Still Kickin' and getting better.

I got my right kidney out on Friday because of a huge mass that is almost definitely cancer. We haven't gotten the path report back yet, but things looked good in surgery. It hasn't spread that we know of, praise be, and I'm finally feeling better. I'm walking around, will probably get a shower later, and hope to get home tomorrow. The epidural's out, the pain meds seem to work well enough, and I'm champing at the bit to get out of here and home.

Thought I'd post an update. Oh, and my nurse's aid had all three nephews in Iraq at one point and is mad as heck about it. They're home safe now, but she feels it's all gone on more than long enough.

Here's hoping it's all good news from here out! Take lots of vit C (for healing) and be well!!!!

good for you. hurry home, lots of work to do.

Remember to get plenty of rest when you get home. That was mighty big surgery you had!

Keep up the good work. I bet you little guy is so happy to have you on the mend. Peace, Kim

It is always better to get home. I hope you get there soon.

Even with a kidney out, it sounds like you are still spittin' fire and pissin' gasolene. Good on you.

You'll be back in steel cage matches in no time. ;-)

Prepare to realize just how sick you are when you get home and accept any help that's offered. It's always a bit of a surprise how much worse you can feel at home than you did when you wanted to get out of the hospital.

I know after my surgery I couldn't manage to get upstairs to the bedroom and lived on the couch for the first 3 days, and that was only an appedectomy.

I'm glad everything came out all right (ouch) and that you're well on the road to recovery.

have thought about you many times over the last few days. Good to know that you are doing so well.

Take it easy for the first few days home, let your family pamper you and get your strength back. Your country and DU needs you at full fighting mode.

The stairs were hard after the appendectomy last spring, so I'm assuming they'll pretty much be impossible for at least a week or so this time around.

I'm even getting a new chair out of this, considering we don't have one I can sit in all day (with walking breaks). That should help, too.

I love hearing this! So glad for you - I hope your agony is OVER.

I'm so happy to see that. Thanks for the update!
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Speedy recovery!!

Hope you're home this time tomorrow. :)

Now, it's naptime, though. I just wanted to check in quick-like before a nap. :)

Glad you had good sucess,

I have prostate surgery next week and I'll be glad when it's over...........

I'm feeling so much better with no IV and all that crap--I am home and knitting!!!

Keep us all in the loop on your surgery. Surgery sucks. I'm sure it'll go really well, though. If mine, with all it's possible problems, can go so well, surely you'll go through yours with flying colors and amazing healing. I'll add you to my prayer list, if you don't mind.

And all my hopes you'll be back on your feet in no time


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