The Siberian American: Health Update: A Minor Setback

Friday, August 19, 2016

Health Update: A Minor Setback

I almost didn’t want to write on the blog today because I’m pretty upset about how yesterday went, but I figured it’s all part of the story. Yesterday, I headed to the urologist hopeful I would be getting my stent out. Because of the stent, I have been dealing with major lower back pain lately. On Sunday, it got so bad I almost blacked out during a walk.


My appointment was at 3:15 p.m., and the doctor didn’t see me till 5 p.m. As a wife of a resident, I understand doctors getting behind schedule (especially if they are called into a surgery), but it was still a little unpleasant. Then the doctor proceeded to tell me he doesn’t think it’s time to take my stent out just yet and that he wants to wait two more weeks. At that point, I’m wondering why I just waited almost two hours (and paid a $50 copay) just to be told I can’t get the stent removed yet. Couldn’t I have gotten that kind of information just as easily in a phone call?

The doctor did confirm to me the pain I have been experiencing is because of the stent, so it’s a bummer that I have to deal with it for two more weeks. The one silver lining is that I get to have the procedure done on September 2 under conscious sedation, so I don’t have to experience the pain of the procedure.

I am trying to remain positive, and I’m truly glad I only have two weeks left to deal with this pain, but I have to admit I’m super disappointed I have to wait even longer before I can really move forward. Here’s hoping the next two weeks pass as quickly as possible!

18 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry about the set back & the pain. I'm glad that you have a date & will be able to be sedated.

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  2. Ugh, that's really disappointing Olya :( It sounds like the doctors are trying to be super conscious about what your body needs to heal, but that's still a bummer for you. I'm sorry you're experiencing so much pain! I hope the next two weeks fly by with little pain!

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  3. My Mom recently received. disappointing news like this, too. It's no fun but luckily nothing is forever and it will pass. Best of luck with the removal and I hope the next two weeks goes by super quickly for you with minimal pain!

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  4. Hope it goes by really fast & the pain eases up some. That's gotta be disappointing.

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  5. I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope the time passes quickly. And really...having to wait two hours and pay just to get that news is so frustrating!

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  6. That is such frustrating news to hear, but good for you for staying positive despite the set back. So sorry about the stent and the pain you're experiencing--hopefully the next two weeks pass quickly!

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  7. I'm sorry about your setback but I'm praying for you and hoping that the next two weeks fly by!

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  8. Oh no that sucks! I know that the pain is very difficult to deal with, so prayers that the next two weeks go quickly for you!

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  9. I am so sorry for the bad news, friend. You will stay in my prayers still! Hoping you get lots of rest and that the next two weeks just zoom by!

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  10. Oh no! How terrible. I'm sorry you had to sit there and wait that long just to find out that you can't have it removed for another two weeks. I'll pray for the pain to subside while you wait!

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  11. Oh no. I know you must be extremely uncomfortable. I can't imagine. I hope these next couple of weeks pass quickly for you!

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  12. I hope you had a good book with you for that two hour wait. That's the only thing that would make it bearable. Sorry to hear about this setback. Hugs.

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  13. I'm sorry you're hurting and are being delayed . . . but it's better to wait another couple of weeks than to have to maybe do it again. Prayers to ease your pain and continue healing!

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  14. Oh no! I hope these next two weeks go by quickly!!! Feel better xo

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  15. I'm sorry to hear the disappointing news especially since it's causing you discomfort and pain. Hope the next 2 weeks fly by quickly for you.

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  16. You poor thing. I'm sorry that you'll be stuck with this pain for another two weeks. Ugh. I would be majorly upset too if I had to sit there that long for something that they could have just called you about. I mean, even the doctor's nurse could have done that & rescheduled you for two weeks. I really hope that these two weeks go by fast for you.

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  17. oh hun, i am so sorry! i know i am behind, but the silver lining there is that it's only 1 week now, right? well, 1 week and 2 days. gah. sorry girl.

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  18. I'm just catching up with your blog today and I'm so happy to hear that the surgery went well despite the hiccups! Argh, and that sucks that you weren't able to remove the stent on this day... Stay positive and hope the pain is more manageable... xx

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