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lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far; Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.
Dan
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Great to heardme59 said:home resting
lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far; Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.
Dan
Glad to hear all went well. Gas pain in the abdomin was the worst pater for me too. Amazing what getting up and walking can do. Sounds like you are on the right track, slow and steady doers win this race.
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Surgerydme59 said:home resting
lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far; Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.
Dan
Hey Dan
Signed in this morning hoping to see you post. Great to hear the surgery went well.
Don
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Fan-damned-tasticdme59 said:home resting
lt took a little longer than I thought it would to return here but finally made it. My surgery went well. Dr said it went as he expected and that it was his expectation I am cured. In the surgical suite at just berfore 8am and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery at 3pm. All my inciisions are on the right side of my abdomen which made it tough to get out of bed first day or two as the nurses kept having me sit up on the left side of the bed. As far as the pain, it wasn't all that bad once I got moving around. I had more discomfort from gas building in my lower abdomen. Once that finally started leaving I was feeling pretty good. Got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doing well so far; Body functions returning at last so hopefully back to normal soon.
Dan
Way to go Dan!
Chalk that one up as a win! We will need your street addrss to deliver the goat for the rest of the initiation!
Gas is a pain, err- so to speak! Frankly, after a few days of that, I never want to look a glass of prune juice in the face ever again!
I'm glad you are up and about, but remember, no marathons, no roller coasters, no demolition derbys! Lots of water, lots of walks, lots of naps. Especially lots of naps. I'm nearly four weeks out and I still slam into that wall several times a day. Heal first, play later!
Welcome home!
Michael
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No danger of any marathonsMDCinSC said:Fan-damned-tastic
Way to go Dan!
Chalk that one up as a win! We will need your street addrss to deliver the goat for the rest of the initiation!
Gas is a pain, err- so to speak! Frankly, after a few days of that, I never want to look a glass of prune juice in the face ever again!
I'm glad you are up and about, but remember, no marathons, no roller coasters, no demolition derbys! Lots of water, lots of walks, lots of naps. Especially lots of naps. I'm nearly four weeks out and I still slam into that wall several times a day. Heal first, play later!
Welcome home!
Michael
No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.
Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.
Dan
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Good to have you back...dme59 said:No danger of any marathons
No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.
Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.
Dan
The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membership
). Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.Welcome back,
Gary
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That;s a dealgarym said:Good to have you back...
The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membership
). Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.Welcome back,
Gary
I didn't see the fine print Gary but we have a deal. I found this site very helpful and will be happy to help new people who come here with the same struggles I was experiencing. With the reports I have gotten from my doctors, I fully expect to be here at least 20 years. Let's all grow old together.
As for the water and walking, I have been drinking plenty of water but i overdid it a bit with the walking. I went for a morning walk outdoors and made it about a block from home before turning around because I felt gas building. Later in the aftenoon I went for another walk and made it two blocks and felt tired in the legs. Fortunately I took along a walker that has a seat and was able to rest. My niece and her boyfriend came along and offered me a ride which I gladly accepted. I am feeling fine this morning, just a slight reminder on the right side of my abdomen that I had surgery. Have a bit of discomfort but it is bearable.
Dan
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Cedar Point!dme59 said:No danger of any marathons
No danger of any marathons here. I couldn't run 26 miles before the cancer. First day of walking was kind of rough. I had to use the pain button a few times at first but not nearly as often as I thought I would. And so far since home have only used 1 percocet. Getting out of a chair is fairly easy. It is getting off the bed/couch from a laying down position that is rough. Got lucky so far with the bowels restarting. So far no constipation. BM gassy and loose. We have one of those wheeled walkers with a seat in our closet that I got out to walk down the street. That way I can sit down and rest a bit if i went too far. I have been keeping up on the water. Lots of water and an occasional diet 7up. As far as the roller coasters, maybe once I am healed I will try that to celebrate kicking caner in the a**. About all I am allowed to do is walk and nap. My surgeon told me NO driving a vehicle until after my follow up appointment which is not until June 19.
Thanks again to all those who sent well wishes and to all of you for the knowledge you provided to make my experience much easier to take. You all have been so much help in dealing with kidney cancer.
Dan
As close at you are to Cedar Point, that when you are ready for the Coaster, they have several World Class Coasters available for you to choose from! Pictures Please!
Michael
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deleted double entrygarym said:Good to have you back...
The easy part is over, now you have to hang around here for twenty years or so and help calm the nerves of all the newbies (that's the fine print in the contract we didn't mention when you applied for membership
). Seriously though, you'll be feeling much more like your old self in a couple weeks, just remember to drink plenty of water and walk.Welcome back,
Gary
double entry deleted
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That too is a deal Michael.MDCinSC said:Cedar Point!
As close at you are to Cedar Point, that when you are ready for the Coaster, they have several World Class Coasters available for you to choose from! Pictures Please!
Michael
That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.
Dan
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Careful though!dme59 said:That too is a deal Michael.
That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.
Dan
I'd give that wooden coaster wide berth for at least 18months!
Do the one with the 100 mph downhill drop first. Everything else will pale by comparison!
You will too!
Michael
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You'll get theredme59 said:That too is a deal Michael.
That too is a deal Michael. Maybe... Last time at Cedar point was 8-10 years ago. Loved the place though. No rhyme or reason that I haven't gone.
Dan
Dan, you'll get there. How active were you before? Recovery is a trip. and a stumble. and it gets better from there. Sure doesn't feel like though, does it?
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Fox,foxhd said:You'll get there
Dan, you'll get there. How active were you before? Recovery is a trip. and a stumble. and it gets better from there. Sure doesn't feel like though, does it?
