Feeling Bummed

[goofydad621]

Leaving next Saturday the 23rd days just got out of Doctors office, He said cancel your trip. I have a blockage near my kidney and he said that it is really not safe for me to go, need to have surgery he is now going to get me in for surgery on the 21st. Will break up the stone, and put a stent in and said I won't feel great but should be safe to travel and the discomfort will be less then I am in now.

I am SO BUMMED, if it was not for our DD8 I would just cancel. The way mine and my wifes work schedule is would really be able to go again for at least 6-8 months. I can't do that to my daughter, the thought breaks my heart.

Sorry for the down post just really feeling low.........

 

[amy4bruce]

Okay, first of all, stop worrying about this. I've had it, it's not so bad.

Basically, what the stint does is keep your urine free-flowing. You won't have any kind of blockage problem with that. The only reason you'll know that it's there is (and I can't sugarcoat this) it will hurt when you go to the bathroom.

The pain is of a low-level sort. It isn't sharp, but you know it's there. Passing a kidney stone on your own is much, much more painful.

As far as the procedure goes, you're unconscious during that. Recovery is almost instantaneous. You'll go in in the morning, wake up sometime in the afternoon, and you'll be fine. You'll be a little scared at first, because the urine is filled with blood, but that goes away.

You will function totally normally. The only one who will know anything is you.

Lots and lots of pixie dust. When you see the look on your daughter's face, you won't even remember the pain.

 

[Frantasmic]

Can they not do lithotripsy?

 

[Evil Queen]

Hope you feel well.

My sister had this over the summer, and she still went on 3 summer vacations. So it can turn out ok.

 

[amy4bruce]

Can they not do lithotripsy?

This may be lithotripsy. If he has a blockage, it's really big. They'll probably use lasers first (unless they've already tried) and then go for lithotripsy (shock waves).

The problem is that it probably won't break up the entire thing, hence the need for the stint. Also, if it is lithotripsy, you do feel kind of beaten up the next day. I've had both. I was perfectly functional after the lithotripsy, but I was sore for a day or two. From what I understand, it's much better than it used to be, but that may only be my interpretation.

 

[goofydad621]

Thanks everybody

Amy4Bruce

That is what I needed to hear, I can't wait to see her eyes light up.
The funny thing is my DW just had her gall bladder out about 2 weeks ago and I was worrying that she would not feel up to the trip. The joke is on me yet again....lol

 

[BeautyNBeast]

Get better quick!

 

[the Fidge]

Well Goofy Dad I am delighted that you went to the Doctor !!!! Good Job!!!

I am so glad that they were able to find what was making you ill and are able to address now so you can be at home.

Could you imagine trying to the pass the stone at WDW not a keepsake you would cherish I think! I pray you have a healthy and speedy recovery! Just think you eyes will not be gazing into your daughters from a hospital bed in Florida!!!

Good work on having this looked at before your trip!!! Speedy recovery!!!

 

[Evil Queen]

Goofydad-I'm keeping y'all in my thoughts.

It will work out, and you all will have a great time. Just pace yourselves if you need to.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

Is there any place better on earth to recouperate than DISNEY?

I hope all of you have the most wonderful time!

 

[amy4bruce]

Thanks everybody

Amy4Bruce

That is what I needed to hear, I can't wait to see her eyes light up.
The funny thing is my DW just had her gall bladder out about 2 weeks ago and I was worrying that she would not feel up to the trip. The joke is on me yet again....lol

Interestingly enough, DW has had her gall bladder out. That was done arthroscopically, which, given your wife's recovery, I assume hers was as well.

That's a nice thing about modern medicine - recovery time.

By the way, DW, DD6 and I'll be at WDW the same time you are. Maybe we'll run into each other. Stranger things have happened.

 

[munchkin bunchkin]

for you and just remember to take it slow and easy , I'm certain your DD will understand and will appreciate you even more for making her dreams come true!

 

[amy4bruce]

Disney Dad-
This is the DW part of amy4bruce. DH has all the kidney stone experience!
Each and everytime he had a proceedure he was fine in 24 hours. Feel free to PM us if you have any questions. Where are you staying? We are at the POP from 9/22-10/1. We just can't wait! We will have LGHDPC hanging from our backpacks! Feel free to say hi! Our DD6 will have us in tow!

I am also sending you and your family lots of pixie dust!

 

[DisneyFairy19]

Feel Better.. You will be in my prayers

 

[Boncho]

Hope you and your wife are feeling better soon and I'm glad you both looked after these medical issues before you went. So many people leave these things way too long and it only makes it worse. Just pace yourselves and have a great time. Sending lots of pixie dust your way.

 

[tadamom]

Sending lots of pixie dust your way and hope you have a speedy recovery!!

 

[PeachesDoesHair]

Hope everything heals quickly!

 

[MissMichelle]

FEEL BETTER GOOFYDAD!!! We all WILL see you in WDW...b/c you WILL be there I'll be @ CSR from 9/25-10/1 Everything will work out...Tons of pixie dust on it's way to you and your family

 

[Bama_C]

You can really enjoy WDW when you are able to go back!! Look forward to that clean bill of health as much as you look forward to WDW. I know it's rough to have to cancel, though.

Sending prayers for you!

 

[Kanikazi]

How disappointing...hope all goes well and you are replanning your missed trip very soon!