Update of mom's surgery

gypsy22
gypsy22 Member Posts: 17
in Kidney Cancer #1

The doctor said it was routine however she did not react well to the anesthesia, that was expected.  She is 72 and had issues with it before.

She had an open partial, today she had a slight fever  with a flush face however her hands were ice.

She has been taking the nausea medicine along with something for heartburn which she has not had prior.

Weak sat in a chair today, but I was hoping for a bit longer of a walk, so did the doctor.

My emotions are on a roller coaster, thanks for letting me talk to someone other than myself.

 

Elaine

 

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  • Phredswife
    Phredswife Member Posts: 162
    #2
    Hi

    Hi Elaine, Glad your mum got thru her surgery okay. I was terrified when my husband had his nephrectomy. Hope her recovery goes well. At 72 might take her a wee bit longer to bounce back from surgery than some other patients your doc has. I will be praying for you both. Hugs Melissa xox

  • aamdsi
    aamdsi Member Posts: 284
    #3
    Glad it went well

    Agree that age might have a bit to do with the recovery, but the worst is over for her.  

    Hang in there!  Soon she'll be doing long walks in the sun with you 8-)

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #4
    Time to heal

    Elaine,

    As stated before I had my Neph at 59 and am 71 now. It is going to take a lot longer at 72 to recover as you are not as strong physically as before. Additionally her partial was open surgery. Do not rush things or try to compare her speed of recovery with those much younger. Things should be fine in the long run.

     

    Icemantoo

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    #5
    icemantoo said:

    Time to heal

    Elaine,

    As stated before I had my Neph at 59 and am 71 now. It is going to take a lot longer at 72 to recover as you are not as strong physically as before. Additionally her partial was open surgery. Do not rush things or try to compare her speed of recovery with those much younger. Things should be fine in the long run.

     

    Icemantoo

    Elaine
    How is your mom doing

    Elaine

    How is your mom doing now? I am sure she will get back to her old self....like everyone has said already - it will take her a little longer to heal.

    Be kind to yourself! We are here for you if you need us!

    Hugs,

    Jojo

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