cut or not to cut

by **Abitaman** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:40 am

Hey,
Was just emailing yall for your prayer. I go into the hospital (again) tomorrow to try and get rid of this kidney stone. I went in the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the were unable to get it out. So they put a stint in (which is worse than having a stone) in hopes of expanding the tube between my bladder and kidney. I was also referred to a Doctor in Jackson, TN to have the stone blasted (since Dyersburg does not have the equipment). Had the hospital date and everything set up but the doctor said no because he does not like my insurance (why he didn't say this from the beginning I do not know). Since then I had another doctor in Jackson say no (because I was under the care of another doctor he said he started it let him finish it), and been to Memphis 3 times were I was told no (one said he doesn't do that procedure anymore, and another who thought the rate of success was to small, less than 40% due to were the stone is located).
So I'm back to the doctor were it all started. If he can not pull it out (last time he couldn't due to too much scar tissue from the one I had removed in 99), he will cut it out, which is major surgery.
SO, PLEASE pray that he will be able to pull them out tomorrow, and if he can't I will recover quickly since I only have 3 or 4 weeks left on medical leave with school. Would hate to kicked out with less than a half a year left. But he does cut me open, I will not be able to drive for 4 weeks (and I have an 1hr 20min drive one way to school each day).
I hated to do it, but I pressed decimation suite against first doctor, with the tencare insurance board, but that will not help me with this, maybe will help someone down the line.
Also keep my family in prayer, since I maybe laid up for a few weeks. Tammy works and we have the 3 kids (which are doing good), but I is hard for her.
For all those who pray, please say one for me, Thanks-ERIC

by **Clasicrockldy** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:44 am

Abitaman.........

You and your family have my prayers in this difficult time. I do hope that they can pull them out and you won't go into surgery.

When you can, keep us updated.......

by *Laura » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:46 am

Eric,I am so sorry you have to go through all this pain at this time of the year...

Hopefully you will get rid of your problem and regain your health soon.

Take care and much luck with the surgery,if you will have to do it.Hope not..
I'll keep you and your family in my thoughs.

by **donnaplease** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:30 am

I'm sending one up for you, Eric. :wink:

by **Granny** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:48 am

Good luck tomorrow and hope they are able to retrieve the stone....

by **JrnyScarab** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:23 am

Ok. Here's a prayer thread that's worth it. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Good luck!

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:38 am

eric,, you and i have never really spoken.. man ,, i am pulling for you on this,, if its unsuccessful,, which it will not be, have you considered the ultra sonic technique,, where they try to blast it apart from the outside,, i think they still have to put u under, but you would pass minute particles instead of that grass bur your dealing with ,, oh heck i know you know all the methods.. keep us informed dude!! did you ever send deano that bible

??

j/k dean..btw eric,, it may not be a kidney stone,, dude,, have u been around any large animals lately??? (humor man)

by **Abitaman** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:08 pm

LarryFromNextDoor wrote:eric,, you and i have never really spoken.. man ,, i am pulling for you on this,, if its unsuccessful,, which it will not be, have you considered the ultra sonic technique,, where they try to blast it apart from the outside,, i think they still have to put u under, but you would pass minute particles instead of that grass bur your dealing with ,, oh heck i know you know all the methods.. keep us informed dude!! did you ever send deano that bible ?? j/k dean..btw eric,, it may not be a kidney stone,, dude,, have u been around any large animals lately??? (humor man)

NO, I have not sent it to Deano, I have it, put it back waiting for the mp3 bibles I was getting to (which I lack one disk on), thought I woauld send all together, and forgot

. Hopefully soon-ERIC

by **ohsherrie** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:16 pm

I'm pulling for you Eric. My thoughts and best wishes are with you. You're one of the good guys.

by **knox** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:36 pm

Eric,

My thoughts and prayers for you as well. Get well soon! Those things are awful...

by **harko** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:49 pm

Eric,

I've had trouble with kidney stones also, and I know what pain you must be in. I'll keep you in my prayers.

by **JeremyP** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:12 pm

I had a kidney stone when I was 16. I know how painful they are and my prayers are definitely with you.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:47 pm

I can't believe they're making you go through all that without trying lithotripsy first.
Christ what's wrong with these people. And all b/c they don't like your insurance. Pffft!!
That's ridiculous.

by **Just Mindy** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:59 pm

Hang in there, Eric...I hope you'll be feeling better soon.

Surgery is not fun, been there too many times myself :cry:

I hope today goes well for you and that you don't need the surgery.

