Surgery.

Well, Friday came and while most people were celebrating the arrival of the weekend,

I went to the hospital.

It was time to say goodbye to Mr. Kidney Stone.

Now I am one who hates saying goodbye;

I don't like i one bit.

But this was a much needed parting.

I arrived sporting my schools famous sweat pants which were swapped shortly for an awful hospital gown.

Seriously, why do the make those tie in the back? Why not on the side or front?

Then I met the anesthesiologist and doctor and nurse that would be operating one me.

I remember them saying, when you wake, you will think you have to pee, but you won't because we empty your bladder.

Then I was wheeled away and before my head could hit he operating I was out.....

......

The next thing I know, I was back in my room and I suddenly think

I HAVE to pee!

So the nurse rushed in a portable toilet and I try, but nothing comes.

She says to wait fifteen minutes and try again.

Those were the longest 15 minutes of my life.

She brings me water and says lets wait 15 more.

Then, finally, they let me hobble and sway to the bathroom.

My mom holds my hand and I start to go... but I immediately just want to cry because only blood is coming out and it burns!

But i didn't cry.

I went and recovered in my bed and asked my mom how everything went. 

The good news:

She said they scoped the kidney and Mr. Stone had no brothers or sisters.

The bad news:

The scope tore part of the ureter and they had to install a stent (a little tube) inside me to keep it open and let it heal. I must wear this for two weeks.

 An hour later I ask to go home because all i wanted was to curl up in a ball. 

They say okay, gave me 5 prescriptions, and wheeled me out.

So i spent the rest of the day lying in bed.

Thank goodness for amazing moms that come stock you empty cupboards with food and pick up medicine and movies for you!

What has been the most interesting part of all of this, is you get to see what people in your life truly care about you, and those that don't. But mostly, I learned that I have some pretty great people in my life.

And to them, I am SO grateful! 

So for now, its back to managing pain and recovering both inside and out. :)

Here is to getting better each and every day.

Jess