slimseeker
03-11-2008, 04:09 PM
Hi All,
I have a question. My Father is 81 and in not so good health. He needs to have a nephrectomy to remove one kidney. He has an artificial heart valve and on coumadin (blood thinners) and has a bad kidney. He also has 7 heart stents. He's been very inactive now for a long time.
Do you or anyone you know at this age with bad health ever had a nephrectomy? I'm wondering if he can survive such a huge surgery???
Any experiences are greatly appreciated.
Slimseeker
I have a question. My Father is 81 and in not so good health. He needs to have a nephrectomy to remove one kidney. He has an artificial heart valve and on coumadin (blood thinners) and has a bad kidney. He also has 7 heart stents. He's been very inactive now for a long time.
Do you or anyone you know at this age with bad health ever had a nephrectomy? I'm wondering if he can survive such a huge surgery???
Any experiences are greatly appreciated.
Slimseeker

