Hallelujah!  We are rejoicing over the news from my mom’s (Apo), visit with Dr. Yeung at UF Medical.   Dr. Yeung believes that since the UPJ Obstruction in my mom’s ureter is congenital, it was discovered incidentally when my mom had a scan for another reason, and she has had no pain, there is no reason to remove the kidney.  In fact, he believes there is more risk to removing the kidney.  He also wants mom to have the stent removed.  He doesn’t think it should have ever been implanted.  We were both thrilled and stunned by the news!  Thrilled because the kidney removal surgery was daunting, but greatly disappointed by the actions of her current urologist.  Mom is battling yet another infection due to the stent. Once it is resolved she will have the stent removed, but our next hurdle is to figure out by whom.  Dr. Yeung recommended that she have it removed by a doctor closer to home so that she can be closely monitored.  Gainesville is about 3.5 hours from where they live. 

After much research, we decided that there were no providers in their area that we felt comfortable with.  So we looked to Orlando, which is about 1.5 hours from their home.  She and my dad are meeting this morning with a doctor affiliated with AdventHealth in Orlando to discuss removal of the stent and then her after care. Since we were able to book her appointment so quickly, my siblings nor I were able to rearrange our schedules to accompany her and my dad.  Rather I will be on the phone listening in and also asking questions if necessary.  Please pray that Dr. Russell is in agreement with Dr. Yeung’s recommendation and that he will also agree to remove the stent once her infection is cleared.  Your previous collective prayers were heard before and so we would be so grateful again if you would please pray again.