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She is really excited about watching the whole surgery on the monitor. She was able to feel “ticking” while it was getting zapped. I have to go look for ice chips.

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So, everyone reading this, do me a favor. Send Tammy an email! Her address is tammy@ tammyandtom (dot) com.
She will be happy to hear all of the well wishes!

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Everything went well! We should be able to see her in about an hour. She did get another stent put in. It should be removed Monday. Apparently she watched the whole thing! Crazy!

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Ok, they wheeled her away. She was in good spirits and in a couple of hours can munch on some ice chips and gulp down some water.

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Don’t they look excited? They are ready for the show to begin! Maybe just for it to be over.

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She just got some Zantac and Regglin. I don’t know if I spelled that correctly. It is for nausea and heartburn.
The anastesiologist already came and chatted with her. All is go. Waiting on the surgeon.

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There were three nurses fighting to work on the pregnant girl. Every one of them is super nice. The nurse that inserted the IV numbed the area before inserting the needle. We all had a wonderful conversation with the nurse and she answered all of our questions. They really make it nice and you forget about the unpleasant events that are about to happen.
While checking in here in the back, they asked Tammy if she would allow vendors to observe. Tammy responded “hell no!” and the lady was taken back. So basically they want a salesman to watch as my wife gets unpleasant objects inserted in her under-parts. Needless to say, she declined.

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She is already outfitted. It is a cool suit that has holes that they pump warm air in. She has cool socks too!

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They have us in the back already and they are getting her ready. It is still scheduled for later but they are getting prepped right now. Zoom!

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She wanted Cracker Barrel for her last meal at 07:00. As we were leaving, I saw this onesie and booties. I HAD to get them. The Horns are gender neutral!

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I dropped Tammy off at the front and parked the truck. Now we hurry up and wait. It is scheduled for 16:30 but if anything opens up, they will take her. They just called her and we are registering currently. She is sore and holding her abdoman ad walking is painful. She is taking it pretty good but you can tell it hurts.

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We are getting ready to go to the hospital again to have the stone removed. Her current stent is painful and I hope her new one will be better. I will be updating along the way.

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Monthly checkup. Like she hasn’t seen enough doctors. The waiting room is crowded. There are a bunch of prego women in here! Tomorrow, she goes back to the hospital for surgery. She is getting the stone zapped. I hope they can dig it out this time. I looked up information on her stent from her kidney to her bladder. Yuk! That cannot be fun!

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She is having trouble with the medicine. It makes one part feel better but then makes her sick. So, she has been in the fetal position most of the day.

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She is getting much needed rest.

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She is in bed at home! She feels like “poop”. That is her description. It seems that Hydrocodone does note work as well as her normal diet of morphine. She is eating and trying not to get nausous.

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I am home for the night. The poor dogs are really missing the normal schedule. I am getting up in the morning and going in to work as I have some things to get done. Tammy’s parents are going to visit with her during the day.
She is doing much better than before. She is not looking forward to having this done again soon.

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Yay! We had a special visitor today! My niece came to visit and see how Tammy was doing and if there was something she could do. She is the greatest! I love my Nicole!

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Tammy has regained feeling in her legs. Her catheter is somewhat irritating her. She is beyond sleepy but we won’t let her sleep.
Lightning is doing great. His heartrate is in the 160s.
Tammy got flowers from her parents this morning. She also got a nice arrangement from her job! That’s pretty cool, if ya ask me!

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She is doing well and feeling no pain. Ask me on a couple of hours if this is still true…

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This is what Tammy was supposed to have done. She will have this in about a week.
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TumEiiZJ90

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Well, there was an infection in her kidney. They are going to to give her antibiotics for a week to ten days. Today, they inserted a stint to allow proper operation of her organs. This means that she will require additional surgery to remove the stone once the infection is under control. He said that she is fine and will remain under observation for an hour. We will then be allowed to see her.

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She went in right on time.
Doctor explained that if there is an infection, a stint will be placed for a week and then surgery again. The chance is there but plans are to zap the stone with the laser today. Should see the doctor again in about 30 minutes.

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They are really excellent here. They explained the procedure and then what the visitors are to expect. The surgery should last an hour. The doctor will come out after about 45 minutes and explain how everything went. They will keep her observation for an hour afterwards. Then we get to see her again.
I like the way they are forthcoming with all of the information and keep us up to date. Almost all of them have been super pleasant.

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Tammy got some sleep between 01:00 and 04:00. She is in good spirits.
Tammy’s parents and I ate at Whataburger.

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Tammy just sent me a text message with a request of something that she needs. I am up and getting in the shower.
I asked if she was able to get any sleep and how she felt. She said that she got a little sleep but that she is very thirsty. She has not been allowed to injest anything since midnight.
I feel bad and wish that I could been there all night with her. I am certain that she is very nervous. I sure would be. I hope that the new nurse, Sarah was as good as the day nurse, Sydney.
I heard her parents come in last night. I wonder if they were kicked out after visiting hours.
I hope all goes well for Tammy and Lightning’s surgery today. All of the medical staff seem assured that all should be well and that this is the best time in a pregnancy to have any procedures done. They explained that the baby is completely developed and just growing in size now. Also that she is not so far along that an early labor is not that much of a concern. I have good feelings about today and can’t wait for Tammy to feel better.

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I just got home. Tammy is going in for surgery in the morning. They are going to give her a spinal tap and use a laser to break the stone in smaller pieces.
That is about all of the energy that I have to write. Nap time for Tom.

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We just got an update on steps. First, Tammy will be in here for several days. They are going to see if it will pass on its own for a day or two. I don’t know about that! If not, the urologist will have to try and fish it out. Either way it does not sound pleasant or fast.

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The puppies got to go outside and go potty. I played with them for a couple of minutes before grabbing the toothbrush and toothpaste for Tammy. Now I’m back at my post.
Upon arrival, Tammy seemed in good spirits as the nurse was checking on her. She then changed position in bed. That was not such a great idea. We pushed the button for the nurse to get more medicine. She is still sipping water and chewing on ice chips.
I could not have picked a better time to leave as Tammy remained still and comfortable. There was no activity in my absense. There is no word on their next step. It is quite apparent that there is another night stay planned as we have to fill out tomorrow’s menu.
I think that I have hit my third or fourth wind. I can’t believe that I am still going. For that matter, I can’t believe that Tammy is.

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The dogs have been alone for almost nine hours. Time to check on them. Tammy requested that I bring her toothbrush and toothpaste. I can’t blame her. Her mouth is really dry.

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