Nephrectomy needed

Siwheels73

Hi. Just wondering if anyone here has been through a Nephrectomy? I was diagnosed with a large Kidney Stone in a failing kidney right at the start of COVID. I have been in constant pain since, and, frankly, off my face on painkillers ever since.  I have just heard that I am top of the waiting list now, and wondering when the after effects are going to be. I have Spina Bifida.

Tori_Scope

I hope the nephrectomy goes well @Siwheels73, and that it helps to reduce your pain!

I haven't had a nephrectomy myself, but I found a page on the Royal College of Surgeons' website about recovering from a nephrectomy, which you might like to read  

How are you feeling about the surgery? 

Siwheels73

@Tori_Scope, thank you. I have had soo many surgeries in my life already - over 100, I had really hoped to avoid another, and this seems like it is going to be a pretty large one. I am hoping things go well, as I have caring responsibilities for my wife, too, and I am unsure how I will be after the op.

Tori_Scope

Do you have any family, friends, or neighbours who could help out after the surgery if needed @Siwheels73? It may also be worth mentioning the caring responsibilities you have to your wife to the hospital, too, in case they can offer some support. 

Siwheels73

Is there a way of Private messaging you, @Tori_Scope? I'd rather not go into too much personal detail in an open forum.

janer1967

@Siwheels73 you can send a pm once you have earned 25 points just click on your pic and click on the envelope then send message enter user name without the @ 

If you don't have enough points if you email community@scope.org.uk and title for attention of tori only admin can see these messages 

Siwheels73

Thanks @janer1967. I have helped run Forums, etc before but they are all slightly different. Loving this one, though.

janer1967

Glad to hear you like it and look forward to seeing more of you