Wednesday, August 20, 2008

VESCICOURETERIC REFLUX

After a trip to Primary Childrens, a cathader, some dye, and some x-rays, it is determined that #3 has faulty plumbing. We can get her on daily antibiotics for the next 5 years and hope that she falls into the 25% that corrects itself, or we can go with the 99 % success rate surgery. I am currently looking online for instructions for a Do-it-yourself Ureter/Bladder reconstruction surgery. I think i can handle it. The doctor drew some pictures of what the surgery consists of on a dry erase board and it doesn't look too complicated. Besides, we have RONCO knives that are guaranteed to stay sharp for life so i could cut through a metal can and still have a sharp knife for the surgery.

6 comments:

Mandy said...

Oh a friend of mines daughter had it done last year and it was rough going for a few days, but if thats what it takes to fix her then ya gotta do what ya gotta do. If you want I can lead you over to her blog, where she documented the whole fun experience.

Mandy said...

Oh and just an FYI that you may already know about since word travels fast these days. But since he was your neighbor to for awhile, thought I would let you know that Helmut Fischer died today. Passed out at Home Depot and couldn't be revived. Strange

Megan said...

mandy:
That makes me sad about Bro. Fischer. Email or post your friends blog please.

Jill said...

Hey guys,

I had that same surgery when I was about five. Just get it done. She'll be much better off.

Megan said...

Jill,
She's scheduled for surgery in a couple of weeks. Although Seth is a handyman, I nixed his do-it-yourself idea :).

Jill said...

Good luck. Miles has had two surgeries at primary. They are the best....but it's still scary when it's your baby.