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  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    home resting

    lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here  but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just  berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far;  Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.

    Dan

  • Darron
    Darron Member Posts: 310 Member
    dme59 said:

    home resting

    lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here  but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just  berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far;  Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.

    Dan

    Great to hear

    Glad to hear all went well. Gas pain in the abdomin was the worst pater for me too. Amazing what getting up and walking can do. Sounds like you are on the right track, slow and steady doers win this race.

     

  • DonMiller
    DonMiller Member Posts: 109
    dme59 said:

    home resting

    lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here  but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just  berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far;  Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.

    Dan

    Surgery

    Hey Dan

     

    Signed in this morning hoping to see  you post.  Great to hear the surgery went well.

     

    Don

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    dme59 said:

    home resting

    lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here  but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just  berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far;  Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.

    Dan

    Fan-damned-tastic

    Way to go Dan!

    Chalk that one up as a win! We will need your street addrss to deliver the goat for the rest of the initiation!  Tongue Out

    Gas is a pain, err- so to speak!  Frankly, after a few days of that, I never want to look a glass of prune juice in the face ever again!

    I'm glad you are up and about, but remember, no marathons, no roller coasters, no demolition derbys!   Lots of water, lots of walks, lots of naps.  Especially lots of naps. I'm nearly four weeks out and I still slam into that wall several times a day.  Heal first, play later!Laughing

    Welcome home!

    Michael

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    MDCinSC said:

    Fan-damned-tastic

    Way to go Dan!

    Chalk that one up as a win! We will need your street addrss to deliver the goat for the rest of the initiation!  Tongue Out

    Gas is a pain, err- so to speak!  Frankly, after a few days of that, I never want to look a glass of prune juice in the face ever again!

    I'm glad you are up and about, but remember, no marathons, no roller coasters, no demolition derbys!   Lots of water, lots of walks, lots of naps.  Especially lots of naps. I'm nearly four weeks out and I still slam into that wall several times a day.  Heal first, play later!Laughing

    Welcome home!

    Michael

    No danger of any marathons

    No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.

    Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.

    Dan

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • garym
    garym Member Posts: 1,647
    dme59 said:

    No danger of any marathons

    No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.

    Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.

    Dan

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Good to have you back...

    The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membershipSmile).  Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.

    Welcome back,

    Gary

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    garym said:

    Good to have you back...

    The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membershipSmile).  Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.

    Welcome back,

    Gary

    That;s a deal

    I didn't see the fine print Gary but we have a deal. I found this site very helpful and will be happy to help  new people who come here with the same struggles I was experiencing. With the reports I have gotten from my doctors, I fully expect to be here at least 20 years. Let's all grow old together.

    As for the water and walking, I have been drinking plenty of water but i overdid it a bit with the walking. I went for a morning walk outdoors and made it about a block from home before turning around because I felt gas building. Later in the aftenoon I went for another walk and made it two blocks and felt tired in the legs. Fortunately I took along a walker that has a seat and was able to rest. My niece and her boyfriend came along and offered me a ride which I gladly accepted. I am feeling fine this morning, just a slight reminder on the right side of my abdomen that I had surgery. Have a bit of discomfort but it is bearable.

     

    Dan

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    dme59 said:

    No danger of any marathons

    No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.

    Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.

    Dan

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cedar Point!

    As close at you are to Cedar Point, that when you are ready for the Coaster, they have several World Class Coasters available for you to choose from!  Pictures Please!

    Michael

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    garym said:

    Good to have you back...

    The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membershipSmile).  Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.

    Welcome back,

    Gary

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  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    MDCinSC said:

    Cedar Point!

    As close at you are to Cedar Point, that when you are ready for the Coaster, they have several World Class Coasters available for you to choose from!  Pictures Please!

    Michael

    That too is a deal Michael.

    That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.

    Dan

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    dme59 said:

    That too is a deal Michael.

    That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.

    Dan

    Careful though!

    I'd give that wooden coaster wide berth for at least 18months!  Tongue Out 

    Do the one with the 100 mph downhill drop first.  Everything else will pale by comparison!

    You will too! 

    Michael

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    dme59 said:

    That too is a deal Michael.

    That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.

    Dan

    You'll get there

    Dan, you'll get there. How active were you before? Recovery is a trip. and a stumble. and it gets better from there. Sure doesn't feel like though, does it?

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    foxhd said:

    You'll get there

    Dan, you'll get there. How active were you before? Recovery is a trip. and a stumble. and it gets better from there. Sure doesn't feel like though, does it?

    Fox,
    As far as how active? I

    Fox,

    As far as how active? I did do a fair amount of walking, although in the weeks leading up to the surgery I pretty much went to work and then home and was a hermit. I must admit I got lazy and did not go for my walks which not only likely didn't help me none, but my poor dog got neglected somewhat. And she loves going out walking when i go. I have a renewed outlook now however, and that is going to be a positive one...both for me and my little four legged family member.

    Dan

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    The Gemini

    I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.

     

    Icemantoo

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    icemantoo said:

    The Gemini

    I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.

     

    Icemantoo

    Icemantoo,

    I want to be just like you when I grow up! Cool  Seriously!  You have a great attitude and a terrific sense of fun and perspective!

