Friday, November 4, 2011

Something must be done

Saw Dr Shen today and we talked about what to do with the rocks in my pouch.  He said, I could let them stay there as I am currently asymptomatic, but he doesn't recommend it, the rocks may occlude the inlet from my small bowel at any time and I could be obstructed.  So, that'ts not good.  He said not sure what the rocks are made from, they won't go away on their own, and they may even grow.  So, that's not good either.
So, I'm going to go ahead with this procedure with the urologist where he goes in through the stoma with a tool and camera and blasts them apart with his mini jack-hammer.  I discussed my concerns about a urologist messing about with my k-pouch (which of course is made of small bowel) and the risk of the valve being damaged etc. he still says he thinks it is better than open surgery and I trust him.  And he agreed that he or Dr Remzi should be there during the procedure, since a urologist really doesn't know about a k-pouch.  He's just really good with his stone-destructing tool.  So I feel a lot better knowing one of them will be there since this is a 1st time event.  Making history isn't as fun as it sounds.  Hopefully going to do it early December and I'll get a date after I talk to the urologist.
So....
I feel better having had a thorough discussion about it with Dr Shen.  And hopefully in December I'll get rid of these stones.

2 comments:

C Weaver King said...

I was worried about you as there was a long time between posts on the stones they found. I will keep you in my thoughts. Perhaps I will be there at same time as you as Dr.Costedio has scheduled me for several tests and, depending what the tests show, maybe some surgery. I have 1 test on Friday, Dec.2nd, and the next on Monday, Dec. 5th. Surgery will follow right after IF the test results indicate it is needed. When I get there I will ask a nurse about you and how you are doing, but I won't bother you if you don't want company. - Charlotte King

Katie said...

I'll be up there for pre-op testing Nov. 23rd, too bad we won't be there the same day. Let me know if you end up having surgery