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[slinky1]

Kelly A said:

For an internet diagnosis, it was amazingly close. Looks like it's a blocked renal artery. The specialist said her kidneys are in remarkably good shape, considering her age and the blockage. They're scheduling surgery now.

All in all, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. It sure beats "We have to remove a kidney" or "We don't know".

Good to hear a positive update.  Will they put in stents or do a balloon or both?
Knowing is always better.

[NearWildHeather]

Kelly A said:

For an internet diagnosis, it was amazingly close. Looks like it's a blocked renal artery. The specialist said her kidneys are in remarkably good shape, considering her age and the blockage. They're scheduling surgery now.

All in all, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. It sure beats "We have to remove a kidney" or "We don't know".

*humongous sigh of relief that can't be nearly as big as Kelly's*

Thank goodness. :)

[In the Corner]

Kelly A said:

All in all, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. It sure beats "We have to remove a kidney" or "We don't know".

That's good to hear, Kelly.  :)   Best wishes to your family.

[Beggsy]

Good luck Kelly to your Mum and to all of you.  It's awful watching someone you care about go through hell like she must've, but at least it sounds like there's some positive news now.

Cheers

Meredith

[Kelly A]

slinky1 said:

Good to hear a positive update.  Will they put in stents or do a balloon or both?
Knowing is always better.

They'll be putting in a stent. They want to make sure it doesn't happen again.

[Internet Legend]

They're going to do both, apparently (I forgot to tell Kelly the balloon part). :)

[wagtail]

I'm glad to hear that you've got some answers.  All the best to your mum for a speedy recovery.