    Michael

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    icemantoo said:

    The Gemini

    I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.

     

    Icemantoo

    The Gemini would probably be

    The Gemini would probably be a good one to start with after going through what we all have. Maybe I will celebrate the one year mark that way. Today is six days post op for me and I actually feel pretty good today. Just slight discomfort on my right side walking. The worst is trying to get up from a laying down position. I called my surgeon's office today to see if it was safe to walk up a stairway since my bedroom is upstairs and if I don't catch someone in time, I had to wait hours sometimes to have items I needed retrieved from my room..ie clothes. I meet with the surgeon on June 19 which will be the two week mark for my post surgery follow up. I was told going in that he expected my recovery to be 2-4 weeks and am feeling good about that based on how I feel right now. However, I am not going to over do it. I did walk a little too far a couple days ago and luckily took along one of those wheeled walkers with a seat. My niece and her boyfriend happened along and gave me a ride home. Lunchtime here so I think I will go take a walk and see what looks good to eat.

    Thanks again for all the advice, cheerleading, and especially for helping put my mind at ease had helping me to find peace with dealing with cancer and surgery.  With what my doctors have told me I plan on being like Iceman and helping newcomers another 20 years from now.

    Dan

  • DonMiller
    DonMiller Member Posts: 109
    dme59 said:

    The Gemini would probably be

    The Gemini would probably be a good one to start with after going through what we all have. Maybe I will celebrate the one year mark that way. Today is six days post op for me and I actually feel pretty good today. Just slight discomfort on my right side walking. The worst is trying to get up from a laying down position. I called my surgeon's office today to see if it was safe to walk up a stairway since my bedroom is upstairs and if I don't catch someone in time, I had to wait hours sometimes to have items I needed retrieved from my room..ie clothes. I meet with the surgeon on June 19 which will be the two week mark for my post surgery follow up. I was told going in that he expected my recovery to be 2-4 weeks and am feeling good about that based on how I feel right now. However, I am not going to over do it. I did walk a little too far a couple days ago and luckily took along one of those wheeled walkers with a seat. My niece and her boyfriend happened along and gave me a ride home. Lunchtime here so I think I will go take a walk and see what looks good to eat.

    Thanks again for all the advice, cheerleading, and especially for helping put my mind at ease had helping me to find peace with dealing with cancer and surgery.  With what my doctors have told me I plan on being like Iceman and helping newcomers another 20 years from now.

    Dan

    Sorry About the Reds remark

     I formally apologize for my lame Reds joke. I dont want to make excuses but It hss been a rough year.  In addition to this kidney cancer crap all of my teams...the Villanova Wildcats, The New York Mets, The   & New York Jets are getting hammered.  

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    DonMiller said:

    Sorry About the Reds remark

     I formally apologize for my lame Reds joke. I dont want to make excuses but It hss been a rough year.  In addition to this kidney cancer crap all of my teams...the Villanova Wildcats, The New York Mets, The   & New York Jets are getting hammered.  

    There was no need whatsoever

    There was no need whatsoever to appologize. I took it the way I think you intended. My remark was purely in the same fun of friendly sports rivalry. I never thought it was lame at all Don. Besides, in regards to sports team jabs I am used to it. The area where I live in Ohio is close to the middle ground between Columbus OH. and Ann Arbor MI. right smack in the middle of Ohio State-Michigan. So plenty used to the rivalry games.

    Thanks for all you insight and help in dealing with kidney cancer and surgery.

    Much appreciated,

    Dan

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    dme59 said:

    There was no need whatsoever

    There was no need whatsoever to appologize. I took it the way I think you intended. My remark was purely in the same fun of friendly sports rivalry. I never thought it was lame at all Don. Besides, in regards to sports team jabs I am used to it. The area where I live in Ohio is close to the middle ground between Columbus OH. and Ann Arbor MI. right smack in the middle of Ohio State-Michigan. So plenty used to the rivalry games.

    Thanks for all you insight and help in dealing with kidney cancer and surgery.

    Much appreciated,

    Dan

    Findlay, Napoleon?

    I'm tryingto rack you down DaN1 LOL  Not literally! Wink

    Sports jabs are perfectly in character.  I am reminded of a line from Twelve Angry Men.  One juror said he was a Baltimore fan, and teh resient Yankees fan looked at him and said:

    "Baltimore? BALTIMORE? That's like hitting yourself in the head with hammer three times a day!"

    The Reds  come close! Laughing

  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    MDCinSC said:

    Findlay, Napoleon?

    I'm tryingto rack you down DaN1 LOL  Not literally! Wink

    Sports jabs are perfectly in character.  I am reminded of a line from Twelve Angry Men.  One juror said he was a Baltimore fan, and teh resient Yankees fan looked at him and said:

    "Baltimore? BALTIMORE? That's like hitting yourself in the head with hammer three times a day!"

    The Reds  come close! Laughing

    I live just outside of a

    I live just outside of a small town (800 people) called Wayne. It is 13 miles southwest of Bowling Green. Findlay is about 25 southwest of Wayne.