We went back to my urologist this morning for the final schedule of my stent removal. Armed with the latest result of my kidney ultrasound, I was a bit apprehensive on what he will find this time. I must admit, I am not familiar with the medical jargon written on the result but he explained it to me complete with an illustration. The stones on both kidneys which the radiologist saw were actually small benign cysts which are outside the medulla. They can’t be removed no matter how much amount of medications I take but they are also not in any danger of affecting my kidney functions. And the smaller kidney stones can be flashed out even without medication. He suggested though that I undergo kidney ultrasound every six months as precautionary measures. I breathed a sigh of relief on hearing this good news. Any small improvement to my health is a miracle for me. I am finally scheduled next Wednesday for the stent removal.
On our way home, I was telling the hubby that when you are on the receiving end of a good deed (read: the consultation was free), you feel so happy. I am touched and humbled that after more than a year of being in and out of the hospital, having several doctors who are all wonderful, I found another kind and compassionate doctor. It is easy to do your bit of random kindness to people around you and you feel a certain kind of satisfaction in knowing that in your own small way, you have touched lives. And the smile that you receive from such act is like a ray of sunshine illuminating your soul. The stent removal is a little expensive though, and it has to be done in the operating room with local anesthesia. Dr. Jubilado suggested that we file a Philhealth claim to minimize on the cost of the procedure.
We dropped by the store to buy a kilo of grapes, a kilo of avocado, and some Japanese corn for afternoon snack. “See”, I told the hubby, “this is a gift from Dr. Jeff, may sukli pa”. He was laughing so hard and I just smiled and said, “God wants me to have these”. Then he answered, “the ever practical Arlene”.
Thank God for answered prayers. Thank God for small miracles.
I am posting a video of the Irish prayer which I always enjoy watching every time I feel down. May the message comfort you as well!
Dreams And Escapes 