Mom update

[quinn222]

It's been a very long day. Things went fairly well today. The Dr. was unable to solve the problem but he was able to get access to the duct and insert a stent as a temporary measure. Since my mom's anatomy is so very different fro the standard following previous surgery the tools that are designed for a standard anatomy wouldn't work. He's ordering special ones and will have another go at it in a month or two. In the meanwhile the stent should provide her some relief from the pain and medication may dissolve some of the stones in the duct.

So he wasn't able to complete the procedure but he was able to get more done than he feared and was able to map out a plan for the follow-up procedure down the road.

Thanks for all your kind thoughts, they are greatly appreciated.

Comments

[joesther.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update: I was thinking of you today. It sounds... cautiously optimistic?... for now?

*hugs*

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think cautiously optimistic is about right.

[rhiannonhero.livejournal.com]

Gosh, I hope things go better next time. I'm thinking of you guys. :(

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm actually feeling a bit better about it now. Having a plan helps.

[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

I'm still thinking about you and your mom and sending positive thoughts.

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much

[damietta.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the pain relief will help her body relax and heal a little.

You and your mom are in my thoughts.

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Thanks

The operation

[fansee.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update - much appreciated. You've both been in my thoughts.

The outcome wasn't unexpected but is nevertheless disappointing. The stent IS good news, and I hope it does bring your mother relief. The problem with pain killers is that, although they may ameliorate the pain, they often have undesirable side effects. So if she can be kept comfortable with less medication, that's all to the good. I do hope the meds will work on at least some of the stones.

Will your mother be able to go home until the second surgery?

My father was a urologic surgeon. Someday, when I have diarrhea of the fingers, I'll tell you about my brother and the Mason jar in the bathroom, if you'd like. FanSee

Re: The operation

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Yes, she is home. The Dr. doesn't want her in the hospital if he can help it because of infections etc.

[yetunknown.livejournal.com]

under the circumstances, that sounds optimistic. I hope things will improve. *hugs*

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think it is optimistic. Going in no one really had a clue. Now there is a plan, which helps.

[mi-nion.livejournal.com]

Well that sounds like a step in the right direction. Hopefully the stent will give the relief she needs and the next procedure will correct things.

[quinn222.livejournal.com]

Exactly, it is a step in the right direction. It's disappointing they couldn't do it but we knew going in they probably wouldn't be able to. At least now we have a plan.

[vampgaia.livejournal.com]

I am glad to hear about your Mom's progress. I will continue to send positive energy and prayers your way.