Post op stuff

dramamama

Posts: 5
Joined: Mar 2012

Apr 28, 2012 - 6:46 pm

Well I no longer have a right kidney,I you remember I held off the surgery to finish some commitments to my students. They tried robotic method and found that under the tumor was a funnel cyst. I do not know what that is, but apparently when they tried to remove it I started bleeding heavily despite my kidney being "clamped" off. They then decided to change methods and they removed the whole kidney laprascopically. I am healing and home after 5 days in the hospital. I go Monday for my first check. Any suggestions of things I need to ask?

alice124

Posts: 897
Joined: Mar 2012

Apr 28, 2012 - 10:13 pm

post op

Glad to hear you're home and on the mend; I've thought of you often and your putting your students first and I admire your dedication to your students.

The first thing that popped into my mind when you asked what to ask is to ask for a copy of your report. Because--if you're anything like me--you won't be able to retain all the information that's provided in your meeting and you'll want it at your fingertips once you've left your doctor.

I'll let the pros on this board reply to the medical side. Not familiar with the funnel cyst complication but know some of the others here will be able to help you.

Again, welcome home. Take care of yourself and do what's good for you. Time for getting back to full health is now and you should be your main concern right now.