Surgery Completed!!

AnnissaP
AnnissaP Member Posts: 632 Member
edited November 2017 in Kidney Cancer #1

Quick update! Had surgery yesterday and they ended up taking the whole kidney. Three mths ago the tumor was only 3.6 cm. It ended up being deeper than originally thought. He said it took up 1/3 of the kidney. I will ask dr the size today. Yesterday he was puzzled and said he has NO IDEA now what it is. It has been sent off and I will have results in 2-3 weeks. Will update more in a few days...maybe lol 

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  • Retcenturion
    Retcenturion Member Posts: 240 Member
    #2
    Congratulations

    ... The worse part is over. Hoping for a speedy recovery . Rest easy.

  • BoondockSaint
    BoondockSaint Member Posts: 242 Member
    #3
    Good news!!!......Glad you

    Good news!!!......Glad you are doing well. Keep it up sister.

  • Wehavenotimeatall
    Wehavenotimeatall Member Posts: 488 Member
    edited November 2017 #4
    Shock

    Oh Annissa I knew you had. Hard road to get here but was not expecting that

    Good news it is gone and all over

    please know I am thinkping of you and I hope you are ok

    Take it easy and keep us posted

    Annie

     

     

  • randyradiohill
    randyradiohill Member Posts: 68 Member
    edited November 2017 #5

    Listen to your body and take it easy.  Glad your surgery is over.

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    edited November 2017 #6
    So glad your surgery is over.

    So glad your surgery is over. I'm thinking that if it grew that fast it just might be a cyst. RCC grows very slowly. In any case, wishing you a quick uneventful recovery xo

  • LMCRJB13
    LMCRJB13 Member Posts: 84
    #7
    Great - glad that's over! 

    Great - glad that's over!  Take good care of yourself...cheers to an uneventful recovery!

  • Rockspin
    Rockspin Member Posts: 77
    #8
    Glad it's over for you. Rest

    Glad it's over for you. Rest and take good care of yourself. I'm 8 weeks from a total right kidney removal and just about back to normal. Keep us informed.

  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP Member Posts: 632 Member
    #9
    APny said:

    So glad your surgery is over.

    So glad your surgery is over. I'm thinking that if it grew that fast it just might be a cyst. RCC grows very slowly. In any case, wishing you a quick uneventful recovery xo

    APny

    Hi! Spoke with him today and understood more (rather than 2nd hand info). He said it was not that it grew a crazy amount, it was just way deeper than they originally thought. Apparently took up 1/3 of kidney. He said he wanted to be on the safe side and leave everything clear. He tried removing it from the front of the kidney then the back. Unfortunately he was not able to.

  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP Member Posts: 632 Member
    edited November 2017 #10
    Nurse had me get out of bed

    Nurse had me get out of bed today to freshen up in the washroom and sit up in a chair. She took out the catheter and had me walk down the hall. That was def a challenge!!

  • bkm456
    bkm456 Member Posts: 2
    edited November 2017 #11
    AnnissaP said:

    Nurse had me get out of bed

    Nurse had me get out of bed today to freshen up in the washroom and sit up in a chair. She took out the catheter and had me walk down the hall. That was def a challenge!!

    yippie

    The cather removal was the worse part for me  ..lol. Yes it was a challenge for me 2 because of all thos pain pills they give you. Once I got off them I was able to function my new normal. I know that I was told my pathology would take a while but they ended up getting it back after a few days to confirm that clear cell renal was removed . I also went in thinking a complete nerphrectomy was possible..ended up taking 1/3 of my kidney as it was 6 cm. Stastically our prognosis is it will never return . The important part now is keeping infection away, I have been extremely sanitary and have found that once you have staples removed and your hunger, bowel function , and walking return , all that is left is few months of internal healing. Sounds like your doing really well and you will be home restign in no time .

  • Trucker1
    Trucker1 Member Posts: 82
    edited November 2017 #12
    OK then

    Glad to hear you are out of surgery and on to recovery!! 

  • Hoss79
    Hoss79 Member Posts: 78 Member
    #13
    Glad your surgery went good.
    Glad your surgery went good. I was discharged less than 24 hours after my surgery. I’m still sore but taking it easy. My pathology report comes back on Monday. My mass was 6.5 cm. The Dr removed my entire kidney.
  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    edited November 2017 #14
    AnnissaP said:

    APny

    Hi! Spoke with him today and understood more (rather than 2nd hand info). He said it was not that it grew a crazy amount, it was just way deeper than they originally thought. Apparently took up 1/3 of kidney. He said he wanted to be on the safe side and leave everything clear. He tried removing it from the front of the kidney then the back. Unfortunately he was not able to.

    Ah, I see. I'm glad he was

    Ah, I see. I'm glad he was playing safe. Saw below that cath is out and you're up and walking a bit. That's good! Drink lots of water too. All that best!

  • Shaughnessy
    Shaughnessy Member Posts: 5
    #15
    Happy Surgery Went Well

    I also remember how challenging just getting out of bed and sitting in a chair was.  Hang in there, everyday you will move a little more and get a little stronger.  It does, however, take time and patience but you'll get there.  Pretty soon you will be doing a lap around the ward.  One lap will turn into two laps and then you will be on your way home.

  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP Member Posts: 632 Member
    #16
    Thanks for all the

    Thanks for all the encouragement!!!!

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #17
    Annissa,

    you've been a trooper. Good job.

  • Optimisticgirl
    Optimisticgirl Member Posts: 82 Member
    #18
    Keep a positive attitude

    one day at a time, you will be fine!  Best wishes on a fast uneventful recovery!

  • Angie1496
    Angie1496 Member Posts: 154
    edited November 2017 #19
    Congrats!  I know it’s a

    Congrats!  I know it’s a relief to have this past you! Keep walking and stayimg ahead of your pain. Hope you get to go home soon and recover quickly!

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #20
    WOW I am sure that was a

    WOW I am sure that was a surprise~but you are on your way to a full recovery now!!

    Keep us posted as to how you are doing. Walk, Walk Walk !! Don't forget ICE helps a lot!

    Sending you a healing, gentle hug,

    Jan

  • hardo718
    hardo718 Member Posts: 853 Member
    #21
    Great job Annissa

    Sorry you lost the whole kidney but if that's the only way to get that little troublemaker out, then that's the best option.  Sounds like you're doing great in your recovery process.  Do your deep breathing exercises, walk, walk, walk, and don't forget to rest too.  Your body has just been through a major event and rest is very important for healing.

    God bless,

    Donna~

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