I'm heading down to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex this morning, for yet another surgical procedure on my kidney. This one's to examine the state of the organ after three previous procedures in a local hospital, about which I wrote extensively earlier this year. According to the DFW specialist - whom I'm told is one of the top urologists in the country - they appear not only to have failed to cure the problem (hydronephrosis), but may actually have damaged the organ and/or the tube(s) leading from it to the bladder. Apparently there is scar tissue buildup that is cause for concern. Today's procedure is to assess the state of my kidney, and decide whether a more invasive procedure will be able to save it, or whether a complete removal will be necessary.
Needless to say, I'm not thrilled about all that . . . or about the prospect of another month or two with an internal stent, which is (to say the least) highly uncomfortable. When you add it on top of my 24/7/365 pain from my disabling spinal injury, it makes me an unhappy camper. In spades. The fact that this will be my 26th procedure under full anesthetic makes it even worse. One can't help wondering if, one of these days, one isn't going to wake up. This gets old, quickly.
I won't be in blogging mode for at least two days, Wednesday and Thursday. All being well, I'll be able to post something on Friday 11/15: but if I'm admitted to hospital for a longer period, that may not work well, either. If that happens, I'll ask my wife to put up a progress report, either here or on her blog. Also, I won't be around to moderate comments, so if you leave one, don't expect it to appear until I'm able to get back to my computer.
I'll be very grateful for prayers for healing and Divine mercy, if you share my faith in such things. If you don't, think kindly thoughts at me and the surgical team.
Peter
31 comments:
Sending prayers on your behalf.
Thank you for your explanation of your absence. Please attend to your needs and required treatments - I hope the future corrects any mistake and finds you healing well.
I'll pray for you. A stent is not fun, i had one for 8 months
Exile1981
Prayers for a successful procedure and full recovery.
Long time lurker. Seriously enjoy your blog. My wife and I will be praying that God has His hand on you and your medical team as you go through this. Also for a rapid and complete recovery.
You have my Prayers Sir!
Get well soon, BRMan! This is a good time to take a rest. :)
Prayers for your revovery
Praying for your prompt recovery, I need some more Ames books
All the best from Canada
Definitely am praying for surgical success, and miraculous recovery. (Same as Karl- long time lurker/content enjoyer.)
Peter,
You have been in my prayers, and will continue to be prayed for. Take care of yourself. - Bob G
Prayers sent. Yer a good man!
Prayers Up, BRM.
Praying for all the best for the path forward - I hope the specialist finds minimal and correctable problems and that you are quickly on the mend.
Prayers up for a final decision and no more surgeries!
Prayers and best wishes for a good result and a quick recovery.
Prayers sent up.
Sorry about your treatment at the hands of DEI American medicine. Sending prayers.
Happy thoughts
You will be in my prayers. God speed your recovery.
Prayers out.
Praying for you and a swift recovery.
I'll alert my prayer team today. (The lengths men will go to in order to get out of Christmas shopping, I swear! ;) )
TXRed
Prayers up!
Thoughts, prayers, and hugs. Maybe a little sage too - covering all the bases. May the surgery bring good news and your recovery be gentle.
SLee
Praying for God's perfect will for you and your family, and wisdom for your surgical team. May he hold you in His peace always.
Will absolutely send prayers!
Hope it goes well for you, mate. I like your blog - and find it amazing that you can write it so well and so even-handedly while in that 'orrible pain. Getting old's a bugger. (but beats the alternative, as they say).
I'm not a praying man, but I'll do the best I can for you.
Best wishes, Sir.
I will be praying for a successful outcome to the surgery and full recovery. I own many of your books and have made your blog a daily visit. You will be missed while having the surgery and I’ll be praying that the outcome will be far less pain for you and a full recovery. Hope you’ll have a chance to enjoy the music you’ve shared with us so often. Your wife will also be in my prayers.
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