dave29
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Recovering from kidney cancer. Had one removed. Anyone have any do's and dont's?
I had a kidney removed when I was in my 20's and I am 60 now. No problems until last year when I got kidney stones, had a couple of surgeries to remove the stones and all is good again. No special diet but I did learn cashews, almonds, peanuts and tea creates stones so now I stay away from them.
Recovering from kidney cancer. Had one removed. Anyone have any do's and dont's?
I forgot to add, they also removed a 6lb tumor from my abdomen at the same time which was caused by the kidney cancer.Recovering from kidney cancer. Had one removed. Anyone have any do's and dont's?
Recovering from kidney cancer. Had one removed. Anyone have any do's and dont's?
I forgot to add, they also removed a 6lb tumor from my abdomen at the same time which was caused by the kidney cancer.
Man thats crazy Dave! Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Can I ask what your symptoms were? I have an MRI scheduled Monday for lower back pain that radiates to my left abdomen. I have always had back pain, and I had an MRI last year with no signs I guess of kidney issues. It was in my thoughts though to be related. Now the Ortho wants another MRI. Thanks!
Yup, I was born that way. I have one issue and that's with a grossly oversized kidney stone that's beginning to cause problems inside. Along with there only being one it's a bit odd shaped which kept the stone from passing through as would normally be the case.
You'll be fine with just the one and listen to the urologist.
Cheers
Looking back on this there were many signs but all the doctors missed them. 7 months prior to the surgery I developed a cough. It wouldn't go away. I had chest x-rays went to a Pulmonologist and had multiple tests and it stayed. My ears kept plugging up and I couldn't clear them. I was tired all the time and dizzy when I stood up. I lost 45lbs and was down to 168. My taste buds were working but nothing tasted good. I list my appetite. Finally one night I placed my hands on my stomach and I felt the tumor. It was the size of a football and I never even felt it. I never had any kidney pain or discomfort. I also had the chills and sweated in bed at night.Man thats crazy Dave! Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Can I ask what your symptoms were? I have an MRI scheduled Monday for lower back pain that radiates to my left abdomen. I have always had back pain, and I had an MRI last year with no signs I guess of kidney issues. It was in my thoughts though to be related. Now the Ortho wants another MRI. Thanks!
Looking back on this there were many signs but all the doctors missed them. 7 months prior to the surgery I developed a cough. It wouldn't go away. I had chest x-rays went to a Pulmonologist and had multiple tests and it stayed. My ears kept plugging up and I couldn't clear them. I was tired all the time and dizzy when I stood up. I lost 45lbs and was down to 168. My taste buds were working but nothing tasted good. I list my appetite. Finally one night I placed my hands on my stomach and I felt the tumor. It was the size of a football and I never even felt it. I never had any kidney pain or discomfort. I also had the chills and sweated in bed at night. View attachment 932815 View attachment 932815
I immediately called my doctor, she scheduled a CT scan with contrast and that afternoon my kidney and tumor were lit up like the morning sky showing cancer. I then had a PET scan to see if the cancer traveled and fortunately it hadn't. I did research on surgeons and had help from my doctor and oncologist friends and ended up at University of Colorado cancer center for the surgery.
My surgeon is also an oncologist and checked all the margins and I was clear. No dietary restrictions, chemo, radiation, no pills however, I am following the advice of othereson the diet issue. I usually have a glass of wine at night and that might continue.
When I woke up after surgery, all the symptons were gone including the cough, GONE!
QC22I donated a kidney to my brother coming up on 5 years ago. I did a lot of research and spent a lot of time with Dr's before and after. I was told no NSAIDs (Ibuprofen), but Acetaminophen and Aspirin are ok. No restrictions on alcohol. My brother and I literally drank the night before surgery and the Dr's said non-issue. They want me to drink more water, as much as I can reasonably, but no one can tell you why. They did recommend limiting protein, but it wasn't considered a huge deal.
I was fatigued for almost a year. They warned me of this, but I thought it was BS. Very real! First month I struggled on a flight of stairs, and I'm not in terrible shape. I could go forever walking or riding a bike if it was flat, but the tinniest of grades wore me out. I'll be 61 tomorrow, so I wonder now if I'm worn out which it is: age or kidney. Dunno.
With the noted exceptions, hasn't changed my life at all.
Ask your doctor about a CT scan with contrast.Thanks Dave! Glad to hear you are feeling better and thanks for sharing. Incredible story!
Thank you. I do have to admit it feels good to hear stuff like that. If any of you are ever in this position it has truly been a highlight of my life. Not that it matters, but I was treated like royalty at the hospital and all the before and after stuff. Very odd as well with the transplant center having a mix of recipients and donors. Very sick people and very healthy people all in the same facility and everyone knows who's who. Even on the elevators there was a strange aura that's hard to explain. In the hospital after the surgery they took me down to see my brother. I was in a huge flippin' room like a suite, and he was in a typical room. Every situation donors are made comfortable and thanked. Almost feel guilty about it and then you remember, " hey this is kind of a big deal." Variety of emotions through the whole thing.Donating a kidney.........you're my hero!!!! God bless you.