Hi Guys,
I just want to share my story with others in hopes it will help someone and also in hopes of some support;
37 year old male that has hx of kidney stones. I had blood in my urine for a week or so. CT scan showed 4-5cm r kidney mass at end of February.
6 weeks later I underwent partial nephrectomy on 4-10. I was very nervous going into the procedure and had some what of a panic attack before going back. Post operatively pain was bad the first night. I did not get any IV medications overnight in the hospital. That evening I got up out of bed and walked around a bit. I had lot of pain in the right chest and shoulder. Pain improved the next day. Catheter and drain were removed and I was able to go home later that day. Pain improved over the next several days and I am only taking tylenol a few times a day and I am up and moving around well.
Path results show 3.9cm tumor clear cell grade 3. confined to kidney with capsular involvement. Stage t1aNx. no lymph nodes were taken and I haven't had any chest imaging.
I feel good physically now I am worried about path results and what they mean and chance of recurrence. I have had a few sleepless nights and made myself sick at times. I'm still waiting to hear back from surgeon.
