Coldbiker,

Welcome to the club which no one in their right mind would volunteer to join. Aren't you cutting it a little close to be up and partying for the Superbowl.

Icemantoo

Coldbiker said:

Ha, yeah my wife will have to

Ha, yeah my wife will have to drug me so I don't jump out of my chair. I imagine I would only do it once then lose all interest in the game. 

This is a wonderful group of people and I'm sure you'll do fine.  Obviously caught early and that's great news.  Wish I'd found this sight a long time ago.  I'm 3 years post-op and just found this a few weeks ago.  Not sure what your location is but if possible you might want to get some ride time in before Feb 3rd, cause you won't be up to it for a bit after that.

Beware:  sense of humor lurks about on this sight.  I frequently find myself smiling or even laughing at some of the stuff people have to say.  Wish I could somehow pull all  these people out of this computer into my living room, what a blast that would be....party on!

Donna~ 

Coldbiker said:

I'm hoping but with a Bosinak

I'm hoping but with a Bosinak 4 it's over 90% odds. They are hoping to only have to take about 10% of the kidney. After lurking here for some time, I noticed the number of bikers. Thanks for the kind words, I admire many of the members stories, the quiet strength That shines through the words. Bring on the humor!!

Hate you had to find this place, but we are glad you are here.

I had two spots on my right kidney.  The primary mass was 2.2 cm and my second mass was 0.8cm.  This second mass discovered when I went for my second opinion (that second mass was on my original films not new growth between appointments)  I had a partial nephrectomy and I kept more than 95% of my right kidney.

As I tell everyone, find a urologist who is very experienced in this area.  The American Urological Association estimates the average urologist sees six cancer and non-cancer kidney tumor cases a year.  Try and find someone who does more than 6 of these a year.

Good luck,

Jason

daisybud said:

Hi Coldbiker,
I have an appt

Hi Coldbiker,

I have an appt tomorrow and I think We might be in the same boat.  I have a 2.5x2.1x2.3 complex cyst that mri says possible malignancy.  Nobody has actually said anything about Bosniak cyst but from what I am reading def sounds like it to me.  I was wondering if they are staged and graded like RCC or if there is a different way they are staged/graded.  Anyone know about this?

Kim

R kidney, set of nodes behind it, 1/2 the liver, and the gall bladder.  Kidney area recovery seemed to be easier than than the liver/GB.  Digestion problems, no bile storage so the liver had to dump on demand, and ended up with pancreatitis after 3 weeks.  At 6 weeks, I was gaining energy and started working out in a swimming pool.

Eat what you can, expecially low in fat items, and drink plenty of water.  I didn't say fluids 'cause that could mean left-over brewski's

Remember that anesthesia and pain meds slow everything to a standstill-let your gut be your guide.

Enjoy life and survive cancer and surgery.

Hugs,  Donna

icemantoo said:

Food preparation

Coldbiker,

 

 

One more suggestion. After about a week or 10 days have that big steak, but stay away from the Kidney Pie.

 

 

 

Icemantoo

Yes it is not exactly a walk in the park but you will feel so glad when it's done and over!  I waited for a long and difficult month, but when the day for the surgery finally came, I was feeling calm and confident, I could even say excited!   I wish you a speedy recovery, you are almost there!!!  

hardo718 said:

Some things you'll need...

.....do yourself a favor and pick up a lumbar support, one of those things you can velcro around yourself.  It really helps, makes you feel like everything is going to stay together when you're trying to get up & move around.  Also, make sure you use your Incentive Spirometer (most hospitals will give you this device) for deep breathing exercises.  Really important so you don't end up with pneumonia from breathing too shallow post surgery.  The average healthy man can typically breathe in about 3500-5000cc of air, depending on age and some other factors.  If you're a smoker, might be a little less.  If you're a swimmer or play wind instruments, might be greater.  Hospital staff will typically give you a target to work toward and usually you'll want to use this device about 10 times a day for about 10 breaths at a time. 

I'm sorry to hear your wife is sick as well.  I'll keep you both in my prayers.  Best wishes and keep us posted huh.

Donna~

just remove our tumors ourselves. A bottle of tequila and an exacto knife. Measure an extra inch around the lesion and cut there. Leave clean borders and all will be fine. When people ask about the ugly scar you will make, tell them it is from your hysterectomy. Then identify yourself as Kaitlin.

Please don't take me seriously. Get healthy and we'll see you on the road this spring.

foxhd said:

just remove our tumors ourselves. A bottle of tequila and an exacto knife. Measure an extra inch around the lesion and cut there. Leave clean borders and all will be fine. When people ask about the ugly scar you will make, tell them it is from your hysterectomy. Then identify yourself as Kaitlin.

Please don't take me seriously. Get healthy and we'll see you on the road this spring.

You forgot the duct tape!