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My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning

Cancer | Last Active: Dec 21, 2022 | Replies (260)

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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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Yeah it was scary that it took 4 1/3 hours and there was a tumor we werent expecting but hes doing so well... hope it keeps up! He is still in hospital todays day one after -but he feels 100% better this time after surgery than he did when he got his kidney out- he also has the epidural but hes been up walking four times up and down hall - he is at different hospital with a different team of doctors. He is using the breathing machine..here every hour. Ill keep ya up! Thanks!