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View submission: Anyone had a kidney removed?
Not exactly but I've had bladder embiggenning surgery once they realised my kidneys were shutting down, they get you to practice deep breathing, offer advice on how to sleep if one side hurts etc. All to aid a speedy recovery. If you're of the type that prefers to stay in bed when you feel a bit miff, you'll probably be in it a week or 3 and back to normal after 4-6 weeks. I'm not, so I probably moved around too much and made my recovery longer, but I just can't stay in a bed that long without feeling even more miserable. This opened a stomach staple days before it was due to be removed, don't be me.
If you start to feel depressed, ring a mate, tell your spouse, parents, old enough children.. don't dwell on it and let your darker thoughts through because you'll make some pretty shitty choices without realising it. Like not taking painkillers on time, taking too many... whatever it may be. Try and stay your best despite the circumstances.
You're young and fit, so as long as you're also not a 20 a day person, you'll have a speedier than average recovery.
I wish you well and don't feel too anxious, those involved in your surgery do this for a living every day of their lives and they're very very good at it!
Comment by Donot_forget at 01/02/2025 at 09:19 UTC
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Cheers for the words of caution. Yeah I'm not the best at being in bed all day tbh, but if there's a goal of recovery then it makes it a bit more manageable. I just need to find things to keep me busy. Maybe I need some complicated Lego or something!
Great advice on speaking to people. Will remind myself of this when I'm in hospital. Thanks!