Hello all

Hi Puppet1

i had my left kidney removed on the 11th Jan I had waited months to have my op but eventually got there

it was nowhere near as bad as I expected I had keyhole surgery robotic assisted I have 5 small incisions that have been glued I had very little pain and managed with only paracetamol I was in icu for a couple of days but only because my oxygen levels were low

i was in hospital only 6days and was glad to be home I have a lovely husband who looks after me but apart from being a bit sore I have been fine was told not to lift or do anything strenuous for a few weeks

i think you would be better with a nightie as the waistline on pyjamas can rub on your cuts and when you are discharged I would make sure you have a cushion for the journey home and put it under your seatbelt to stop it rubbing 

I was told when discharged to just take I slowly and if you feel like a nap have one 

I have just had my post op appointment and the tumour was cancer but they are confident they have removed it all but unfortunately I have now been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer no connection just unlucky

Try not to worry which I know it’s not easy and if there’s anything else I can help you with please ask

Best wishes

Lesley

Thanks for your advice Lesley. 

I think the waiting is the most frustrating especially when you know you need further surgery followed by treatment 

Feel as though my life has been on hold for the past 6 months

All the best