Hosptal For Christmas. :O(

[Julia_in_Pa]

Hi everyone,

I ws rushed by ambulance to the ER yesterday afternoon.
Last night I went through surgery to have stones removed from my kidney. I'm in alot of pain but morphine is working to an extent.
Due to the stone blocking fluid my kidney ruptured causing some serious issues.
I'm running a temp of 102F. I keep kicking off my covers and the nurses keep putting them back on me! LOL!!
I'm in here for at least three more days according to the doctor.
I love you all and will read what all of ou have written when I fel a little better.
God bless you all and Merry Christmas. :battingeyelashes:


Julia

[Michelle James]

I'm so sorry to hear that you are ill. Please get better soon and let me know how you are doing. Oh and enjoy the morphine.

[Barbara_Jean]

So sorry to hear you are in the hospital for Christmas. I hope you will recover very soon. If there is a TV in your room, at least you can watch some Christmas Movies today and stay in the spirit!

[Shelly Preston]

Hi Julia

I am sorry to hear you are in so much pain and your Christmas is not so merry.

Kidney stones are bad enough without complications

Best wishes for a speedy recovery :hugs:

[Cindy M]

You are in my prayers, Julia. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[PaulaAnn]

Oh my ,so sorry to hear about your difficulties .My prayers for your speedy recovery.I always read your posts;like your style .
So get well hon,Merry Xmas to you.
Paula.

[Zenith]

Bad timing. Visit with us when you feel up to it. Best to you and hope you feel better ASAP. :hugs:

[sandra-leigh]

Yikes, what a way to spend Christmas. But at least you have come through it.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[boardpuppy]

I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. Although going through a bad patch (not in hospital) I fully understand and reccamend(SP) the recovery exercises not quite to the limit and still leave yourself enough energy to still get home.
Alice

[Emma Leigh]

May I wish you a speedy recovery Julia, I have also done Christmas in hospital, and found it doubly depressing.

[Longing2be-Trisha]

OMG Julie that is awful! I am glad they got to you in time and took care of the problem. now you listen to the doctor and nurses sweety and rest so you can heal.

Love you!
Big Warm Hugs!
God is watching over you!

[LeaP]

Wow - close call, Julia. I hope all heals quickly and well!

Lea

[crystalann]

Hope you have a speedy recovery:sad:

[Eryn]

Get better soon! It's seldom a good time to be in the body shop but we're thinking good thoughts for you!

[Jordie]

Julia,

You are already healed. Please rest and let your body take care of the rest. Our prayers to you for a speedy recovery. You are adorable.

Peace and health

Jordie

[Melody Moore]

Hi Julia, sorry to hear about the bad news,
here is to hoping you get better soon and in
time to enjoy the holiday season Xx

[josee]

Sorry to hear about your kidney stones. At least you already got them out. The worst should be over.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Babeba]

Get better soon! Rest well, and enjoy the quiet.

[ReneeT]

Julia,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am sorry this happened to you

[Andy66]

Aw, poor you. :sad: I hope you feel better fast.

[Starling]

Holy Smokes, Julia! I've split a gut laughing, but never ruptured a kidney. That must hurt like crazy. Get out of that hospital ASAP--there are sick people in there!

:) Lallie

[Steph.TS]

I can't imagine the pain you must be in, I hope you recover quickly.

[Marleena]

Here's hoping you get away from hospital food real quick! I wish you a speedy recovery Julia! All the best.

[*Vanessa*]

Hi Julia
Sorry to read this - hope you recover in a real hurry as you are missed around here. :)

Vanessa

[JC]

Take care anf at least it is the covers that are being kicked...not nurses.

