We were informed by our pediatric surgeon that he needs to perform a procedure called cystoscopy on Baby C on the day of the surgery.   That procedure is required in order for the surgeon to properly diagnose where the problem is before he performs the ureter reimplantation surgery. 

I did a google search on cystoscopy and this is what I found :

Cystoscopy is performed with a cystoscope, a specialized endoscope (a tube with a small camera on the end). There are 2 types of cystoscopes; the standard, rigid cystoscope and the flexible cystoscope.

The procedure usually takes between 5 and 20 minutes. The urethra is cleansed, and a local anesthetic is applied. The scope is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder.

Water or saline is injected through the cystoscope to fill the bladder. As this occurs, you will be asked to describe the feeling. Your answer will reveal information about your condition.

You may feel slight discomfort when the cystoscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. You will feel an uncomfortable, strong need to urinate when your bladder is full.

You may feel a quick pinch if a biopsy is taken. After the cystoscope is removed, the urethra may be sore, and you may feel a burning sensation during urination for a day or two.

Images taken from www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000310/

Baby C will not feel anything as she will be under GA.  I really hope and pray that when she wakes up and for the next few days that follow, she will not feel pain when she pees and will have no bladder spasms.  I can imagine how painful it is to have a burning sensation in the urethra, not to mention pain on the wound on her tummy.  I’m having sleepless nights now and I just can’t stop worrying about how Baby C will react after the surgery. I can’t imagine the amount of pain Baby C will have to endure.   I’ve gone through 3 major surgeries and 1 minor surgery and I know how painful post-surgeries are.   I’m praying for miracles again… miracles that Baby C will have a 100% successful surgery and an almost pain-free post-surgery recovery.