Operation next week

Hi Phil,

Its really good that you have a date for your op now. 

Reassuringly, you were told you "might" need immunotherapy so not definite, and in any case that decision would only be made after the histology results from the tumour are in, and that would be up to 4 weeks after your op, and not "straight away".

So if you can, aim to keep busy, fit and well for the next week and focus on them getting the op done and then concentrate with recovery before worrying about future treatment. One step at a time.

All the best

Thankyou

Ye it’s just that sometimes I can’t believe this is happening and I wake up in panic at times .This forum is great and everybody is  fab and helpful .

Hi Philw, it's very good news that you finally have an operation date. Wish you all the best and a quick recovery!

Try to focus on the situation step by step; now it's time to focus on surgery, then, you will eventually focus, if needed, on immunotherapy. I know that it's not easy, but for your peace of mind it's better to go step by step. 

Thanyou

Hi Phil, I think what you and your wife are experiencing is very normal……..you have both had a big shock. I had to wait for my op and couldn’t wait for the date to come……..but when it came, as you say it all became real. However, something strange happened…on the day of the op I work up full of courage with a ‘ let’s get it done’ attitude…I knew I would be asleep and it just felt as though this was the start of something being done. I had a robotic procedure and can honestly say it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. You sound a lovely man, with a lovely family . Wishing you all the best and do keep posting. Sending you and your wife a big hug Jules x

Thanks a lot for that x

A lot of participants here have had rad nephs. It really is quite a straight forward op and generally goes smoothly. I need to add the words that every case is different and recovery can vary but in general you should not stress too much.

Thanks

Hi philw, pleased that you now have a date for op. I don’t know when the reality of this sets in. Having good family and friends around is priceless. Finding others who are going through this also helps, this place is great, even though we’d all rather not be here. 

Make sure get a V shape pillow for when you are home. This helped so much with getting comfy.

This phase is nearly done.