Stoned

I guess it is time I do a quick update.  Quick because I have not really felt like sitting in front of my computer for over a week now.  I know many of you have kept up with me through THIS blog and I thank you for the thoughts and prayers you have sent my way.

A week ago yesterday was my first trip to the emergency room.  I have to say that being a nurse, it takes a lot to get me to the ER.  I know how those places work and know how busy they can be.  However, by the time Sharon got home to me,(after I FINALLY called her and told her I was in pain),  she found me curled up in a ball in the bedroom floor crying like a two a year old.  Normally, I would not reveal that I was such a "pansy" about pain, however, this is pain like none other I have ever felt.  The doctor gave me the mother load of medication and 7 hours later sent me home to privately birth the stone that was ever so slowly making it ways from my kidney to the outside world.  I did what they said, I drank lots of water, laid around on the couch and took the pain meds they gave me for home.  But this baby didn't want to be birthed!  I ended up back in the ER on Saturday afternoon when I couldn't stand it any longer. 
I was admitted, and the urologist went in with a scope to attempt to remove the stone.  The only problem was he couldn't reach it.  He ended up putting in a stent to stretch things and help the stone to pass, however he didn't really think it would pass on its own.
I have been home and on the couch with pain meds every 4-6 hours since Monday morning.  The stent is painful and the stone is painful.  I am scheduled for yet another outpatient surgery on April 7th.  This surgery is going to be the same as the last.  With the stent in there for almost 2 weeks, he is thinking he will be able to reach that stone and get it out of there.  He will then remove the stent and place another one that will stay in for 5 days.  They informed me that this stent will have a string attached to it, that I will have to remove myself.  ARE THEY CRAZY???  I have already let them know that I am not sure I am capable of inflicting that much pain on myself!
I am off work on FMLA until at least April 14th, as of right now.  Unfortunately, starting Monday it will be all without pay.  And, I know there is no way I could work a 12 hour shift on my feet with this creature creating this much pain!
I am looking forward to next Thursday.  The day I will hopefully be done and have this "baby" birthed!  For now, I am laying low, taking my medicine like a good patient and just hanging out on the couch.  I haven't even felt like logging into my computer until today and am thinking this will be a short visit to blogland, as I am just about ready for more pain meds.
I have to say, that I have the best nurse ever taking care of me here at home.  She is making sure to check on me throughout the day, keeping my water glass refilled, sitting with me in the evenings and just loving on me a lot. 

I thank you all for the thoughts and prayers!  I will be back to blogging as I can!