The Stent

The awful stent is gone. The doctor pulled it out this afternoon. It was one of the most horrible sensations I've ever experienced--the kidney stones rank just worse--and I was pale and shaking when it was over, but it's over. Darwin was in the room with me, which helped.) For the first time in three weeks, it doesn't hurt anymore to stand or bend or go to the bathroom. The doctor has ordered a couple (non-invasive) tests, including an x-ray to see if the stones on the other side have moved. Once those are done, she said she can mostly likely get those out with shock waves and no invasive anything, and won't have to install another stent. Just the thought of another stent makes me shake, so I'm glad to hear that!

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