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I'm scheduled for lithotripsy on June 2. I presume they will do an xray before the procedure to make sure the darn kidney stone is still there. I am such a nervous wreck, I ate 4 macaron today-- about the only cookie-type thing I can eat because it's egg whites/no flour. But still plenty of sugar. I'm not really scared of the procedure. I really trust the doctor. But thanks to my giant deductible, this is going to cost me a fortune, and it's really upsetting. My sister keeps saying, remember, it's only money, it's your health that matters, but that doesn't make me feel any better about emptying out my bank account and more to pay for this. I should have had the sense to wait 8 months til I'm on Medicare to get this kidney stone! And another thing: I think that the hospital should qualify my Carson as a service dog and let me bring him into the operating room with me and cuddle him. I don't think he would like to be pummeled by sound waves though, but I always feel better when I'm carrying Carson around.
Diet Calendar Entries for 23 May 2016:
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1720 kcal
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Fat: 65.85g | Prot: 106.49g | Carb: 180.11g.
Breakfast: Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cabot Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Fennel Bulk, Walleye Pike (Fish). Lunch: Fresh & Easy Organic Marinara Sauce with Eggplant, Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese (Shredded), Publix Hot Italian Chicken Sausage, Orgran Orgran buckwheat pasta spirals. Dinner: Taziki's Tomato Cucumber Salad, Trader Joe's Artichoke & Hearts of Palm Salad, Turkey Meatloaf-Creole Style - Gluten Free. Snacks/Other: Lette Chocolate Macaron, Frieda's Cara Cara Oranges, Ghirardelli Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree (1), Egg Salad, Le Pain des Fleurs Buckwheat Crispbread. more...
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2204 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Driving - 1 hour, Shopping - 20 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 20 minutes, Desk Work - 6 hours, Cooking in Kitchen - 40 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours, Resting - 6 hours and 30 minutes, Sitting - 2 hours, Clearing/washing dishes - 10 minutes. more...
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Hang in there, give Carson a cuddle from us <3
23 May 16 by member: Becca P
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It IS only money, it IS your health were talking about BUT the cost of good medical care is atrocious. Try not to stress too much about all that's going on. Even as I type that I'm thinking "yea, right kim, good advice why don't you take it". Easier said than done. Just know that you have much support here, people thinking good thoughts your way. Is the pain under control?
24 May 16 by member: Rckc
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It's terrible that health care is super expensive in the U.S. You do need to have this taken care of now because if you wait you risk damage to your kidneys and trust me you don't want that. I am dealing with a kidney issue myself and once the damage is done it's done. It would be nice to allow Carson in the operating room, but of course that's not feasible. Hang in there dear. Hugs and prayers.
24 May 16 by member: Engeland
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Bless your heart! Give little Carsen a bunch of cuddles before the lithotripsy. Are you in pain right now? I know you will feel so much better and after that stone is gone! Hugs!
24 May 16 by member: Mom2Boxers
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Thanks everyone. Pain was OK until a couple hours ago, and now it's really bad for the first time since last Thursday. I am going to try taking another Motrin, but if that doesn't work, I'm going to end up forced to take oxycodone, which I was trying to avoid because then I can't drive or think sensibly. So cross your fingers that the Motrin does the job. I really appreciate the support.
24 May 16 by member: Hermiones Mom
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I really feel for you dear. You can always try half the dose of oxy and see if that works. Oxy is pretty heavy and if you can get by with the Motrin then do that. I don't do well with narcs myself. Fingers crossed the Motrin works for you. It's good you have Carson for comfort.
24 May 16 by member: Engeland
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I hate oxy. They gave it to me when I herniated discs in my back, and if I took it I kept falling asleep without warning. I'd be in the middle of a conversation with a client and I had to say: Sorry, I have to go to sleep now. It didn't take very long before I just stopped taking it and gritted my teeth.
24 May 16 by member: Hermiones Mom
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Hermiones Mom, My prayers are with you now and on June 2nd.
24 May 16 by member: DMZur
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I'm so sorry to hear that you are suffering so. Good luck getting it all resolved.
25 May 16 by member: kpwcalories
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Might be the stone is on the move, too. You might be trying to pass it? Praying for relief for you! Hugs!
25 May 16 by member: Mom2Boxers
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