all for your prayers. I had my procedure done yesterday... was pretty painless, really. They put me under (my first time, believe it or not...). One minute I'm lying on the bed and starting to get woozy and the next I'm waking up on a gurney being wheeled back to my room.
Initially I had been told that afterwards I would probably feel like I'd been punched in the kidney for a few days. Well, I haven't really felt that too much... a little discomfort, perhaps... But what they didn't warn me about was that with the stint that they put inside me, I was going to feel like I have to urinate all the time. But I guess it's better to have the stint in there than not. It apparently acts as a funnel and allows for the stones to pass in a trickle, whereas without it, the stones would bunch up and try to force through, thus causing a lot of pain. Or, at least, that's how I understand it. They told me I would get used to that feeling of having to go all the time. I didn't believe them initially, but it's true. It isn't too bad. Just a little uncomfortable at times.
Anyway, the doc had told me in a previous conversation that I might have to have two procedures to get the stone all out since it was so big. I didn't get a chance to talk to him after the surgery (apparently he felt I'd be too groggy to understand what he was telling me anyway, so he spoke to my mom and sister - with my signed permission...). At any rate, apparently he seemed pleased that it went so well. I keep praying that I won't have to have another one of these procedures. It certainly would be easier on the pocketbook if I didn't! - not to mention my poor kidney. So if it's not too much trouble, please keep praying so I don't have to do this again.
As far as finances go... I do believe the hospital will probably help me with that. I'm still a little concerned about the cost, but truthfully - in part, at least - it's more that I don't like feeling like a charity case. Maybe that's a little prideful, but it just seems like people have helped me out so much in my life, and I know that I'll most likely never be able to pay people back for all they've done for me. Yeah, I know... I have to keep in mind that by allowing people to bless me, they are being blessed, too. So I guess it all works to the good, eh?
And Laura, if you read this, I just wanted to let you know... I've been praying for you, too. I haven't really taken the time to write a lot lately, but I did read about your problems with cancer. I'm so sorry! It must be so tough on you! I don't have the words... I know there is nothing I can say that will make your problems go away, but I just hope that you are comforted with the knowledge that all of us here (at least, I fancy that I speak for most people on these boards) are pulling for you and praying for you, too.
God bless you all +
JMJ
- Cheri
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Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 07:33 pm |
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| Hi Cheri, it's good to hear that you made it through your procedure o.k. Sounds pretty uncomfortable with the stint (have to go all the time?) but we'll pray that you don't have to have a second procedure. I haven't had a kidney stone but I have had a gallstone that about sent me into orbit. I hope your doc was able to take care of it all in one go round. God bless and speedy recovery!
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Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 11:28 pm |
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You're so sweet to use your "topic" to send me love! I feel so incredibly blessed to know you and everyone here. Strangely, because we all share really true and deep stuff and not just surface chatter, I feel so close to everyone here.
Cheri, I'm so glad you feel OK about your surgery and are recovering well. My situation seems more dire, but honestly, except for the occasional (and sometimes frequent, depending on the day and info received) breakdown, I am not overwhelmed with depression about it. I have different "degrees of breakdown", and believe it or not, I spend alot of time in the 1-2-3 range and not so much in the 8-9-10 range. God is truly sparing my emotions.
Anyway, back to you - Be blessed!
Love, Laura
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