I'm not a radiologist, but just by looking at this picture and seeing what is measured, I would guess...that isn't normal! Unfortunately, it is a pic of my abdomen. In the last 2 weeks, I've seen a general surgeon, radiologist, 2 urologists, 2 different admissions teams and a pre-op clinic. I've had a sonogram, 2 different CT scans, chest X-ray, EKG and several tubes of blood drawn.
Apparently, there is a small funnel that leads from the kidney into the ureter to the bladder. Mine has an obstruction. They call this a UPJO. It is blocked, for some unknown reason, and fluid is backing up causing it to swell. This swelling is causing fluid on my right kidney. They call this hydronephrosis stage 4+. At one of my CT scans they said the kidney still looked healthy. So that brings us up to today.
At 10:30, I will be checking into Wesley Hospital to have surgery. I will be having robotic laproscopic pyloplasty to remove the section of the area that is having problems. I may have to stay at the hospital 1-2 nights, but then I'll be home. If you get a moment, think of me and hope everything will go well.
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I've been thinking of you since I woke up, I'll be there as soon as I can. Happy thoughts your way Big Sister!!! I love you!
Praying for a speedy and complete recovery. Love you!
I am glad that I could be there before and after the surgery.....you are a real trooper...and I am sure that before you know it....you will be telling people stories about the experience....and what it means to you.....I love you....Dad
I am glad that I could be there before and after the surgery.....you are a real trooper...and I am sure that before you know it....you will be telling people stories about the experience....and what it means to you.....I love you....Dad
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