As you might know, Julene has been having kidney stone problems again. At first, she thought she was having trouble passing a stone. However, when she had imaging done, it showed one very large stone and a slightly smaller stone in her right kidney, neither of which had even a prayer of passing, as they were both so large. The solution – lithotripsy.
In extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), shock waves pass through your skin, until they hit the kidney stones, which break down into small, sand-like pieces and pass out through the urinary tract. It typically takes a few days of recovery. Some complications are possible – blood in the urine after the treatment and brusing are very common. Some have described the after effects as feeling like you suffered a series of kidney punches.
Julene underwent lithotripsy today at a local surgical center. Naturally, Julene is feeling pretty achy about now, but she seems relieved to just be done with the procedure. We have been very fortunate to have great help from the Grandmas watching the kids and from our ward bringing meals.
On top of it all, Benjamin started a fever and a cold today. He has been uncharacteristically unhappy, which is obviously indicative of how rotten he feels. I feel like we are recycling the last few months. This, too, will pass (I hope).
Standing as A Witness
7 years ago
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That sounds like no fun. Watching her walk tonight was painful. I hope this won't ever have to be an option in the future. It always seem like when the mommy isn't well the baby isn't well. Moms are truly connected to their children.
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