Hiiiiiii gang!
Remember me? It’s been a long time. Ok, like two weeks, but that’s a long time for me to disappear. So sorry to do that and leave you hanging. I’ve received lots of sweet emails and messages asking where the heck I am and if I’m OK, and what’s the deal. Thanks so much for taking the time to check on me.
Here’s the deal. I got my first ever kidney stone. HOLY SHARK BUTTS, it’s literally the worst thing I’ve ever done. Zero out of five stars – do not recommend. If you’ve ever had one, you’re likely nodding your head in agreement and shedding a tear of solidarity. I don’t have a worst enemy, but I wish I did so I could NOT wish this on them. I’d rather be in labor. Truthfully. #1 – It’s shorter, and #2 – free baby for finishing.
It’s been an extra fun ride. My body responded like the champ that it’s not: becoming fully incapable of functioning and inviting a bunch of infections over to party in my organs. So I’ve been down for a while.
But I finally got in to the doctor, and got some medication, and look at me, I’m sitting upright and typing again and thoughts are kind of flowing out of my brain sort of, so I think I might just make it after all.
Anyway, just wanted to give you a heads up! Thanks again so much for all your kindness and concern. We will return to your regularly scheduled blog … eh … when I feel like it. But probably soon.
Your friend and kidney stone survivor (so far),
Lindsey
43 Comments
Mariya
September 12, 2016 at 12:18 PMYuck! I always thought it was a guy problem. 🙁 Glad you’re back and hope you’re feeling great soon!
Just Justin
September 12, 2016 at 12:21 PMSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad you’re okay…I was concerned… not concerned enough to comment on a previous post about your whereabouts or to email you or anything…but still every day that you hadn’t posted I was concerned…and said a little prayer for you…because I was concerned. Happy to see you’re getting better. Take care, friend! 🙂
Just Justin
amy
September 12, 2016 at 12:28 PMStart drinking lots and lots of water. And don’t over do the vitamin C. That’s what the doctor told my dad when he had one.
Shelly
September 12, 2016 at 3:01 PMWhew! Lucky you – you are the other side 😝
So glad you are back tho feeling more like yourself.your sense of humor sure didn’t suffer.😆
Nicole
September 12, 2016 at 3:24 PMI too was getting worried about you as it is totally unlike you to go so long without making a post. Glad to hear you are getting better. Hang in there.
phyl
September 12, 2016 at 3:26 PMSO pleased to learn that you’re not in witness protection, or being held hostage, or… I wont even tell you what other possibilities I considered! Rest up and then get back here soon, ok?
sayee
September 12, 2016 at 3:30 PMSo sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon.
Denise
September 12, 2016 at 4:06 PMAnd your sense of humor is also back! Glad you are feeling better.
Diane
September 12, 2016 at 4:52 PMI work at a urology office and have seen grown men on their knees crying. I am so sorry. Drink lots of lemonade (or beer if you are a beer drinker). Lemonade is like a diuretic and will flush you out. Hope you are better soon.
Arli
September 12, 2016 at 4:54 PMUgh, how horrible! Glad you are on the mend. You were missed.
Heather
September 12, 2016 at 5:18 PMI’m so sorry!!! I haven’t been through that but have heard it’s terrible. Been watching for your posts and glad you’re back.
Michelle L
September 12, 2016 at 5:23 PMUgh, poor dear! A post both funny and horrifying, just like you do best. Feel better!
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Dawn
September 12, 2016 at 5:42 PMOh no! Hoping you feel better soon.
Kate Bastedo
September 12, 2016 at 5:52 PMoh, honey! That SOOOO sucks; I’m really sorry this happened to you. You take care of you, and don’t push yourself into work too soon on our account. You just rest and recuperate; we’ll still be here.
Riafrom Oz
September 12, 2016 at 5:59 PMGah! You and me babe go t the sicko parts down pat to even the timing! Ye gods, the pains in my gut from my horrendous (no need to use icky words here) elongated digestive processing device was worse than labour pains, and I have had a 10 lb 9oz baby so I damn well know what I am talking about! PLUS! I had the fever specially delivered by Satan himself. THEN I got the hacking cough only a 4 pack a day old bloke would be proud of. SO, yeah….shine on! Some start to my fun holiday in USA. I am talking 2 weeks of bleurghs and icks and pain!
My heart goes out to you, cos it’s about the only organ left that functions at the moment.
Tiffany
September 12, 2016 at 7:11 PMThey are the worst. Welcome back to the land of the living.
Sarah
September 12, 2016 at 8:22 PMWow that’s awful! Glad you’re on the mend.
Milly
September 12, 2016 at 8:26 PMI will admit, I thought it was first trimester silence! so sorry you’ve been stoned and not cloned.
Ohhhhhhh the cheese
Vicki
September 12, 2016 at 8:27 PMMystery solved. It’s so not like you to just not show up, so of course our imaginations ran a little wild. Not to make light of your kidney stone, but it could’ve been so much worse, just ask us! Anyway…..hope you’re blessed with a speedy complete recovery and we’ll wait patiently until you do. God bless.
