You know how I mentioned that my urologist requested that I give his office a call on Monday to let him know how I'm doing? Well, would you believe that he called me late Monday afternoon just to check in on me? I was completely blown away! I told him that I'm feeling fine and haven't had any pain. He asked me to call him, again, sometime on Friday and give him another update. I think I like him even more now!
I read over all the comments I got after I posted about my doctor's visit last Friday. First of all, YES, I am, in fact, only 4'11" tall. My dad was probably about 5'4" and my mom was around 5'5". As they say, "You can't make Great Danes from dachshunds"! I may have mentioned this before, but when I was a room mom for Abby's class one year, I'd often go in and read a story to the class. Well, one particular day as I was reading, a little girl raised her hand high. I asked if she had a question and she replied, "Umm...are you a midget?" I about fell off my seat I was laughing so hard! No, I'm not a midget, I'm just plain ol' short! :) Don't know if any of your remember this song, but it used to get my goat! I promise, no men in kilts this time!
I did have a few other comments/questions I thought I'd address, as well. Yes, there is a procedure you can have that breaks up the kidney stones into smaller pieces via ultrasonic waves, making them easier to pass. Well, my understanding is that the stones have to be a certain size before you can have it done. I want to say above 5mm, but I could be wrong. Initially, mine were determined to be up to 7mm, but the urologist seems to think that's because two stones are on top of each other and they appeared larger...let's hope so, anyway! My doctor didn't mention anything about my being a candidate for that procedure right now. No sirree...he wants me to do it the old-fashioned way!
One of you suggested that I drink cranberry juice. My doc said that is a big no-no,which came as a surprise to me. I've read before that cranberry juice is good for kidney stones, but my doc said it actually CAUSES them! He said the best thing to drink is water and/or lemonade. So, I've been gulping water down so much I think I just might float away...or pee a river! Sorry, folks, but it's the honest to goodness truth!
So, for the time-being, all is well. Should anything change...well, let's just say you'll probably hear me screaming all the way from Georgia! :)
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I always thought cranberry juice helped too... who knew!
And you're that small??? I would have never known from pictures... that just adds to your cuteness!! A little petite thing!
a midget- LOL. that is too funny! definitely keep drinking that water. maybe you will in fact flood them out and not even know it!
I hope you feel all better soon!
Knock on wood, I've never had em and hope I never do!
I'm glad that you are still doing well, but I guess it would be stressful just waiting for the pain to begin!!
I would look like a giant next to you!! I'm 5'9 1/2" and I don't think I have started "shrinking" yet.....lol
Keep drinking that water!!
Sip some more water while you read your comments. I know that water is good. I guess what we all heard was that cranberry juice is good for BLADDERS.
I'm glad you found a good doctor. You didn't say, but I'm assuming he did not try to give you and internal exam.
The song: I have to admit that I always loved it, but I am 5'8". It does have a peppy beat, and I always thought it was funny. I can see how it'd hurt, though.
Come on. Take another sip!
Thanks for the update, Sweets. I'm so glad that you are feeling well and that your doctor is so attentive. That's the way it SHOULD be but rarely is. You are certainly special- but we already knew that, dear friend.:) Lori
I bet it was funny when that little girl asked if you was a midget?! Glad to hear that you have not had any pain. Let's pray it stays that way. Sounds like the doctor is a keeper. What a nice guy.
I'm a member of the short people club too, at 5'2".......and I am liking this doctor's ways more and more! thumbs up for great doctors!!
Suzanne
Ok, I guess you are not joking about your height then. LOL! I am glad to hear that you are not having pain at the moment. That doctor sounds like a keeper, so caring. That is wonderful. Hang in there.
Good luck with your kidney stones! I know they are no fun to deal with!
Today, I feel tall, I'm only 5'2"! But I feel even taller when I'm with my daughter's bf's mom...she is 4'9"...she has very short parents too. Just remember we aren't short...we're fun sized! :-)
LOL...midget...I am also short too!
Glad your feeling better and so glad you LIKE your doctor...not many are around that are that concern with their patients...it is sad cause that is what we need this day and time. But at least there are some good ones still out here.
I will let you know if I hear ya screaming...hehehe
Ok I mentioned something I think about some of us georgia ladies meeting up one Sat for lunch in a central location...Would you be up to it? I don't mean in the next week or so maybe later in the Fall when the temps are cooler.
So glad to hear you are better, and thanks for the laugh(midget & dachshunds, we used to raise those)I hope all goes well with those stones.Have a great day....
Are you a caffeine fan? ie: chocolate, tea, pop, etc?
