New & hopeful

foxhd said:

What pain?

Welcome Daisy. Sorry for your need to find us. But, glad you did. Your upcoming surgery is scary. But it appears that you are ready. The pain is real. And I have heard lots of others who were very afraid of it. But when considering the options (which are few) it is quite tolerable. Don't let it put you into a panic. They  will medicate you. Use it. It's not like you fell off a cliff in the woods and no one could help you. If your Dr. told you that they had to go through your nose and pull out your kidney with a pair of pliers, I bet you would say ,"Do it." "Get it out!!!" Well, they don't do it that way. Your incision will heal. You will get help to move and you will get the "good" stuff. As much as you need. So take it. After a couple days or so you need less. You start moving around and start getting anxious to go home and see your kids. The pain is a small price to pay. Keep us posted when you feel up to it. Good luck.

Daisy,

You will do fine. It will be painful but you will get through it. I had the big slice, chevron style much like you have described. I had an epidural instead of morphine in the hospital and it blocked most of my pain, but not all. Getting out of bed was very difficult but I pushed myself to do it the day after surgery. Walking is really good for the healing process. I moved very slowly but mainly because I couldn't breathe as I had complications with my lungs filling with fluid and spiking a fever for four days. As much as it hurts to cough, you have to to keep that from happening. Use a pillow to cover your incision when you cough or sneeze. I used a wedge for my bed at home as it was difficult to be flat. Many others have slept in a recliner. You will be extremely fatigued. This is normal. Take it slow, keep moving and eat very small portions as it will be painful if you don't. You will also be constipated...make sure you have something on hand for that. I started gentle swimming at three weeks and it felt wonderful, mostly on my back as it felt the best. Stay on top of your pain...don't let it get out of control. Best of luck to you tomorrow...you will do great. Oh and get some help at home! No heavy lifting for at least 6 weeks! (nothing over 10 pounds).

Rae

Daisy lo said:

updat

thank you to the 3 of you.  It is now wed 3rd day since surgery and im doing good.  Surgery was monday at 745am it ended right about 1pm.  My pathology report came back today, my tumor weighed 5 pounds!!!! But thsnk God they ended up not.taking my artery.They took the tumor n my kidney n lymph nodes n the report today said that the cancer was encapsulated in the kidney n tumor only....SOOO IM NOW OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE. Im having a little issue with my right lung sounding crackly n not breathing as good.Ive been up walking since day 1...still surviving off of ice chips since saturday  night. Well time to walk im still at.the hospital 

 

 

Congrats, Daisy!  We're so glad you're recovering well and have found us.  Maybe your 'silver lining' is you weigh 5 lbs less now.  Keep walking and keep us updated.

Daisy lo said:

updat

thank you to the 3 of you.  It is now wed 3rd day since surgery and im doing good.  Surgery was monday at 745am it ended right about 1pm.  My pathology report came back today, my tumor weighed 5 pounds!!!! But thsnk God they ended up not.taking my artery.They took the tumor n my kidney n lymph nodes n the report today said that the cancer was encapsulated in the kidney n tumor only....SOOO IM NOW OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE. Im having a little issue with my right lung sounding crackly n not breathing as good.Ive been up walking since day 1...still surviving off of ice chips since saturday  night. Well time to walk im still at.the hospital 

 

 

That's great news. When I first read 20 cm, I thought OMG. Now look at you! I really am happy for you!

Daisy lo said:

updat

thank you to the 3 of you.  It is now wed 3rd day since surgery and im doing good.  Surgery was monday at 745am it ended right about 1pm.  My pathology report came back today, my tumor weighed 5 pounds!!!! But thsnk God they ended up not.taking my artery.They took the tumor n my kidney n lymph nodes n the report today said that the cancer was encapsulated in the kidney n tumor only....SOOO IM NOW OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE. Im having a little issue with my right lung sounding crackly n not breathing as good.Ive been up walking since day 1...still surviving off of ice chips since saturday  night. Well time to walk im still at.the hospital 

 

 

Daisy Contratulations on your outcome!   Wow, 5 pounds!  What did you name it?? 

Hug your kids Daisy and enjoy life!

Texas_wedge said:

Far too soon!

There's nothing to stop you replacing your pic with one of your new battle scar - others display them, like our firefighter flatlander - but I'd rather you kept that lovely portrait.  We have so many film stars looks on this forum, and then there's Fox!

Do you think maybe your doc meant April 1st 2014?! Does he have any idea what you do professionally?  April 1st 2013 is totally ridiculous - it would be even for a tough guy with a small tumor, still more so for a young lady of a normal size who hasn't been eating and is still in pain after removal of one of the most colossal renal tumors any urological surgeon ever gets to see.

I hate to give you more bad news, but you really mustn't even pick up your 2 year old for quite a while yet - nothing more than ten pounds is a general rule of thumb.  I know that will be very tough but you owe it to yourself and your Family not to compromise your recovery seriously by herniating or re-opening wounds or ....  you're a nurse, you know better than I do.  The thought of putting your back at risk in looking after your patient is, in itself, unthinkable.  I think your doctor is talking like an idiot - please get a further qualified opinion on when you are sufficiently recovered to resume an intensively physical lifestyle. 

Our illustrious friend Fox would be ideally equipped to give you the advice you need.

 

Damn papparazzi always trailing me. So, I'll continue with my "Wild One's " photo. What you can't see is that by my feet is Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. Tough guy image must remain. My "pretty boy" portfolio will remain with my swimsuit covers.

Daisy, A return to work by April 1st wouldn't be a good idea for a telemarketer, let alone a health care professional with direct patient contact requiring lifting, positioning, and transfers. 3 months would be more realistic. For a 200# man. Your job as a young mother is enough to push your limits for a couple months. Your attitude appears excellent. Let your body catch up. Either your Dr doesn't understand what you do or he/she is completely misinformed. Take your time off to love your kids.

foxhd said:

Incognito

Damn papparazzi always trailing me. So, I'll continue with my "Wild One's " photo. What you can't see is that by my feet is Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. Tough guy image must remain. My "pretty boy" portfolio will remain with my swimsuit covers.

Daisy, A return to work by April 1st wouldn't be a good idea for a telemarketer, let alone a health care professional with direct patient contact requiring lifting, positioning, and transfers. 3 months would be more realistic. For a 200# man. Your job as a young mother is enough to push your limits for a couple months. Your attitude appears excellent. Let your body catch up. Either your Dr doesn't understand what you do or he/she is completely misinformed. Take your time off to love your kids.

But I'd take pics of Daisy in a swimsuit over you any day!!

Daisy,

You are going to feel a lot better a week from now when you are 3 weeks post surgery. Still too early to back to work unless it is a part tie desk job. I think given your surgery you need at least 6 weeks off and than you may or may not be able to return full time at first.

Icemantoo