I am happy to find this forum so that I can get more information and hopefully feel a bit more positive about upcoming surgery.
Last year I turned 60, was made redundant and decided to take early redundancy. In October I had a heart attack and had a stent inserted which was a big shock to me. I have recovered well and lost 2 stone in weight after lifestyle changes.
In January during an ultrasound they found a 7cm mass on my right kidney which, I'm told, is likely to be a kidney cancer. Subsequent CT scans showed no signs that the cancer has spread. The agreed plan is for a right robotic radical nephrectomy in April.
I'm not too worried about the surgery itself as what will be will be. I'm aware that the recovery will be tough and I'll tackle that step by step. The build up to the surgery, however, is making me very anxious and I've recently had blood pressure issues, light headedness and trouble sleeping.
I've been told I have to come off my blood thinner Prasugrel 7 days before surgery and go back on it 2 days after which leaves me vulnerable to cardiovascular events. I wonder has anyone else had this particular scenario?
Anyway I'm trying to stay positive, surgery is a month away. I'm finding the nights can be very long and living alone doesn't help although I have good family and friends to talk to.
