We have just received feedback / second opinion from 2 nephrologists from London on Baby C’s condition. One of the surgeons said to go ahead with the partial nephrectomy surgery. The second surgeon’s advise is to get another scan done on the right kidney before deciding to remove the upper pole of the right kidney (20% of the kidney). The scan (which uses dye and radiation again) will see the activities and the functions of the kidney. It will determine which part of the right kidney is the problematic one, i.e. the upper pole or the lower pole. Maybe Baby C doesn’t have to have a partial nephrectomy afterall if it shows that the kidney is perfectly fine. Maybe another type of surgery will be needed… and that’s just what I am hoping for. We will wait for more information from the nephrologist in London (from hubby’s uncle who is a surgeon in London) before we get this scan done on Baby C this week.
Hi Shireen, hope everything goes well for baby C. It’s always best to seek a few opinions before deciding. May God grant you and hubby wisdom in your decision. We will be going back to S’pore this coming Monday, 9th March. Hope to see u guys this Sunday, or if not, then when we come back in May. Give yr 3 gals a kiss from us and tell Kay Yi not to be so naughty =P
Oh, that’s good news! Hopefully a surgery is not required.
Shir Lin… We hope to see you on Sunday too 🙂
Paik Ling… a surgery is def. still unavoidable coz Baby C’s duplex system must be fixed, otherwise, she will still get UTI attacks every month 🙁
Whatever it is… prayers will continue.
yes agree. sometimes 2nd or 3rd opinions r always good..
Continue to pray for Baby C