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Removed my right kidney!

massaf
massaf CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
edited June 2022 in Kidney Cancer #1

I got my right kidney removed yesterday but I am having severe shoulders pain and sometimes chest pain. My heart rate is about 118 and i am monitored for now but they didnot allow me to walk yet.


any suggestions how to ease the shoulders pain?

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  • eug91
    eug91 CSN Member Posts: 471 Member
    #2

    First off, congrats on getting through your neph!

    As for the shoulder pain, it's probably the gas from the surgery trying to escape your body. It'll dissipate in time. Until then, ice packs or heat packs can help. And walking - whenever possible, go for a walk around your house.

    Each day after should be better for you - here's to your continued healing!

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  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 CSN Member Posts: 641 Member
    #3

    Hi thank goodness the surgery is complete, right? Agree with Eug91 walking when you are able will help. Please keep us updated on your progress!

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  • Grateful_Dad
    Grateful_Dad CSN Member Posts: 3 Member
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1697016#Comment_1697016

    I fully agree. I had my right kidney removed a little over a month ago, and my shoulder and collarbone were in major pain, right where they put a tube in that area. The surgeon said that I shouldn’t feel that way after the surgery but I assure you, I felt that pain on top of my area of surgery and the organs being so tender. It’s painful, but should go away eventually. My pain in that area lasted for about 2 weeks. please do make sure to address this with your doctor regardless. Take care!

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  • Willbern
    Willbern CSN Member Posts: 8 Member
    #5

    Congrats on your successful surgery. I had my left kidney removed in February (robotic) no shoulder or chest pain. And I never had to get up and walk. I was fine after my surgery except for pain where the incisions are. Wishing you a fast and great recovery.

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  • massaf
    massaf CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
    #6

    Thank you all, I think am doing better except the dizziness and headaches, I went to ER couple of times they do not seem to know the cause and the blood counts are good, I am hoping it will go away.

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  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 CSN Member Posts: 641 Member
    #7

    Hi masaaf good to hear you're doing better with that shoulder pain. Your body has been through a lot. Keep being observant and reporting concerns but try to be patient with the healing process. Hang in there!

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