Yeah, you can live with one kidney, but it requires a very monitored diet and lifestyle, which is the main reason I opted for surgery in the fist place. However, the risk factor is the actual surgery itself. Because of the way it's done, it's very easy for something to go wrong. They're essentially cutting the knot out, then stitching the tube back. The thing is, the surgeons can't actually see what's going on, and there's so much other stuff it's kind of scary to think about it so I'll shut up know. I'm giving myself nightmares! Haha.
I know this is nothing in comparison. But I used to have a rotting tooth, that had me in constant intense pain, it had rotted away to the point that there was a hole in the middle that I could feel my gum through, anyway when I went to have it removed so the pain would stop the dentist advised me of serious pain after the anaesthetic ran out and because the tooth was strangely close to a nerve, he advised that there was a significant chance that part of my mouth would forever feel numb. I did not experience either the pain, unless I touched where my tooth used to be, nor did I fail to regain full feeling. Anyway I guess the moral is that doctors need to make you aware of all the risks however remote they are. Not that I know how remote your chances are. Ah I'm getting sad now.
Ah, I understand. Well, it's true that any surgery can be life threatening, even when they pull a tooth. Since I'm not a doctor, though, I better shut up too.
Lupr, can't they use fiber optic cameras for better visibility? Or do you not know? Also, no need to be giving yourself nightmares. Just try not to think about it. Unless you get epic inspirations for your art, which I thoroughly enjoyed on DA.
I think fibre optics are how they're doing it, actually. It's laparoscopic, I know that much. I'm not too sure on the details. The main thing I took from the whole consultation was 'lol u mite dai. umad?'. Also, interesting you say that, I have actually got a few pictures that stemmed from things I've seen in dreams. Not all of them are on deviantART though.
Can removing the kidney be an option if the surgery is botched? Based on what you've said (with no research on my part), that sounds doable.
Botching the surgery is actually the clog-popping bit. Basically, they're going to try and fix it, but the actual act of cutting the knot out and stitching it seems to be where all the risk is, not the after effects of the surgery. I'm going for another consultation soon, I'll know more then.
So, their taking out the know, putting the tube back together and everything will be hunky-dory. You said they won't be able to see, can't they use those little snake camera things.
Looked the surgery up: It's called Pyeloplasty; I recall that my Mother had to get this done to her, but this was about 16-18 years ago, when I was but a boy. Pyeloplasty is the surgical reconstruction or revision of the renal pelvis to drain and decompress the kidney. Most commonly it is performed to treat an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction if residual renal function is adequate. This revision of the renal pelvis treats the obstruction by excising the stenotic area of the renal pelvis or uretero-pelvic junction and creating a more capacious conduit using the tissue of the remaining ureter and renal pelvis. There are different types of pyeloplasty depending on the surgical technique and patterns of incision used. These include the Y-V, Inverted 'U,' and Dismembered types of pyeloplasty. The dismembered type of pyeloplasty (called as Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty) is the most common type of pyeloplasty. It is interesting to note that this was described in relation to retrocaval ureter (now renamed as preureteric vena cava).Another technique of pyeloplasty is Culp's pyeloplaty, in this method a flap is rotated from dilated pelvis to decrease narrowing of ureter. A Pyeloplasty can either be done by the robotic, open, or laparoscopic route. So essentially, they use a laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery, (In your case, laparoscopic) which allows the surgeons to see the procedure through a screen, whether it be a computer or a television. Endopyelotomy is a procedure through which a telescope or balloon with an electric wire on it is passed to the level of the kidney. The scar tissue is then cut open from the inside. These procedures can be done in a short period of time as an outpatient with minimal anesthetic and with a much shorter recuperation than with open surgery. Patients will have to keep a temporary internal tube (stent) for four to six weeks. The radiographic success rate with these procedures are 15%-20% lower than what is obtained with open surgery. Moreover, 40% of patients may have significant persistent pain following procedure. So, judging from this, we can assume that the procedure has a relatively low failure rate, especially with the treatment you're getting; meaning around a 3-6% failure rate, if my calculations are correct. I don't mean to worry you or anything; I'm merely crunching the numbers to halt all questions about how high the rate is; and with these numbers I'm extremely sure you'll be fine! Here's to hoping you're okay! This is my last Drink... hopefully.
Well, might not bother going to my next consultation now, I think that's all the information I need right there! One small problem, which is what the doctor was talking to me about, was the state the kidney's in now. If it was just the surgery, it would be fine, but because it took me 16-17 years to get treatment, I've kind of buggered it up. Like you and I said though, the chances are still low, and I should be fine. I wasn't trying to focus on me though, I was really trying to higlight how awesome you all are. I mean wow, you looked that whole thing up? As much as I'm not looking for your concern, I really do appreciate it. Really.