[Missy Tanya]

I know just how you feel. Ten years ago I was in a hospital with kidney stones and ended up having surgery to remove one two weeks later. Was too big to pass or deal with some other way. But what I want to say was, morphine didn't do one bit for my pain. I had Toradol , the first night in. Before the needle was removed, the pain was receding. Two day's later and back into the hospital and 4 shots of morphine in a hour I was ready to cut out my own kidney and hand it to them to remove the stones. Got them to check my records from the night before and low and behold I had Toradol. Five minutes later the same thing, reduced pain before she removed the needle. So ten years later I still remember Toradol. Cause the specialist that removed my jelly bean size stone through my, well man part, told me I would have to cut out the fast food, ice cream, and milk or see him again in five years. I told him to just go ahead and make a appointment, cause that an't happening.. But ten years later, I have missed that appointment, so far. Maybe dressing has something to do with it.. You think??

Best wishes, and speedy recovery, Tanya

[Maria in heels]

Julia...thats horrible news! Heres hoping that you have a speedy recovery, and everything goes ok...!

[IamSara]

I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. I am praying for your speedy recovery.

[Shapeshiffter]

Sympathy................................

[debbeelee1]

Get well Julia! Hope you are outta there and back to normal in no time!

[larry]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I had a chuckle out of the nurse story. I am a Marine and was crawling on the ER floor when I had mine. Then the nurse kept pulling up my covers in ER and I said "look lady I have nothing down there you have not seen and those covers are driving me crazy" she left me alone and pulled the curtains. I know how you feel. Good luck.

[stefan37]

Julia,

Sorry to hear of your illness at this festive time of year, Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[donnalee]

Oh Julia, I'm so sorry to hear that! It must be very painful. Morphine is no fun when you actually need it! Please, get well soon.

[Kelly DeWinter]

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Get Well Soon Julia !

[Renee W]

As a veteran kidney stone sufferer, I'm wishing you a speedy recovery.

I have had kidney stone issues for over 30 years. I've had them come out on their own, had them removed through an existing opening and I've I had lithotripsy on the last 2. First time I had the litho, it sucked, they didn't blast it into small enough pieces so I had massive pain and repeated trips to the ER until the remnants flushed out of my system.

The last one I had was very similar to yours. Large stone at the beginning of the ureter partially blocking the kidney. The only pain I would have would be a dull ache if the kidney was backing up after drinking too many fluids too fast. I learned to moderate my fluid intake. Had an idea it was a kidney stone, just wasn't the usual sharp pain, but scans showed it was one about 3/4 inch diameter. They lithoed that one and it came out like fine sand less than a day later.

A few words to those who may have had stones in the past. You know the pain, you know it's strong, you may have meds available to keep the pain in check, that's good (kind of). Remember, it only hurts when the stone is moving, so if the pain goes away either A: you passed the stone or B: the stone is stuck. When ever I have the pain now a days, I'll medicate, but I will also float some toilet paper in the bowl each time I go number one and aim for that to catch any possible stone. If I don't see a stone in a few days, I'll see my urologist.

My comments above should NOT be considered medical advice, they are simple my experiences and opinions on the subject. Please see your own medical professional if you think you have kidney stone problems.

[Julia_in_Pa]

Hello everyone,

I'm writing this to you from the hospital where I remain until at least tomorrow.
I have a stint placed inside my kidney and it seems to be holding it's own and allowing fluid to pass.
In a few weeks they will attempt to remove the very large stone that is currently not allowing fluid to pass.
I will let everyone know when I'm back home.

Thank you so very much for all of your kind words, it means more to me than you know. :O)


Julia

[Melody Moore]

Keep your chin up girl, I know its not a good place to be, but hopefully they will get it
sorted out quickly and you can get back home again. Anyway, I am curious to know
what the symptoms were that led up to this that could be early warning signs of this
type of condition. And do you know if this could be hormone related as well similar to
the issues with the liver and gall bladder?

[morgan51]

Julia I know those are very painful.My heart goes out to you wishing a speedy recovery to you get well soon..

[Jordie]

Julia,

I wish you a very quick recovery. Stay in touch.

Merry Christmas