surgery done on 2/12/14

Mine was like 2 1/2 cm right at the bottom left kidney and Surg said they hardly took any kidney out. Where was yours located that they took out 1/4. Wish they took out a 1/4 of mine also just to make sure. I had the second mini belly button too about 2 inches to the left and it took a good 8 to 9 months before it fades out. As for the left shoulder gas dilemma don't know....maybe try that chicken dance thing for a few minutes..

Hi Kerrie, 

I am glad to hear the surgery is over and done with, and all went well. As the others have said keep on top of the pain, make sure you take the meds on the given times. Try to walk around as much as you can, careful slow motion initially and gradually build up to short walks. The pain in the shoulder will go off after a day or two, the carbon dioxide gas that they pump into the abdomen irritates the nerves, the abdomen and the shoulder tip have the same nerve supply.

Take it easy heal well!

Djinnie x

When trying to get up...rather than trying to sit up normally, it's easier if you roll onto your side, extend your legs and push yourself up.  Sounds wierd but worked for me...and how are those bowels doing ???  So much fun !  Take care !

kerrie75 said:

no pain pump for me:(

I take hydrocodone with Tylenol 500/325mg 1 every 4 hours. I am trying to stay on top of the pain or ahead of it the best I can. I wish we had siderails on our beds so then getting out of it wouldn't hurt so much ! I don't recall all off the detail yet of how much they cut out.I just know it wasn't as much as they thought and they took a nice slice of fat with it, along with all my tumor

You know I wish I could begassy but it isn't happening.I'm starting to have Sharp pains in my stomach because of it. Even with taking the stool softener.

Hi Kerrie, 

There are so many variables with this op, which often determines the amount of pain experienced. The position and size of the tumour and the more difficult it is to access, can be a major factor. I have a high pain threshold, but I was in significant pain afterwards, but they had to cut through a lot of scar tissue.The pain eased considerably after the first week, but the pressure pain continued for several weeks. 

Make sure you are gentle on yourself, get plenty of rest interspersed with some light excercise, like walking. You may feel severely tired for a few weeks, especially in the afternoons, that is normal. Be sure to keep up with your water intake, that will help with all forms of bodily movement:)

Heal well!

Djinnie x

kerrie75 said:

sorry for late reply

I haven't had the best of luck. I got a fever at the beginning of the week with the start of a UTI. Thanks to the Foley. I went and saw my primary physician at the end of the week and he felt a mass on the surgical side. I see my urologist tomorrow so we shall see what's up. I'm not all get up and go and can say that, but hopefully soon. Though I think it's only been 6-7 months since I finished dialysis and maybe it's just going to take me a little longer to heal.

Feel Better Kerrie

sending you some healing vibes

kerrie75 said:

late appt

Sorry I didn't get back to you guys sooner about my appointment. My son had complex tendon transfer surgery on his wrist. So I've been busy. My appointment went great. The Dr. Said they got it all. He said he was happy he went farther with the margins because the cancer almost came close to the edge. I have to go back in 6 months for a chest xray and mid along with follow up. I'm still a little sore but I'm sure that's to be expected for awhile. I wanted to say thank you to everyone for your support through this.

 

Kerrie

Great News Kerrie...I hope you are your son bounce back quickly.