Hey there. We may not have met formally, if at all - but I am writing to say that I do wish the very best for you and everypony who is a part of us, even those we have yet to get the pleasure of knowing. It is very brave of you to undertake this procedure, knowing the risks and potential complications. If anything, you must continue to have faith in yourself and those you entrust yourself to most. Matters of health are of great importance to ensure we are able to live without the fears of our own bodies becoming our ruin. You are making the right decision in allowing yourself this idea to be fulfilled in your life. Thank you for sharing this with us. It really is something when one can come out to the community about such things and get an overwhelming and positive response back. I may be new to the community here, but I do not have to be convinced of their receiving and supporting nature as I can see it in their words, thoughts, and actions. Nothing but the best hopes and thoughts for your health and well-being. Whatever the case, I am certain everypony here, near, and far will be behind you all the way and through to the end.
Yeah, you might want to check with your doctor on that. It doesn't really get any "Worse" per se, it merely is more noticable as time passes by; the body is trying to... "unflex" the kidney, but it can't simply because it's in a knot. It's similar to how you have a knot in your back. Sometimes it can cause immense pain, and sometimes you don't even notice it at all; but when you feel the pain, you go to a chiropractor. Similar to this; you're feeling the pain now, and you want to be rid of it. The body can't do it on it's own, because the Knot is too... tied, basically. This is why they need to unwrap it themselves. The pain is caused by Both A. the knot itself, and B. the body trying to pressure the knot into going out, which causes the pain. That's about all I can recall. I'd still recommend you see a doctor for your condition; I'd rather take someone who has a Ph.D than a guy with a Bachelor's in Meteorology. tl;dr Body is trying to get rid of knot, it can't by itself so the surgeons have to do it manually. You'll be fine, I'm sure. And I'll do almost anything for you guys, Lup, especially after all you've done for the community, not just me. You are invaluable, as is any human life, White, Black, Aetheist, Christian, German, French... when it comes down to it, we're all just... animals (Here comes the hate!) that are trying to cut each other down in a quest for freedom/glory/victory. I'm a christian, but that doesn't mean I can't contribute to the Aetheist/Muslim w/e community. I'm not going to ridicule you based on your religion (or lack thereof). Everyone deserves a chance, and to be done in by a kidney problem would be fairly bad. I'm not going to let ANYBODY that helps me or anyone else go on wondering what is going to happen. I'm tired of so many people of any religion/"race" saying "Well Reason A. is why Reason B. Doesn't exist/why (Insert Ethnic Group Here) are all bad!" I don't understand why we can't all just sit down, shut up, find similarities, and Deal with it. You guys are basically the only reason why I stay here, because you've accepted me for who I am, not what I sound or type like. Even when I blatantly stated I was a christian in my introduction post, you completely welcomed me even after the fact. This is what true friendship is like; people who understand each other no matter what their beliefs. Again, I don't give a damn (pardon my language) if you're White/Black or a Muslim or an Aethiest; I'm going to help you if and when you ask for it. Not just because I feel sorry for you, but because we're all Equal People. THAT is why I did this, and THAT is why I respect you and a lot of other people; for proving my above statement (about the animals thing) wrong. Some people are actually kind in this world. For that, I'm grateful. Whatever may exist (or not), I hope we all go... I don't know, somewhere that isn't an eternal black pit, I guess. ...I'm sorry, I just had to get that off my chest.
My friend, if this weren't the internet, I would walk up to you and shake your hand for that. There's not a word of a sentence you just said I don't passionately agree with. We are all just animals, there is nothing seperating us other than the actions we take. Nothing else gives substantial ground on which to judge, specialise or discriminate. Such small things such as sexual preference, ancestry, belief in a deity or skin colour have no place in a person's personality, so why take them into account when judging them? That's something I love about this community, you don't have to leave these things at the door in fear they will come into play when you try to fit in. The people here accept you for who you are, not anything else. This place has it's priorities right. Why filter people by race and religion, readily accepting complete douchebags just because they're the same colour as you, when you can create a community that only asks that you're a nice person (and likes ponies, but that's obvious), meaning every member is a friendly, loving one? Between the choice of an ethnically, religiously, sexually and culturally diverse group of good people, and an a group of people who have nothing but skin colour and religion in common, I know what I'd prefer. I should also expand on my religious beliefs too. I call myself an atheist purely for convenience. It's easier to explain than the truth. However, it's not entirely accurate. The truth is, I don't know if there's a god or not. Nobody does. I just don't believe there's a god, purely because I have no reason to. We're a huge collection of microscopic bags of goo, that uses electric charges to think and speak, while living in a rock hurtling through space at thousands of miles per hour. Do I know why or how? Like hell I do! Nobody will ever know. I just observing our world and universe is more reliable than believing in a deity. Am I right? Heck no, I'm not. Nobody is, which means none of us for certain can say the other is wrong. True atheism is just as 'ignorant' as the religions they so oppose. Nobody will ever prove or disprove anything, so believe whatever you want. Hell, believe the world really was created by Celestia and Luna, you never know. It's your life, you believe what you want. It's nobody elses business. It's quarter past 6 in the morning... I should have gone to sleep hours ago. Either way, thank you for that.
