I’m new to this blog. I had a radical nephrectomy Oct 15. About a month out my egfr was 44, creatinine 1.36, BUN 17, protein 7.4. Urologist was not concerned. Blood draw on 12/11, egfr 38, creatinine 1.44, BUN 26. Pre op: egg 84, cre .83, BUN 16.
I’m getting g confusing data about how post surgery numbers typically work. Does it take a while to stabilize? Is it alarming to decrease just one test on test? I’m quite healthy in respect to diet, exercise, weight. I do have lupus SLE but it has been in remission for most of my diagnosis, meaning no flare ups etc…bloodwork has been really good leading up to this. My cholesterol has gone up and I’m working on that. I guess my biggest questions are post op for a RN is there an adjustment period on egfr ? Anyone go through a radical nrphtectomy who can chime in or someone who has insight on this. I’m working with my endo currently and waiting to see nephrology.
Thanks in advance for any insight you can give me.
Btw, my endo isn’t very concerned about the egfr, she wants to drill into what is driving the numbers, underlining issue so we work on that if possible.