Those are also no-no's ( I hear).
midget... too funny
Hi April
That's good to hear your doctor is checking up on you. I am still praying for you and hope this can end painlessly for you soon.
You are not much smaller than me, I am 5ft 3 ish! We had a teacher at primary school who was actually a dwarf and he was tiny, only 3ft 11. He was called David Rapaport and he left to be an actor and was in some successful films I believe.
Lindsay
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another shortie here, checking in at 5'2"! I did finally learn to laugh at the "short people" song, but it took a while. And I didn't know that about cranberry juice, either.. from all that I'd read, it's great for bladder infections and helps with bacteria and infection in the kidneys. Hmm.. guess that's why you shouldn't play doctor at home! So glad you found a real one that you really like!
April,
Did you change your header again?? It looks great!!
On one hand I am glad you haven't started passing the stones, but I guess the waiting has to be hard too. I feel for you!
My daughter Emily is 4"11. She has been referred to as a midget too (I hate that!). She wears heels or wedges A LOT!! Someday she may be comfortable with it, but not yet!
Keep us informed on your KS's. And stay close to a bathroom!!
xoxo
Jane
What a cute story about the little girl asking you if you were a "little person." Too funny!
So glad you're doing well so far...and with no pain! I'm still keeping you on my prayer list!
Oh April how I hope to not hear ANY screaming from you. I pray that this will all work itself out with no to very little pain.
We are keeping you in our prayers!
Love and Prayers,
Tim
You are short and very cute! A lot like my sis -- she is 5' or 5'1" --and adorable... I am glad that things are going well with your kidney issues... and glad you had a nice, concerned doc! Have a great day!
oh that little child's question is so cute!
and i'm so sorry to hear about your kidney stones. are they hurting you much?
Hope you pass them as painlessly as possible...
glad you are feeling better!!!!!!
LOVE the new blog look!!!!!!
Still praying for you.
Well my lil half-pint, you're a GIANT of a good person, so that's all that matters!!!
Keep drinking, it's great for your skin too. Hugs and prayers, as always.
I always thought cranberry juice was good for UTI's... hu. Wonder if thats wrong too! Glad you are pain free for now... :)
Hi April! First, let me say I'm an other GA girl, and I just recently found your blog, and really enjoying keeping up with you.
Second, I'm also 4'11" on a good day! But my parents are 5'8" and 5'81/2"! My dad's mom was only about 5'2" and his sisters not much taller, though.
This week my mom and I have been at the hospital with my dad, who's been in CCU because of congestive heart failure and now an infection. Anyway, yesterday I sat in the CCU waiting room a while with a lady and her two granddaughters - about 11 and 8 I guess. So they sat in there a while and left to go outside. As they walked down the hall I heard them laughing and talking about how short I was - the girls AND the grandmother! I wanted to ask them what was such a big deal about short people! I don't go around laughing because people are tall!!! Being a shortie isn't WHO I am, but rather WHAT I am, and I am not defined by it! I'm 57 y/o and perfectly happy with my 4'11"!!!
Becky
I'm glad you're not in pain. Your doctor sounds awesome!
It sounds like you are doing everything you can. And when I was a teenager I wished I were shorter and fit in better.
XOOX
Jen
I'll keep praying, April!
I had to laugh at the midget comment...my youngest daughter will ask me that everytime she sees a short person...if they are a midget. Too funny!
As for me, I am 5'10" so I guess I would look like a giant next to you :)
I hope things are going o.k.! I just haven't had time to visit much, but you always leave me the sweetest comments, and I sooo appreciate it! Take care of yourself, and I am jealous of your height, I always wanted to be short, not 5'8"!:-) You are in my thoughts!!!
Bless your heart, honey... I hope the stones pass quickly!
Yes I do remember that song!! How funny about the little girl asking you that!! Kids say the darndest things....
That song could be just a little offensive!
My Dad drinks nothing but lemonade. He use to have kidney stones every month and he's down to a few a year. You should really give it a try. He told me the other day that the ones he does have pass very quickly and easily.
I hope you are able to pass this one with little pain!
I'm so glad the kidney stones aren't causing any problems April and I pray it stays that way!
I just laughed so hard about you being a midget. I can't stop laughing :) and since it is almost 2 o clock in the morning I better stop April : ). You might be a daschound in stature but you definitely have a great dane heart : ) So big and wonderful : )
My dad used to sing me that song when I was a kid. I'm still short, but a little taller than you at 5'2". Somehow Miss M is 5'6", and Big D is not too tall either for man, he's around 5'10", lol. She gets her height from somewhere, I guess!
Hope you don't float away, and pass those stones easily and not too painfully, girlfriend. ((hugs))
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