View attachment 1070 Here, have a handshake on me. The other day (Other day being about 3 years ago. I've lost touch with him since college.) I met someone who believed that he was the creator of the world... and that he and anyone who was "Living" were all that "Existed". He thinks that he's in a "Matrix" of some sort, that he can do whatever he wants within reason. He told me that we were all "Figments of his imagination." What are they called... Soliptists, or something like that? I didn't really question him, since anything I said would have been useless. But I treated him no different than my other college buddies; have a good laugh, drink a few glasses of Wine (In his case, Vodka) and sleep on it with a Hangover later. Yep. College in a nutshell. The only way you can be right, is if someone is wrong. But since nobody knows someone is wrong, they believe that they are right automatically. I know I don't. I have doubts; I also have my beliefs. I can believe in whatever the hell I want to believe in. I don't care what you say about me (unless you insult my family) because life is too short to be wasting your time arguing with the masses of the internet and real life. Like the Big Bang theory... How did that single atom/singularity even get there in the first place? With Creation, what came before God? None of these questions can be answered. Hence, why I have doubts. I extremely doubt that we just "Popped" in, we got here SOMEHOW. But I think most of us just want to know the whole truth. Anyways... My grandfather used to tell me all the time when I asked why certain people were so zealous about their belief, (Though not quite so fancy) he would always say "There are no ignorant Races or Religions. Only ignorant people. And never forget that politicians were the original con men." I think I understand the first bit more than I ever have thanks to you, Lup. The second bit... Well, Let's just say my grandfather voted for a certain president with the initials JC... The old man is in a good way right now. He just recovered from chemo. He had... I think it was called Melanoma? Skin Cancer? Whatever. I was worried sick about him all last year. Anyways, you are probably the wisest person here, Lup. I hope you do well, it's midnight here and I think I'm going to be late to work tommorow with my sleeping habits. Not to mention my wife hates it when I don't get up in the morning. Good day my friend.
Nothing is wrong with you.Even if you aren't, Quite frankly I was tearing up myself when I read this at first. He's gonna be fine. Don't worry about it.
Hey Luprony, just wanted to...I don't know, talk to you myself here? Give my support? My love? Sadly, this is all I have to give. But combined with everypony else's, it's quite a lot. I can't relate to the pain in any way. I've never been hurt physically that much, but I honestly think the mental alertness you would need to deal with this problem is more exhaustive than the pain you feel. That being said, I think you have one of the key things needed to lower the chances of failure on your surgery. Something that most people tend to overlook but something that I see as vitally important. You fight through this disease and come here. You are a brilliant person faced with all this adversity. You have the will and want to survive. You have the willingness to fight for it. And that, my friend, while not eliminating chances for things going poorly, is very important. And now you have a family to come back to. Now, all that being said, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so awesome. You are a part of this community you described as much as everpony else is, and you deserve just as much recognition. You, my friend, are awesome, and I love you. I don't know that physical pain, but I've been through emotional pain that the brony community has helped me with greatly. I'm not trying to make this about me, I just want you to know you are a part of everything here. You are a part of the most loving community I've ever been proud to call myself a part of and have ever seen. So thank you. I'm sure I will see you around the forum. And when the time comes for the surgery, tell us so we can all see you off and know to welcome you back, welcome you back into our family, with open arms.
I'm grateful for the educational information on the surgery. It's a bit relieving knowing it's not as grim as we first thought. You say your kidney might be suffering already; What about flushing it or some kind of recovery process/diet/whatever to try and increase the success rate or the chances of the kidney being ok for the surgery. You'd likely need a nephrologist for a question like that, but anything to explore avenues of making it a more successful surgery.
