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What things bore and annoy you most?
Nownow Bob, why get so upset about Susan? -
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Tensions Run High at G7 Summit as World Leaders Confront Iran-Israel Crisis and Trade Fears
Fled early to avoid signing the G7 statement on Iran-Israel de-escalation. What a coward. -
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2nd opinion Hospital - Pattaya
would not be usual to need a CT for this. See my previous post. -
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2nd opinion Hospital - Pattaya
Lithotripsy (shockwave therapy to break up stones) is not surgery. It is a non-invasive procedure. In fact sometimes done as a day procedure without overnight stay. While any large hospital will have CT, not all can do lithotripsy as this requires specialized equipment and expertise. Note that lithotripsy is not always successful, and skill of the doctor is paramount, not just in doing it but in deciding if it makes sense to do in the first place. Given how many stones you have, might or might not. I am not sure why CT needed, usually stones can be visualized by ultrasound (and sounds like they already have been)?? If they are going to have to operate to remove a stone that is too large for lithotripsy (a point you should perhaps get another opinion on before proceeding) via what I assume will be either Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Uteroscopy (laparoscopic approach through the urethra) I don't see why they would not remove the other stones at same time? In fact, if at least one stone is too large to remove otherwise, might make most sense to just go for a single operative procedure to remove all of them, the procedures just described can be done at same time on both kidneys....and might give the best chance of success. The whole thing as you describe it, does not seem to make sense. I think you need another opinion on treatment plan altogether. As for lithotripsy costs, 99k here https://phyathai2international.com/programs-and-promotions/Extracorporeal+Shock+Wave+Lithotripsy+(ESWL)/695/en However, the cost would likley be more for large number of stones. I strongly suggest you come to Bangkok (bringing CD of ultrasounds and all other medical records with you) and consult this senior doctor at Siriraj https://www.siphhospital.com/en/medical-services/doctor-biography?id=249 As there is a good chance you can be treated with a single procedure or surgery at a far lower cost. The treatment plan you describe seems odd to say the least. Most private hospitals in Thailand offer only private rooms, but with a range to choose from, which you select at time of admission or reservation. Unless you opt for one of the most costly VIP rooms, the room cost will be a very small factor in the total cost -- even though you may feel the room is unnecessarily nice or large. -
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What things bore and annoy you most?
if i said i was both Bob and Susan would you all just move on? seriously though i'm neither, so leave me alone you bunch of cretins
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