Surgery on Monday

lken37
lken37 Member Posts: 12
in Kidney Cancer #1

Hi, am new to this, At the end of Sept.at my routine annual physical my Dr. added an ultra sound.  That showed somethng in the area of my right kidney so he called me back for a CT scan.  That sent me to a uroligist who informed me that I have a cancerous tumor on or in my kidney.  We discussed my options, chemo doesn't do that much, radiation destroys good as well as bad tissue and is time consuming.  After discussion we decided removing the kidney my best option.  Surgery will be Monday at 0730.  Am not overly worried about it, I have an excellent Dr., the surgeon comes highly recommended with something like 200 of these surgeries under his belt. Turned 80 this year and with no family history of Cancer i don't know where this came from but gonna get it taken care of. Hopefully all will go well and will be up and about in a few weeks.  

Ken

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  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #2
    Take it a little easy after the surgery

    Ken,

     

    Having made the decision I won.t weigh in on that. Mine was 15 years ago and that sounds like a reasonable goal for  you. I am  74 years young and I can suggest that you take youre recovery slow and easy as there are a lot of 50 and 60 year old kids on this board (and even younger).

     

    Icemantoo

  • Wehavenotimeatall
    Wehavenotimeatall Member Posts: 488 Member
    #3
    Hi Ken

    Sorry to hear. ... you have had a bit of a rude awakening although if you don’t mind me saying you look as if are one strong dude.

    Surgery is a very quick easy method to solve your problem

    Its not easy but very doable   easy managed

    Can i ask what was the size of the mass 

     

    Annie

  • Optimisticgirl
    Optimisticgirl Member Posts: 82 Member
    #4
    Welcome Ken

    Sorry you find yourself here but you have found a great group of caring individuals with a vast array of experiences.  Best of luck to you with your surgery tomorrow! Come back and keep us updated on your surgery and progress.  

  • lken37
    lken37 Member Posts: 12
    edited November 2017 #5
    Wehavenotimeatall said:

    Hi Ken

    Sorry to hear. ... you have had a bit of a rude awakening although if you don’t mind me saying you look as if are one strong dude.

    Surgery is a very quick easy method to solve your problem

    Its not easy but very doable   easy managed

    Can i ask what was the size of the mass 

     

    Annie

    Don't know centimeters etc.

    Don't know centimeters etc. but Dr. said about size of a Walnut.

    Ken

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    edited November 2017 #6
    Wishing you the very best on

    Wishing you the very best on your surgery and recovery. May it be as uneventful and boring as possible.

  • daisybud
    daisybud Member Posts: 541 Member
    #7
    Welcome

    May you have a quick recovery and be up and around soon.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #8
    YOU, Ken, have an excellent

    YOU, Ken, have an excellent attitude!

    And size of walnut sounds like Stage I perhaps. 

    Did your surgeon say he's going to try a Parital nephrectomy rather than take your kidney out?

    Have you ever had any surgeries before? They use a gas to pump up your abdomen so the surgeon can SEE. And it gets trapped inside, usually around your shoulder. It HURTS, but remember its only a gas (not like stomach gas) which needs to find a way out. I moved my arm around and around to help get it out. AND they will get you up 1st night of surgery. First you'll sit on edge of bed, then stand, then try walking. WALKING is crucial to prevent clots. 

    I also used a lumbar velcro wrap (used for bad backs). It helped me hold up those sore, healing muscles. Helped me get UP from sitting or laying down.

    Let us know if you have any other questions. YOu'll be okay. 

    Sending you CALM with a good recovery!

    Hugs, Jan

  • Wehavenotimeatall
    Wehavenotimeatall Member Posts: 488 Member
    #9
    lken37 said:

    Don't know centimeters etc.

    Don't know centimeters etc. but Dr. said about size of a Walnut.

    Ken

    It’s 7.30 Mon Uk Time

    Mine was 4.4 cm slighly larger than said walnut and here I am two months later all fixed and the memory of the first week all gone

    It’s not pleasant that’s for sure but not as hard as you think and then cancer is hopefully gone for ever

    Like the great Iceman   All clear after 14 years

    Kiwi was sitting up eating her dinner 7 hours after her operation

    Good Luck I will be thinking of  you across the pond

  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP Member Posts: 632 Member
    edited November 2017 #10
    I wish you all the best! You

    I wish you all the best! You came to the right place if you seek good advice and encouragement. Hoping all goes well for you today.

  • Angie1496
    Angie1496 Member Posts: 154
    #11
    lken37 said:

    Don't know centimeters etc.

    Don't know centimeters etc. but Dr. said about size of a Walnut.

    Ken

    mine was 4.5cm and the Doc

    mine was 4.5cm and the Doc also called it "size of a walnut".  I hope your surgery and recovery is smooth and as uneventful as mine was!  

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