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My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning
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My Dad got to recovery- about 5pm was in surgery from 12-to 430 -🥺 had two blood transfusions the wall of his bladder had a mass size of his fist through it and everything was plastered together on that side of his body lots of scar tissue from a prior hernia surgery and the kidney removal- it was also plastered to the colon so he cut it all out along with the bladder and anything that looked like something that didnt belong-they did not have to cut any of the intestine for a urine tube - they just used the tube from his kidney straight out- which will hugely cut down on recovery time- 😊The docs will be following up week - 2 weeks 3 months will do scans to see if any recurrence. 😳
So very thankful and Praising God for the doctors and keeping my dad through his surgery continuing to trust Him for his recovery!
Thank you for praying for him and please keep his recovery in your prayers! I was excited to read about the stealth belt- seems like a terrific option for my Dad or anyone! I sent info to him and i told him my sisiter and i would like to go in and get some for him - ill have to have him give measurements and see which appliance for the hole in back but i was grateful to find this on this site so helpful! As usual!!
Any advice on recovery im all ears!
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@formydad I am so glad everything went so well! You and your mom must be totally exhausted! As for recovery, it just takes time. Steps around the house, then walks around the block. And taking strong, deep breaths to prevent pneumonia! Was your dad sent home with an inspirometer (plastic breathing machine)? He should use it every hour. He will also probably have home health nurses from the hospital for awhile. They are really great and can answer specific questions your mom might have. I think everything will go well, especially with you keeping watch! Will you keep us informed of the progress? Becky
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@formydad So glad to hear you and your dad and rest of family made it through the surgery! I was wondering all day yesterday. The best advice I can give for recovery is to listen to the drs and follow their suggestions. They know your dad's case and what will be best for him. There may be others here who have a more personal experience with this type of surgery and can add something. We will continue to pull for everyone, and look forward to the progress reports you post!
Ginger