Post op recovery

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Hi, I am writing on behalf of my dad ( 72 yr old). He had RC and one kidney removed about 8 weeks ago. He us still in a lot of pain and his bowels are still not working 100% and this is contributing to the pain. Anyone tell me a rough time frame fir recovery for both the bowel and wound pain? Also, Any recommendations on how to relief the pain . He is currently taking paracetamol but is there anything other than pain medication people do? He is still getting out for short walks but not driving yet and car journeys definitely make him more in pain. Just wanting to know if this is all to be expected at that stage if recovery. Thanks!!

  • Hi Lisa,I was very active before cancer and I understand your dad’s disappointment.I found the recovery period hard and frustrating.I was recovering during the start of the pandemic so that was lonely.The lovely people here really helped with support and encouragement.It wasn’t all bad though as I found hobbies I could do that didn’t require strength like family history and drawing/painting.I think the only thing you can do is listen to your body.A balance of eating healthily even if it is small amounts,getting some exercise and resting when needed should get your dad through his recovery.Jane

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    Former Member in reply to Teasswill

    Thanks for reply. All of these messages have helped just reassure him. Seems like time is the healer. I think he was overdoing it and now he needs to listen to his body a bit more. Thanks again, Lisa

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    Former Member in reply to winkers60

    Thanks Jane. He’s doing all of this really just maybe too much exercise so body reacting to that I think. All if these lovely replies seemed to have helped him a bit. Lisa