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Getting a move on

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

Tammy just sent me a text message with a request of something that she needs. I am up and getting in the shower.
I asked if she was able to get any sleep and how she felt. She said that she got a little sleep but that she is very thirsty. She [...]

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Final entry today

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

I just got home. Tammy is going in for surgery in the morning. They are going to give her a spinal tap and use a laser to break the stone in smaller pieces.
That is about all of the energy that I have to write. Nap time for Tom.

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Update on possible solutions

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

We just got an update on steps. First, Tammy will be in here for several days. They are going to see if it will pass on its own for a day or two. I don’t know about that! If not, the urologist will have to try and fish it out. Either way [...]

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Back on watch

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

The puppies got to go outside and go potty. I played with them for a couple of minutes before grabbing the toothbrush and toothpaste for Tammy. Now I’m back at my post.
Upon arrival, Tammy seemed in good spirits as the nurse was checking on her. She then changed position [...]

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Travel again

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

The dogs have been alone for almost nine hours. Time to check on them. Tammy requested that I bring her toothbrush and toothpaste. I can’t blame her. Her mouth is really dry.

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Ice chips for the sickly

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

Yummy. Who wouldn’t like tons of ice chips? That is currently the staple of her diet. We are still waiting to hear what actions that are to be taken. Tammy is feeling tired and needs a nap. She had a bit of lime jello, applesauce and a grape [...]

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Picture of blockage

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

The gentleman that did the Xray, Shane, was kind enough to give us copies of the three xrays that were taken. He was extremely nice and helpful.
About center of the picture and to the right of the spine, you can see the obstruction. It is a 12mm rock. We [...]

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Crazy Xray controller

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Baby, Kidney Stone

This is the crazy controller for the Xray machine.

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