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MissMillie

(39,640 posts)
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 02:56 PM Feb 2025

Good vibes needed

Al's doctor ordered a CT scan to see what might be causing the severe pain in his lower back.

I had thought it may be a kidney stone, which could be serious given that he recently had his prostate removed and a large kidney stone could threaten his reconstructed urinary tract.

But Al actually saw the doctor who definitely told him he did NOT have a kidney stone (although he DOES have a UT infection).

Al just called from the hospital. Technician who took the scan told him there's a possibility he may be admitted--but she did not indicate what for.

She said she took what's called a "wet scan" that the doctors at the hospital will read it and report to Al's doctor who will decide if he needs to be admitted.

So if they're NOT looking for a kidney stone, what the HELL are they looking for?

His post-op visits w/ the urology surgeon went well. Despite the UTI, the surgeon indicated his recovery was on schedule.

I should have gone w/ him to his appointment yesterday. I would have made sure to ask what all of this is about.

Anyway... if you can spare some vibes or some prayers, I'd appreciate it.

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Good vibes needed (Original Post) MissMillie Feb 2025 OP
❤️ underpants Feb 2025 #1
🙏🏻 spanone Feb 2025 #2
💗 Nevilledog Feb 2025 #3
Been going through this - Bladder removed for cancer with a rebuilt urinary tract and a stoma and bag ... marble falls Feb 2025 #4
🙏🙏🙏 LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #5
Praying for the best.. 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #6
❤️❤️❤️ nolabear Feb 2025 #7
Sending prayers and good vibes. Hopefully, the doctors will figure it out soon. LoisB Feb 2025 #8
Sending vibes malaise Feb 2025 #9
Sending healing vibes and energy to Al. StarryNite Feb 2025 #10
((((((....)))))) markie Feb 2025 #11
Sending positive thoughts your way, MissMillie UpInArms Feb 2025 #12
Peace & Good Health Magoo48 Feb 2025 #13
He has them! Good luck ! Karadeniz Feb 2025 #14
Hoping you get some concrete answers and clarification soon. KitFox Feb 2025 #15
Hoping for the best Miss Millie irisblue Feb 2025 #16
Positive Vibrations H2O Man Feb 2025 #17
Sending healing hugs gademocrat7 Feb 2025 #18
Prayers and vibes both senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #19
Good vibes coming Figarosmom Feb 2025 #20
Hopeful wishes for a quick diagnosis, FemDemERA Feb 2025 #21

marble falls

(71,835 posts)
4. Been going through this - Bladder removed for cancer with a rebuilt urinary tract and a stoma and bag ...
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 03:09 PM
Feb 2025

... in 2019. I've had three serious UTIs since that were difficult to figure out where the infect exactly was. Twice just before developing cellulitis.

What really helped me was increasing water intake and walking more. And some serious antibiotics. They'll figure it out and it will get better.

He's obviously survived worse than this and with you advocating for him and giving support, how will this thing not pass?

KitFox

(554 posts)
15. Hoping you get some concrete answers and clarification soon.
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 04:37 PM
Feb 2025

The waiting is equally stressful. Sending caring thoughts and prayers for you both. 🧡

senseandsensibility

(24,876 posts)
19. Prayers and vibes both
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 05:43 PM
Feb 2025

my friend! I hope whatever the problem is can be resolved as easily as possible and with no pain.

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