As far as how active? IFox,
As far as how active? I did do a fair amount of walking, although in the weeks leading up to the surgery I pretty much went to work and then home and was a hermit. I must admit I got lazy and did not go for my walks which not only likely didn't help me none, but my poor dog got neglected somewhat. And she loves going out walking when i go. I have a renewed outlook now however, and that is going to be a positive one...both for me and my little four legged family member.
Dan
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The Gemini
I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.
Icemantoo
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Icemantoo,icemantoo said:The Gemini
I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.
Icemantoo
I want to be just like you when I grow up!
Seriously! You have a great attitude and a terrific sense of fun and perspective!Michael
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The Gemini would probably beicemantoo said:The Gemini
I did the Gemini at Cedar Point about 7 years ago with my then 10 year okd grandaughter holding me so that I woukd not be scared. You should wait at least next summer for that. I did however go water skiing 11 months after surgery and stayed up for the whole run and dropped a ski at the end. I am going to try it again thei summer for my 70th. I did a little googeling and there are still people water skiing in their 90's, but the articles do not mention if they are doing it on 1 kidney.
Icemantoo
The Gemini would probably be a good one to start with after going through what we all have. Maybe I will celebrate the one year mark that way. Today is six days post op for me and I actually feel pretty good today. Just slight discomfort on my right side walking. The worst is trying to get up from a laying down position. I called my surgeon's office today to see if it was safe to walk up a stairway since my bedroom is upstairs and if I don't catch someone in time, I had to wait hours sometimes to have items I needed retrieved from my room..ie clothes. I meet with the surgeon on June 19 which will be the two week mark for my post surgery follow up. I was told going in that he expected my recovery to be 2-4 weeks and am feeling good about that based on how I feel right now. However, I am not going to over do it. I did walk a little too far a couple days ago and luckily took along one of those wheeled walkers with a seat. My niece and her boyfriend happened along and gave me a ride home. Lunchtime here so I think I will go take a walk and see what looks good to eat.
Thanks again for all the advice, cheerleading, and especially for helping put my mind at ease had helping me to find peace with dealing with cancer and surgery. With what my doctors have told me I plan on being like Iceman and helping newcomers another 20 years from now.
Dan
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Sorry About the Reds remarkdme59 said:The Gemini would probably be
The Gemini would probably be a good one to start with after going through what we all have. Maybe I will celebrate the one year mark that way. Today is six days post op for me and I actually feel pretty good today. Just slight discomfort on my right side walking. The worst is trying to get up from a laying down position. I called my surgeon's office today to see if it was safe to walk up a stairway since my bedroom is upstairs and if I don't catch someone in time, I had to wait hours sometimes to have items I needed retrieved from my room..ie clothes. I meet with the surgeon on June 19 which will be the two week mark for my post surgery follow up. I was told going in that he expected my recovery to be 2-4 weeks and am feeling good about that based on how I feel right now. However, I am not going to over do it. I did walk a little too far a couple days ago and luckily took along one of those wheeled walkers with a seat. My niece and her boyfriend happened along and gave me a ride home. Lunchtime here so I think I will go take a walk and see what looks good to eat.
Thanks again for all the advice, cheerleading, and especially for helping put my mind at ease had helping me to find peace with dealing with cancer and surgery. With what my doctors have told me I plan on being like Iceman and helping newcomers another 20 years from now.
Dan
I formally apologize for my lame Reds joke. I dont want to make excuses but It hss been a rough year. In addition to this kidney cancer crap all of my teams...the Villanova Wildcats, The New York Mets, The & New York Jets are getting hammered.
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There was no need whatsoeverDonMiller said:Sorry About the Reds remark
I formally apologize for my lame Reds joke. I dont want to make excuses but It hss been a rough year. In addition to this kidney cancer crap all of my teams...the Villanova Wildcats, The New York Mets, The & New York Jets are getting hammered.
There was no need whatsoever to appologize. I took it the way I think you intended. My remark was purely in the same fun of friendly sports rivalry. I never thought it was lame at all Don. Besides, in regards to sports team jabs I am used to it. The area where I live in Ohio is close to the middle ground between Columbus OH. and Ann Arbor MI. right smack in the middle of Ohio State-Michigan. So plenty used to the rivalry games.
Thanks for all you insight and help in dealing with kidney cancer and surgery.
Much appreciated,
Dan
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Findlay, Napoleon?dme59 said:There was no need whatsoever
There was no need whatsoever to appologize. I took it the way I think you intended. My remark was purely in the same fun of friendly sports rivalry. I never thought it was lame at all Don. Besides, in regards to sports team jabs I am used to it. The area where I live in Ohio is close to the middle ground between Columbus OH. and Ann Arbor MI. right smack in the middle of Ohio State-Michigan. So plenty used to the rivalry games.
Thanks for all you insight and help in dealing with kidney cancer and surgery.
Much appreciated,
Dan
I'm tryingto rack you down DaN1 LOL Not literally!
Sports jabs are perfectly in character. I am reminded of a line from Twelve Angry Men. One juror said he was a Baltimore fan, and teh resient Yankees fan looked at him and said:
"Baltimore? BALTIMORE? That's like hitting yourself in the head with hammer three times a day!"
The Reds come close!
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I live just outside of aMDCinSC said:Findlay, Napoleon?
I'm tryingto rack you down DaN1 LOL Not literally!
Sports jabs are perfectly in character. I am reminded of a line from Twelve Angry Men. One juror said he was a Baltimore fan, and teh resient Yankees fan looked at him and said:
"Baltimore? BALTIMORE? That's like hitting yourself in the head with hammer three times a day!"
The Reds come close!
I live just outside of a small town (800 people) called Wayne. It is 13 miles southwest of Bowling Green. Findlay is about 25 southwest of Wayne.
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