Surgery in the morning

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  • Hopeful162
    Hopeful162 Member Posts: 82
    #22
    ConnieSW said:

    Kathy

    glad to hear that's behind you.  Thanks for being a dear and updating us so promptly.  We can't help but worry, you know

    Best to you!

    Thanks for the update! Have a good recovery, and I hope you will be able to enjoy the upcoming holidays.

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,488 Member
    #23
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks all!

    well they were unable to do robotically due to the large mesh I have in my abdomin     They made an incision on my left stomach area.  The reimplantment of ureter went well however it was a long process. 5 hours.   I don't know at this time if they biopsies the mass because it may have been difficult to reach.  I'm on pain mess so a little loopy.  Just wanted to send everyone a quick note that my surgery was done

    love and hugs

    kathy

    Kathy, so sweet of you to

    Kathy, so sweet of you to login and tell us how you are doing.  Now, please rest and heal.  

  • sunflash
    sunflash Member Posts: 197 Member
    #24
    Hopeful162 said:

    Best to you!

    Thanks for the update! Have a good recovery, and I hope you will be able to enjoy the upcoming holidays.

    Glad to hear you're finished

    Glad to hear you're finished with the surgery!

    Here's to a speedy and uneventful recovery!

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #25
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks all!

    well they were unable to do robotically due to the large mesh I have in my abdomin     They made an incision on my left stomach area.  The reimplantment of ureter went well however it was a long process. 5 hours.   I don't know at this time if they biopsies the mass because it may have been difficult to reach.  I'm on pain mess so a little loopy.  Just wanted to send everyone a quick note that my surgery was done

    love and hugs

    kathy

    Thank you for updating us.

    Thank you for updating us.  Now, rest and heal!

    Chris

  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 181 Member
    #26
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks all!

    well they were unable to do robotically due to the large mesh I have in my abdomin     They made an incision on my left stomach area.  The reimplantment of ureter went well however it was a long process. 5 hours.   I don't know at this time if they biopsies the mass because it may have been difficult to reach.  I'm on pain mess so a little loopy.  Just wanted to send everyone a quick note that my surgery was done

    love and hugs

    kathy

    Checking In

    Hey Kathy,

    I just saw your posts... I hope you are feeling well and got the answers you are looking for.  I look forward to your posts!

    xoxo

    Laura

  • SandyD
    SandyD Member Posts: 130
    #27
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks all!

    well they were unable to do robotically due to the large mesh I have in my abdomin     They made an incision on my left stomach area.  The reimplantment of ureter went well however it was a long process. 5 hours.   I don't know at this time if they biopsies the mass because it may have been difficult to reach.  I'm on pain mess so a little loopy.  Just wanted to send everyone a quick note that my surgery was done

    love and hugs

    kathy

    Kathy, wishing you a speedy and uncomplicated recovery from your surgery. Take good care of yourself and think about whatever makes you happiest :)!

  • Abbycat2
    Abbycat2 Member Posts: 644 Member
    #28
    sunflash said:

    Glad to hear you're finished

    Glad to hear you're finished with the surgery!

    Here's to a speedy and uneventful recovery!

    Kathy, I am so glad that this is now behind you!

    Please let us know how you are doing. You have been through so much, already.

     

    A Warm Hug,

    Cathy

  • DrienneB
    DrienneB Member Posts: 182
    #29
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks all!

    well they were unable to do robotically due to the large mesh I have in my abdomin     They made an incision on my left stomach area.  The reimplantment of ureter went well however it was a long process. 5 hours.   I don't know at this time if they biopsies the mass because it may have been difficult to reach.  I'm on pain mess so a little loopy.  Just wanted to send everyone a quick note that my surgery was done

    love and hugs

    kathy

    Yay!!

    Here's to a speedy recovery!!

    -jane

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #30
    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    #31
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

    So Glad!

    Kathy - More than anything... I'm glad you are home and on the mend. But, also celebrating no more surgeries for stent replacement.  PLUS, yay for scar tissue!!! That has to be a welcome bit of great news. I'm not a dancer but I'm doing a happy one for you!

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • Lou Ann M
    Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member
    #32
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

    There is no place like home

    There is no place like home and your own bed.  I am so glad you made it .  What good news about about the mass being scar tissue.  Sending prayers for quick healing.  Lou Ann

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #33
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

    What great news!

    And just in time for the holidays.  So glad the stent was removed.  Rest up and heal.

    Chris

  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 Member Posts: 1,483 Member
    #34
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

    I sure hope this works and

    I sure hope this works and you're done with the stents!!  Keep us updated on how it goes.

    Love,

    Eldri

  • Cucu me
    Cucu me Member Posts: 213 Member
    #35
    EZLiving66 said:

    I sure hope this works and

    I sure hope this works and you're done with the stents!!  Keep us updated on how it goes.

