Surgery Completed!!

AnnissaP

Quick update! Had surgery yesterday and they ended up taking the whole kidney. Three mths ago the tumor was only 3.6 cm. It ended up being deeper than originally thought. He said it took up 1/3 of the kidney. I will ask dr the size today. Yesterday he was puzzled and said he has NO IDEA now what it is. It has been sent off and I will have results in 2-3 weeks. Will update more in a few days...maybe lol 

Retcenturion

Congratulations

... The worse part is over. Hoping for a speedy recovery . Rest easy.

BoondockSaint

Good news!!!......Glad you

Good news!!!......Glad you are doing well. Keep it up sister.

Wehavenotimeatall

Shock

Oh Annissa I knew you had. Hard road to get here but was not expecting that

Good news it is gone and all over

please know I am thinkping of you and I hope you are ok

Take it easy and keep us posted

Annie

 

 

randyradiohill

Listen to your body and take it easy.  Glad your surgery is over.

APny

So glad your surgery is over.

So glad your surgery is over. I'm thinking that if it grew that fast it just might be a cyst. RCC grows very slowly. In any case, wishing you a quick uneventful recovery xo

LMCRJB13

Great - glad that's over! 

Great - glad that's over!  Take good care of yourself...cheers to an uneventful recovery!

Rockspin

Glad it's over for you. Rest

Glad it's over for you. Rest and take good care of yourself. I'm 8 weeks from a total right kidney removal and just about back to normal. Keep us informed.

AnnissaP

APny said:

So glad your surgery is over.

So glad your surgery is over. I'm thinking that if it grew that fast it just might be a cyst. RCC grows very slowly. In any case, wishing you a quick uneventful recovery xo

APny

Hi! Spoke with him today and understood more (rather than 2nd hand info). He said it was not that it grew a crazy amount, it was just way deeper than they originally thought. Apparently took up 1/3 of kidney. He said he wanted to be on the safe side and leave everything clear. He tried removing it from the front of the kidney then the back. Unfortunately he was not able to.

AnnissaP

Nurse had me get out of bed

Nurse had me get out of bed today to freshen up in the washroom and sit up in a chair. She took out the catheter and had me walk down the hall. That was def a challenge!!

bkm456

AnnissaP said:

Nurse had me get out of bed

Nurse had me get out of bed today to freshen up in the washroom and sit up in a chair. She took out the catheter and had me walk down the hall. That was def a challenge!!

yippie

The cather removal was the worse part for me  ..lol. Yes it was a challenge for me 2 because of all thos pain pills they give you. Once I got off them I was able to function my new normal. I know that I was told my pathology would take a while but they ended up getting it back after a few days to confirm that clear cell renal was removed . I also went in thinking a complete nerphrectomy was possible..ended up taking 1/3 of my kidney as it was 6 cm. Stastically our prognosis is it will never return . The important part now is keeping infection away, I have been extremely sanitary and have found that once you have staples removed and your hunger, bowel function , and walking return , all that is left is few months of internal healing. Sounds like your doing really well and you will be home restign in no time .

Trucker1

OK then

Glad to hear you are out of surgery and on to recovery!! 

Hoss79

Glad your surgery went good.
Glad your surgery went good. I was discharged less than 24 hours after my surgery. I’m still sore but taking it easy. My pathology report comes back on Monday. My mass was 6.5 cm. The Dr removed my entire kidney.

APny

AnnissaP said:

APny

Hi! Spoke with him today and understood more (rather than 2nd hand info). He said it was not that it grew a crazy amount, it was just way deeper than they originally thought. Apparently took up 1/3 of kidney. He said he wanted to be on the safe side and leave everything clear. He tried removing it from the front of the kidney then the back. Unfortunately he was not able to.

Ah, I see. I'm glad he was

Ah, I see. I'm glad he was playing safe. Saw below that cath is out and you're up and walking a bit. That's good! Drink lots of water too. All that best!

Shaughnessy

Happy Surgery Went Well

I also remember how challenging just getting out of bed and sitting in a chair was.  Hang in there, everyday you will move a little more and get a little stronger.  It does, however, take time and patience but you'll get there.  Pretty soon you will be doing a lap around the ward.  One lap will turn into two laps and then you will be on your way home.

AnnissaP

Thanks for all the

Thanks for all the encouragement!!!!

foxhd

Annissa,

you've been a trooper. Good job.

Optimisticgirl

Keep a positive attitude

one day at a time, you will be fine!  Best wishes on a fast uneventful recovery!

Angie1496

Congrats!  I know it’s a

Congrats!  I know it’s a relief to have this past you! Keep walking and stayimg ahead of your pain. Hope you get to go home soon and recover quickly!

Jan4you

WOW I am sure that was a

WOW I am sure that was a surprise~but you are on your way to a full recovery now!!

Keep us posted as to how you are doing. Walk, Walk Walk !! Don't forget ICE helps a lot!

Sending you a healing, gentle hug,

Jan

hardo718

Great job Annissa

Sorry you lost the whole kidney but if that's the only way to get that little troublemaker out, then that's the best option.  Sounds like you're doing great in your recovery process.  Do your deep breathing exercises, walk, walk, walk, and don't forget to rest too.  Your body has just been through a major event and rest is very important for healing.

God bless,

Donna~