I had a partial nephrectomy in October and histology confirmed that it was a clear cell, renal cell carcinoma. My consultant tried to reassure me that as it was only 2.5 cm and that I had clear margins, the chance of a recurrence was very low - around 2%. I should have been delighted but instead I’m having bouts of feeling incredibly low, worrying when I get any slight twinges and get frustrated that I still feel tired if I push myself in terms of long walks etc. I’m almost 69 and used to play 18 holes of golf around 3 times a week but now I’d struggle playing 9 holes once a week. When I do push myself (I’ve been on a 2.5 hour walk today) my whole body aches, particularly around my left kidney that was partially removed. I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep since my operation and when I contacted my GP in January, she prescribed 5 days of Zopiclone and sent me a link to information about mental health and sleep!!
Is what I’m going through normal and if so, has anyone come through the other side successfully? My husband and daughter are absolutely fantastic and offer me so much support but I’m getting really fed up of feeling so low and frightened about the future.
