Hi, all how long is the hospital stay for kidney removal many thanks
Thanks, it's saying daycare and I'm abit worried x
That is very odd. I would double check with your consultant or nurse team. They absolutely need to monitor your recovery and progress for a few days. Which NHS trust are you under?
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/kidney-cancer/treatment/surgery/after-surgery
This says 1-2 days after keyhole surgery and longer after open surgery. I would say those are minimum even if you are very young, very fit, and it all goes absolutely perfectly! Do not agree to be discharged until you feel ready.. I found you have to self-advocate and be politely firm.
I'm 65 and unfit, so need a couple of days at least thanks for your advice
I am 73 and overweight and unfit.! Be strong.. you will come out the other side, we just have to be patient. I am 10 weeks on. Do message me any time if it would ever help x
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