Courtney
September 12, 2016 at 8:32 PMSo glad you are on the mend. My DH had a kidney stone 7 years ago that just wouldn’t pass naturally so they had to go get it. Now he drinks lots and lots and LOTS of water because he says he’s never going through that again. I hope you never get another one either!
Vicky R
September 13, 2016 at 1:32 AMI have never had a stone myself, but I do get IBS & the cramps can be very painful. I wish you well & hope you don’t get any more. love and health VickyR xxx
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Susan
September 13, 2016 at 4:37 AMPoor you. I am so sorry. I’ve had five and they get easier. I remember asking my ex to please kill me during the first one. As others have said, drink plenty of fluids and get to the ER for painkillers. I keep Dilaudid in my purse at all times!
Rosie S
September 13, 2016 at 6:01 AMSO sorry!!! Take the time you need to heal and feel better….the blog will wait!
Carol Hake
September 13, 2016 at 7:42 AMHoly cow Girl! Glad to hear you are on the mend! Never had to experience this but my husband has. Talk about “make a grown man cry-yi-yi” (thanks Mick). Truly THE most painful experience.
We all missed you!!!!
Take care,
Carol
Andrea
September 13, 2016 at 8:39 AMSo glad the worst is behind you. I have been there and it’s *insanely* painful.
We are all happy you are here!
Melinda
September 13, 2016 at 9:44 AMSo sorry for your pain – and at back to school time! Glad you are on the mend! If it’s anything like Gall Stone pain- I feel ya- it’s truly awful!
Hil
September 13, 2016 at 10:30 AMOh my goodness, that sounds horrible! I hope you feel better soon. Take care!
Laura
September 13, 2016 at 10:46 AMmissed you – hope everyday gets better for you!
Christine
September 13, 2016 at 12:25 PMDoes not sound fun but glad you are ok… ps love the title of this post. I seriously thought it was going to be about stone countertops or something and here it was totally something different. Again glad you are on the mend.
Jess
September 13, 2016 at 1:13 PMKidney stones are horrible. The first one I had, I thought I was dying. Like, childhood memories rushed through my mind, and I was doubled-over in the bathroom and made a concerted effort to crawl to the bedroom because I didn’t want them to find my body curled up near the grubby toilet.
Glad you survived it. After the 2nd stone in 6 months, I cut back soda and oranges (I was eating oranges once a day at the time) and haven’t had once since. Not that you asked for advice, or my life story, but there you have it. Glad you are on the mend! Nothing but well-wishes your way from a fellow AZ girl.
denise
September 13, 2016 at 3:07 PMSorry that you went through that, but I am happy that you gave me a laugh-out-loud, literally. “…free baby” Your sense of humor shines on. (I would have kept my free stones, also.) 😀
Hope you’re at 100% soon!
KimberJ
September 13, 2016 at 3:59 PMGlad your okay! I had one while I was pregnant with my first child. There was nothing they could do for me but let it just pass. Thought I would die but childbirth did pale in comparison 🙂
Irene
September 13, 2016 at 5:31 PMOh bummer! I’m glad you are feeling better though.
gvs
September 13, 2016 at 9:30 PMHow horrible! So glad you are back-you were missed! Happy to know you are feeling better and who knew that a story about kidney stones could actually be both funny and entertaining?
Fairfax Avenue
September 14, 2016 at 7:07 AMSo thankful you’re better! DH was in the ER this past week for the same reason. So I’m double thankful. I sincerely hope you never have to go through this again. G-d should bless you with an immediate, complete and permanent recovery!
Adelaide
September 14, 2016 at 7:10 AMAnnnndddd some how you can make a post about kidney stones that is still hilarious. You’ve got a gift lady!! I hope you feel better soon!!
Reenie
September 14, 2016 at 9:03 AMGlad you’re feeling better.
Whitney
September 15, 2016 at 8:28 AMI have been wondering where you went and checking multiple times a day with growing anxiety! That super duper sucks! Glad you are getting there and that your humor is back! Hope you are up and kicking soon!
Darah513
September 18, 2016 at 2:59 PMThanks for the update. I love your blog and refer to it when I need to so a project. Feel better.
Darah513
September 18, 2016 at 3:00 PMThanks for the update. I love your blog and refer to it when I need to do a project. Feel better.
Flavia
September 22, 2016 at 10:50 AMDear Lindsey, get the only thing in the world to break down them rocks and also prevent new because it breaks down the crystals that eventually gather and become a stone: in the States it’s called Chanca Piedra. You can buy it online. It’s originally Brazilian and the name in Portuguese is Cha de Quebra Pedra. The taste is not horrible, so it’s easy to drink it on a regular basis. It works!! Even my doctor knows about it and highly recommends it if you can find it — that’s easy… What can’t you find on the internet, right?! Be well!
Lindsey @ Better After
September 23, 2016 at 6:12 AMThanks for the tip! I’ll be sure to look that up!!
Flavia
September 22, 2016 at 10:51 AMSorry, forgot to say that Chanca Piedra is a tea — comes in little bags like any other tea.