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Home from the kidney removal

Apaugh
Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

So I got through the surgery on Thursday and only had one complications, I had irregular heart beat and went into afib, but they pulled me out of it and I  am good.  Doc beleives the chemo i had for my BC was a contributor to this.  So while I went home with one less kidney, I pick up 2 more meds for life.   

I feel good though.  God is good all the time!

Hugs and thanks for the prayers,

Annie

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  • icemantoo
    icemantoo CSN Member Posts: 3,362 Member
    edited July 2019 #2
    Hopefully

    ----the worst is behind you.

     

     

     

     

    icemantoo

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  • AliceB1950
    AliceB1950 CSN Member Posts: 251 Member
    #3
    Hope your recovery goes

    Hope your recovery goes smoothly.  Sending you positive vibes.

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #4
    Wishing you a speedy recovery

    Wishing you a speedy recovery. And agree with Iceman; hopefully the worst is over. You've been through enough. All the best to you, Annie!

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    #5
    Thank you

    For going through what I have, I am pleasently surprised how good I feel.   I really think if I did not have this new heart issue I would be getting more accomplished.  I feel like I, well no, not I feel, I know I have had a miricle here.  Got that kidney out on Thursday and I dont even need a pain pill!  

    Hugs,

    Annie

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  • eug91
    eug91 CSN Member Posts: 471 Member
    #6
    awesome

    Great job, Annie. Hope you heal up soon!

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  • AliceB1950
    AliceB1950 CSN Member Posts: 251 Member
    #7
    Annie, we seem to be on

    Annie, we seem to be on similar paths.  The scan that found my kidney cancer also found an aortic aneurysm, so I have heart surgery somewhere in my future.  Maybe I'll get lucky and one of my cancers will get me first.

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  • stub1969
    stub1969 CSN Member Posts: 997 Member
    #8
    Happy for you, Annie

    It warms my heart to hear that you are feeling so good, Annie.  Take things easy and listen to your body.  I look forward to hearing continued good news from you!

    Stub

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #9
    So happy you don't need pain

    So happy you don't need pain pills but watch that you don't overdo it too soon! You're still healing. Hugs xoxo

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  • Crazybernie
    Crazybernie CSN Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2019 #10
    Kidney coming out Tuesday in Fresno

    I'm 59 and I'm getting my dissapointing kidney out on tuesday here in Fresno.  I've got a 6cm tumor in it.  I just found about the two cancers on good friday.  they scooped the tumor out of my bladder a month or so ago and now they are taking out the kidney which is also stage one.  No where can I find the 5 year survival rate for someone who had both bladder and kidney cancer both stage one.  I know the bladder cancer will keep coming back and I hope we can continue to scoop them out as we find them.  The statistics show around 80% 5 year survivals but no where can i find the rate if you have both.  I know its just a number but I'd really like to know it.  bernie

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited August 2019 #11
    Wow

    Bernie, I dont know the survival rates of having both.  I am sure they are out there.  The other day, I met a man that was a 27 year bladder cancer survivor.  That was amazing to me.  We just have to be ever present and keep a close eye on ourselves by never missing an appointment.  Life is too precious so now I take the time to smell the roses. 

    Hugs and prayers,

    Annie

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  • Janet920
    Janet920 CSN Member Posts: 12 Member
    #12
    Annie - Best wishes to you.

    Annie - Best wishes to you. You are right - never miss an appointment. I can so relate. 

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  • Angiebby75
    Angiebby75 CSN Member Posts: 208 Member
    #13
    Now the surgery is over keep

    Now the surgery is over keep up your good spirits. Prayers for a complete healing. Good reminder about appointment. I haven’t missed any scans but I have had to reschduled a few other appointment. Good reminder to stay on track. 

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