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Had a special visitor!!!

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

Yay! We had a special visitor today! My niece came to visit and see how Tammy was doing and if there was something she could do. She is the greatest! I love my Nicole!

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Not numb anymore

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

Tammy has regained feeling in her legs. Her catheter is somewhat irritating her. She is beyond sleepy but we won’t let her sleep.
Lightning is doing great. His heartrate is in the 160s.
Tammy got flowers from her parents this morning. She also got a nice arrangement from her job! That’s pretty [...]

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Our first encounter post-operation

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

She is doing well and feeling no pain. Ask me on a couple of hours if this is still true…

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Minimally Invasive Kidney and Ureteral Stone Surgery

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

This is what Tammy was supposed to have done. She will have this in about a week.
Check out this video on YouTube:

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It is over.. For today.

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

Well, there was an infection in her kidney. They are going to to give her antibiotics for a week to ten days. Today, they inserted a stint to allow proper operation of her organs. This means that she will require additional surgery to remove the stone once the infection [...]

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Right on time

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

She went in right on time.
Doctor explained that if there is an infection, a stint will be placed for a week and then surgery again. The chance is there but plans are to zap the stone with the laser today. Should see the doctor again in about 30 minutes.

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Getting prepped

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

They are really excellent here. They explained the procedure and then what the visitors are to expect. The surgery should last an hour. The doctor will come out after about 45 minutes and explain how everything went. They will keep her observation for an hour afterwards. Then we [...]

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In the room

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

Tammy got some sleep between 01:00 and 04:00. She is in good spirits.
Tammy’s parents and I ate at Whataburger.

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