Need Help Again Sorry

Annie,

I know you will feel better to get home.  Have they said when you may get to go home?  I went in today and 3 hours in I was exhausted.  Came home to complete my workday teleworking.  I have teleworked since the monday after surgery.  I hope you are feeling better today!  Have you gotten any path reports or know how much of your kidney was removed? 

Angie

Wehavenotimeatall said:

Hi Mary

Oh thank you

 

what size was your tumour?

 

Annie

I'm trying to remember the size of it.  I know they told me at the time.  I remember my husband and I talking about it.  But...since it's gone and hasn't been an issue apparently I put it out of my mind.  I know it wsn't very big.  The surgeon took about 1/4 of my kidney and got the tumor and clear margins.  Thinking about it...what's coming to me is 3-4  centimeters.

Wehavenotimeatall said:

Home

One hard week later home and feeling quite improved

Pain and soreness is under control

No complications  other than small chest infection so just need to rest

The exhuaustion is real climbing stairs to go to the toilet is not fun (this is Uk)

 

Report won't be ready for another three weeks or So but they are not expecting any surprises they said

 

Brilliant Surgeon said he only took less than 20% of kidney

 

Angie   How you doing

Optimistic Girl... how is hubby

The peace and quiet is bliss

 

 

 

 

good to be home I bet (minus the treks upstairs).  80% of kidney left, fantastic! Keep moving and soon you will be back to normal physically. Please let us know results of report when in! 

Hubby keeps trekking along, doing pretty good most days. Walking is his biggest physical output and seems to keep progress rolling. Thank you for asking!

You made it and now it's rcovery time.  Having just-2 days ago-gone thru the process of being prepped for a biopsy on the back of the right lobe of my lung, the warnings about pain and referred pain seemed to be way out of shape for three little needle biopsies.  That's what an additional swelling or insult inside your body can create.  Sort of like when the LARGE person takes the seat next to you on a plane (or anywhere, for that matter)...you get the overflow crowding you in the limited space.  You cry ouch on both situations.

Do take it slow and easy and allow your body to heal.  And that's an order from someone who's been there!!

Hugs,

donna_lee

Rockspin said:

I had my total right kidney

I had my total right kidney removed robotically on the 19th of Sept about 7 days ago. I am finding I'm tired and even walking exhausts me.  I am also having trouble eating and get full on very little in fact if I try to force myself to eat more I get nauseous. I did have weird pains on my left side before the operation but they're gone now.

Sounds very familiar! I had my left kidney removed 8/22 for stage 1a renal cancer and although my digestive system has improved, I experienced the same thing. I could only eat small amounts and even liquids didn't go down well. At first I had nausea and vomiting because my bowels weren't moving hardly at all.  . My PCP put me on Prilosec (Rx not otc) about 2 wks ago and that was a tremendous help. I had laparoscopic surgery and she said I probably had reflux from all the gas. I  am still, 6wks post op, trying to get my bowel pattern back to normal. My PCP referred me to a gatriointerologist who I saw yesterday. Prior to surgery I had NO bowel problems (I was actually very healthy). Specialist said it's explained IBS due to the stress of the surgery. Body has been through so much stress the brain doesn't tell the gut what to do.  today I'm starting a new Rx Med to help my bowels (believe me I tried EVERY type of laxative) and will follow up in 3 months. 

As for being tired, ABSOLUTELY! Walk a little then rest. I felt the same exhaustion but do not overdo it or push yourself. You need to walk it slow and steady to build your stamina. I am still very tired-doc says (and I've read a lot) energy can be low 6mos to a year. So even though I'm so much better than i was, it doesn't take much for me to need a nap. REST as much as you can because your body needs it to heal! 

Im sure you habe a post op appt with your surgeon but call and tell him what's going on. If not resolved, call your PCP. the nausea and small amounts of food isn't "normal". Listen to your body, it's been through a lot but it's sending you a message. That's how I got here-my body sent me a message and I listened!  Good luck and feel better

hi. as far as ı know kidney is a retroperitoneal organ so armpit lymphnodes may unrelated to kidney. dont listen your body too much and be relax and happy.

Kidney tumors grow really slowly so if it wasn't spread in your recent ct scan then there's nothing to worry about for a while. I think the reason of this pain is your anxiety, so try to relax (i know it's easier said than done)