Results were mixed

The thing you expect to hear from the surgeon following a procdure is: “Everything went well.” Today we heard: “Results were mixed.” He was able to remove the bladder stones, but couldn’t get the camera up into the kidney in order to remove the troubling stone there (happens 10% of the time). He was able to insert a stent to begin to open the ureter enough for the next time. In short: Kari needs to return in 4 to 6 six weeks.

Our thoughts…

Disappointed that Kari will have to endure more pain (already dealing with this since January, or earlier for all we know).

We were looking forward to moving forward with the next step of stone prevention. Can’t do that without a stone sample (bladder stones don’t count).

We really want Kari to be able to cruise without pain. Can we get there before we embark early June?

UPMC Harrisburg staff were great – felt well cared for. In recovery the nurse asked Kari, “Do you want to see your mom?” Kari gave a big smile. So, as always, Kari is amazing.

We just came home and now Joan is hard at the task at helping Kari finish recovering from today’s procedure.

Pray for her over the next few weeks: to endure the pain, no complications from today’s procedure, patience for us all. Thank you!