    Love,

    Eldri

    Kaleena,

    have a great holidays, you deserve it.

    Happy holidays to all sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #36
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for all the well wishes

    Well I came home yesterday (Thursday) with a Foley Catheter in place.  it will need to stay in place five more days to make sure the implantation took.  My incision looks like a J front and back (or two Js) Ok maybe looks more like an anchor.   They did not do a biopsy  The part of the mass that the doctor saw was just scar tissue.  He felt it and said that there was nothing to biopsy.   With regard to the reimplantment, it took longer and was more difficult than expected because my ureter was attached to my leg vein and my intestines.  It took some time to separate that.  Once it was separated, the rest of the surgery went well.

    I woke up and it felt like someone kicked me in the kidney.  Then I thought I hope I still have a kidney!   But they said that was from the pushing and pulling.   Unable to drive for about 4 weeks.   I will get my Foley out Monday and hope everything is fine afterwards.   I did notice that after surgery that my WBC counts were high.   It was also high in my urine a week prior to the surgery.   Don't know if that is a concern or not but I don't think so.

    I can say for sure that I can tell that I don't have a stent anymore and it feels great!  And now I don't have to go have surgery every 3 months to have it replaced.   

    Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and I will let you know how it all goes.

    Kathy

    Just catching up on your news

    Hi Kathy

    I've been off the boards for a while and I've only just caught up with everything that has been happening to you.  Gosh - that sounds like pretty big surgery, but I am delighted that they have managed to move the ureter.  I always resisted the stent, with the consequent damage to one of my kidneys, as I couldn't face the discomfort and the repeated replacement.  You must be so relieved to get that over and done with!  Also sounds as if they are not worried about the mass, which must be a relief for you after so long "watchful waiting" to see what it did.

    Healing wishes winging your way
    Helen xx

     

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #37
    HellieC said:

    Just catching up on your news

    Hi Kathy

    I've been off the boards for a while and I've only just caught up with everything that has been happening to you.  Gosh - that sounds like pretty big surgery, but I am delighted that they have managed to move the ureter.  I always resisted the stent, with the consequent damage to one of my kidneys, as I couldn't face the discomfort and the repeated replacement.  You must be so relieved to get that over and done with!  Also sounds as if they are not worried about the mass, which must be a relief for you after so long "watchful waiting" to see what it did.

    Healing wishes winging your way
    Helen xx

     

    Thank you Helen!
    i can tell

    Thank you Helen!

    i can tell the difference already not having a stent.  And yes I don't think the mass is going anywhere.   I am not going to worry about it.  It is what it is.  I have so much scarring in there that I don't even think they can remove it.  My first doctor believed that my severe scarring probably kept stuff from spreading.   I am fine with that!

    just got my Folet catheter out.   resting and waiting to pee.  Lol.  

    I hope all is well with you.  My best to you

     

    Kathy

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    #38
    Kaleena said:

    Thank you Helen!
    i can tell

    Thank you Helen!

    i can tell the difference already not having a stent.  And yes I don't think the mass is going anywhere.   I am not going to worry about it.  It is what it is.  I have so much scarring in there that I don't even think they can remove it.  My first doctor believed that my severe scarring probably kept stuff from spreading.   I am fine with that!

    just got my Folet catheter out.   resting and waiting to pee.  Lol.  

    I hope all is well with you.  My best to you

     

    Kathy

    Well?

    did you perform?

  • It happened to Me
    It happened to Me Member Posts: 206 Member
    #39
    So glad you are better Kathy

    Kathy, I haven't been on since Thanksgiving and just read your post.  I am so glad you are doing better and it was just scar tissue.  You are one of the one's who has encouraged me through my journey when I found csn discussion board after my surgery and chemo. treatments.  Thanks for being so transparent on your journey.  I know you are a blessing to me and to all the other ladies on this board.  May this be the last surgery.  :)

    Jeanette

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #40
    ConnieSW said:

    Well?

    did you perform?

    Yes!!!   The water is

    Yes!!!   The water is flowing!

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #41
    It happened to Me said:

    So glad you are better Kathy

    Kathy, I haven't been on since Thanksgiving and just read your post.  I am so glad you are doing better and it was just scar tissue.  You are one of the one's who has encouraged me through my journey when I found csn discussion board after my surgery and chemo. treatments.  Thanks for being so transparent on your journey.  I know you are a blessing to me and to all the other ladies on this board.  May this be the last surgery.  :)

    Jeanette

    Thanks Jeanette:
    How sweet of

    Thanks Jeanette:

    How sweet of you to say that!   Yes.  No more surgeries!   

    I just have to remind my self to take baby steps.   It is a 4-6 week recovery and I don't want to get discouraged because I get tired!

    I can tell you though after having that stent in for 16 months, it is such a great relief NOT to have that feeling in me!   There is definitely a big difference.

    Now to let the incisions heal both inside and outside.

    My best to you!

    Kathy

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