New kidney cancer diagnosis last week seeing urologist next week

Morning all! Back home post op and recovering well. I thought I'd let you all know. 

First  week after the op was spent in hospital because I needed a transfusion...so felt quite wiped out.  But now I'm back home I'm feeling better each day. 

I'm looking after my remaining kidney like a new born baby!! Lots of good healthy food and drink ( with the occasional treat!) And plenty of rest and sleep.

They've said I'll be about 12 weeks recovering...I think 6 is more like it...but I won't be putting myself under any pressure and I'll take it one day at a time.  

2 weeks post op today...onwards and upwards!! I'll keep you posted on my progress and once again thanks to you all for your advice and support.

Sue x

Good to hear Sue.  Glad you're not putting yourself under pressure regarding your recovery.  I was off work just over 3 months before returning part time.  Doctor refused to sign me off until that point, & I didn't go full time for a further 2 months.  More power to you Sue.  Ray

Hi Sue

Lovely to hear that you're feeling better every day. Long may that continue.

Take it easy!!

At least you are now on the right side of it. As you say, onwards and upwards!

Hi Sue,

Thanks for letting us know.  I'm pleased to hear that everything is going so well for you.

It sounds like you are recovering well but I would take your time going back to work.  It is easier to go off sick once and go back once than to start back to early and have to go off again if you are not yet ready.  As a result of the cancer you are now covered by the disability discrimination act and can expect your employers to make reasonable adjustments for your return to work including a gradually phased return.

I would enjoy the time off whilst you can and if you feel like doing something do some of those projects that we all put off because we don't have enough time.

All the best,

Gragon x

Such great advice Gragon! It’s rare we get a chance to take some time for ourselves and it’s lovely to be able to, even under dubious circumstances!!