Let us know how you're doing.

by **Abitaman** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:43 am

Hey everyone, it the day after the Kidney stone/hospital. I STILL have the stone. The could not get it out, and the doctor said he just couldn't cut me open when there are still other options open. Cutting me open would have been major surgery with a long recoup time. I have school to start back to here in a couple of weeks. So he has set up an appointment for me Wed. in Nashville with a doctor who can do laser and lip. So maybe a week after seeing this doctor I can get it out. Please pray that this comes to an end soon.

by **knox** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:49 am

Still wishing you well!

by **Jeremey** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:52 am

Hope you get better soon, Eric!

by **Abitaman** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:29 pm

I have to be in Nashville tomorrow, for laser surgery, or what ever it is called, at 6 am. 3 hour drive. Pray for safe "journey", and that the stone is gotten out, and the doctor doesn't go wild the laser and slice any thing else

. Talk to yall later in the week-ERIC

by **Clasicrockldy** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:39 pm

Abitaman wrote:Hey everyone, it the day after the Kidney stone/hospital. I STILL have the stone. The could not get it out, and the doctor said he just couldn't cut me open when there are still other options open. Cutting me open would have been major surgery with a long recoup time. I have school to start back to here in a couple of weeks. So he has set up an appointment for me Wed. in Nashville with a doctor who can do laser and lip. So maybe a week after seeing this doctor I can get it out. Please pray that this comes to an end soon.

I will do just that, Eric !

by **Blueskies** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:43 pm

Abitaman wrote:I have to be in Nashville tomorrow, for laser surgery, or what ever it is called, at 6 am. 3 hour drive. Pray for safe "journey", and that the stone is gotten out, and the doctor doesn't go wild the laser and slice any thing else . Talk to yall later in the week-ERIC

...Best of luck, Eric...hope everything turns out well for you......your in my prayer tonight!

by **Moon Beam** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:04 pm

I've been praying for you all along Sir.
I'll continue with more and you'll be one
of the first tonight when the big guy and
I have our nightly pow wow.

Hope your travel is safe and speedy tomorrow.
Let us know how your doing when this ordeals done.

by AR » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:53 pm

"Don't crack the stone! Don't fracture the........."

Sorry, couldn't resist. :wink:

Hopefully you'll pass that damn thing. Good luck bro. Hope you can avoid the knife.

by **Rockindeano** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:58 pm

LarryFromNextDoor wrote:keep us informed dude!! did you ever send deano that bible ?? j/k dean..btw eric,, it may not be a kidney stone,, dude,, have u been around any large animals lately??? (humor man)

I have that Book memorized. No need to send me it.

It's just most of the time, I refuse to listen to what it says.

by **Red13JoePa** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:45 am

Abs, big daddy, get well SOON cuz I need another copy of that Perry Detroit '94 show on cd

by **Clasicrockldy** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:38 am

Red13JoePa wrote:Abs, big daddy, get well SOON cuz I need another copy of that Perry Detroit '94 show on cd

Ummm Red13.............. Perry Detroit '94?............ hmmmmmm I didn't know one existed. Care to share friend?

by **Red13JoePa** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:09 am

Clasicrockldy wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote:Abs, big daddy, get well SOON cuz I need another copy of that Perry Detroit '94 show on cd

Ummm Red13.............. Perry Detroit '94?............ hmmmmmm I didn't know one existed. Care to share friend?

I would share, if #1 I had a gd burner that worked and #2, I didn't LOSE the damn thing.

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:11 am

Red13JoePa wrote:
Clasicrockldy wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote:Abs, big daddy, get well SOON cuz I need another copy of that Perry Detroit '94 show on cd

Ummm Red13.............. Perry Detroit '94?............ hmmmmmm I didn't know one existed. Care to share friend?

I would share, if #1 I had a gd burner that worked and #2, I didn't LOSE the damn thing.

Why didn't someone give you a new burner for Xmas?

by **Clasicrockldy** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:14 am

Red13JoePa wrote:
Clasicrockldy wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote:Abs, big daddy, get well SOON cuz I need another copy of that Perry Detroit '94 show on cd

Ummm Red13.............. Perry Detroit '94?............ hmmmmmm I didn't know one existed. Care to share friend?

I would share, if #1 I had a gd burner that worked and #2, I didn't LOSE the damn thing.

Well, damn 13........... I guess you will have to wait for Abitaman. I don't have that show on my list. Would love to have it though.

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:17 am

Got back just a little while ago. A wasted trip. Got down there, insurance had approved everything, but the hospital had not. Since it was an out of network hospital (they all are in Nashville area, but that is the only place that does laser), the hospital has to write a n contract with the insurance company, which tales about 3 to 4 days. Hospital said I could still go with the operation, but I would be responsible for the bill, if insurance didn't pay (which without a contract could happen). So I'm back home waiting..........-ERIC

by **Natalie** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:22 am

Abitaman wrote:Got back just a little while ago. A wasted trip. Got down there, insurance had approved everything, but the hospital had not. Since it was an out of network hospital (they all are in Nashville area, but that is the only place that does laser), the hospital has to write a n contract with the insurance company, which tales about 3 to 4 days. Hospital said I could still go with the operation, but I would be responsible for the bill, if insurance didn't pay (which without a contract could happen). So I'm back home waiting..........-ERIC

I'm sorry to hear that Eric. I HATE dealing with insurance companies and even worse is Medicare-and I have to do it everyday. It is such a pain!! That it is terrible because I assume you are in pain and now you have to suffer longer just because someone didn't do the necessary preparation for your surgery and worse yet because your insurance company has probably made it is difficult as possible. They seem to love to make people jump through hoops for no good reason!

MR

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