Some good news for a change...

18 years ago

Do any of you remember a few years back when the doctors told us that my grandson Bradley only had one kidney because the other one didn't grow.

It was tiny like the size of a peanut.

Then a couple years later they said it had grown a few millimeters but would probably never be functional.

Today both the kids had their annual check up for their kidneys. They both have Kidney reflux. I went in with Brad while my daughter when in with Taylor.

I got to watch them do a ultrasound on him...and saw his kidneys...the left one is now only a tad smaller than the right one.

So we ask the doctor about it. They said they saw no problem with the kidney. Everything looked fine.

They had told her he should never play contact sports or even baseball. Now it looks like if he wants to it will be okay....

Now isn't that something good to hear...!!!!

patti

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nodakgal
18 years ago
Yayyyyyy Bradley!
Thats fantastic news!!!!
I remember how scary it was for him a few years ago and he was sick. I still have his picture here.
glenda_al
18 years ago
Fantastic news!
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lydia1959
18 years ago
That's wonderful news Patti!!

Doctors don't know everything, do they? Glad Bradley proved them wrong.
donna_oh
18 years ago
Fantastic! Love hearing this--

You go Brad!!

Donna (^_^)
nookie
18 years ago
That is EXCELLENT!!!!!!!Yiippeeeeee!!!
jannie
18 years ago
Hooray!
Velleen78
18 years ago
Three cheers for Brad
brenda_in_tx
18 years ago
Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!
hayjud_mn
18 years ago
Great News!!!
sandy_in_ia
18 years ago
WOW...that IS great news! Does he now want to play sports?? He is such a smart little boy.
dirt_yfingernails
18 years ago
That is wonderful news! My oldest DD had reflux and serious kidney infections until she was about 7. But we didn't know it because she had no symptoms. Our doctor said he had seen only one other asymptomatic case, and that was during a little boy's autopsy. So we always considered Friday, March 13th our very lucky day when we found out. She had surgery to reimplant her ureters and had to be on antibiotics a total of 2 years, but did well. She has only one functioning kidney, but has 2 healthy kids. Although she came down with pre-eclampsia after her DS was born and was pretty sick for months. She's not having more kids, which is a relief for her mama.
lindyluwho
18 years ago
Wonderful news! Glad that kidney decided to cooperate.

Linda
Pieonear
18 years ago
That's great news, Patti. I know you all feel a great deal of relief.

Now, go to the Dr. about YOUR LEG!!! :)
gramzeeinmd
18 years ago
Wonderful News!!!
Deb
ritamay91710
18 years ago
that was a great surprise I bet!!
jayokie
18 years ago
What a blessing! I'm so glad you got such great news!!
judy_jay
18 years ago
What great news! I needed that this week to cheer me up after a really bad week. Thank you for sharing it with us.
grammahony
18 years ago
Oh that is great news for sure Patti. I'm so glad Bradley can play sports now if he wants too.
Tell Denny I saw John Schaffer at the Kellogg's dinner the other night. He doesn't sound bored at all.
Leslie
patti43
18 years ago
I bet Bradley's the happiest boy in the neighborhood now! Thanks for happy news!!
justlinda
18 years ago
It feels sooooooo good to hear this kind of news. Thanks for sharing.
gadgets
18 years ago
Hip, hip, hooray!! Thanks for sharing the good/great news!

Shirley
susan_on
18 years ago
My daughter has reflux on both sides. She had surgery when she was two, but she still has some reflux. She has to be careful for the rest of her life.
I'm glad he is doing so much better.
bunny_lover
18 years ago
What a wonderful blessing!

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