Ammon's Checkup

Ammon had his routine renal Ultrasound a couple weeks ago and then we went to his Pediatric Urologist in Vegas this week for a follow up on his Ultrasound. It has been 6 months since his last one.   He did so great.  He is gettting so big and didn't even cry or move around so much to make it impossible to get any good images.  He did great this time! Good Job Buddy!!

 We tried to make it a fun outing, just Ammon and Mom.

 Laying so still getting his Ultrasound.  So happy this isn't a "hurt" kinda test. I'm done with the poking and traumatic experiences. I don't know how other kids and parents do it that have more severe life threatening problems. My heart goes out to them.

 When his test was over he just had to ride in the elevator one time. :)

 Then, he wanted a Happy Meal with chicken nuggets and chocolate milk :)

We are so proud of you Ammon, you are getting so big and so tough!!

Both kidneys have grown slightly since last time, which is good.  The Right Kidney is still significantly smaller and only functioning 21%, but isn't causing any kinks or infections and things seem to be flowing smoothly through out.  So, that is good.  Ammon has been complaining a lot about stomache aches lately and it's hard to tell if it's something with his kidneys or just a regular stomache ache.  The doctor said that since the ultrasound shows everything is working and there is no blockage then its probably just a normal tummy ache, but just to watch it closely as usual as things can change quickly. But, we don't have to go back for a YEAR! Yay!! A whole year!! So happy!

Reminder of diet: No Soda, No extra salt, No acidy things, No large amounts of protein

Written report from Renal Ultrasound 4/1/11:

Findings: The right kidney (pelvic kidney) measures 5 cm in length.  The left kidney measures 8.9 cm in length.  The right kidney is pelvic in location and appears anomalously rotated.  The right kidney is asymmetrically smaller than the left.  There is no hydronephrosis seen on the right.  There is minimal grade 1 left hydronephrosis present.  No ureteral dilatation observed.  Urinary bladder is incompletely filled., but demonstrates no evidence of wall thickening or ureterocele.  Neither ureteral jet could be confidently observed.  

Impression: 1. Right pelvic kidney, asymmetrically smaller.  No hydronephrosis present on the right.

.  2. Grade 1 left hydronephrosis seen.  This has not significantly changed compared to prior exam.