Replacement

• Outpatient surgery at Big Barnes to replace the stent in my left ureter with Dr. D

My stent has to be replaced every 3-4 months and today was replacement day. There was a slight chance it could just be removed (and not replaced) but Dr. D wants to see another set of scans before the next surgery and then possibly remove it, in 4 months. Boo hiss. The stent really limits my physical activity and that can be frustrating since being active (even just walking) is definitely my best stress reliever, but all I need to do is remember the discomfort that I was in before they placed the stent. Hmm. I love you new stent, I guess you can hang around for a little while.