I had a laparoscopic nephrectomy on Wednesday.. - Kidney Disorders Message Board

vicky1983 · 08-15-2008, 04:41 PM

and I have some questions.

They let me leave hosp after only one night! I had a shrunken non functioning left kidney that the docs think i was born with. I finally caved and got the surgery, however i need some help. Has anyone else had this done? I am so sore! its mostly the carbon dioxide pain thats in my belly and neck. how long does it take to go? also, my belly is still so swollen. will it go down soon? finally, I found the foley catheter removal very sore and since then there has been no 'force' when I urinate, its quite a slow stream. Is this normal?? thanx

greens · 08-15-2008, 07:50 PM

The carbon dioxide takes a couple of days. I only had pain in my chest area from it and the upper part of my chest turned black and blue from it. Can't help you with the belly mine was fine and urinating was fine after the catheter came out. It may be different for girls than guys. There is a couple of girls that had this done recently maybe they will long on and help you. Hope you get will soon.

grammy0918 · 08-21-2008, 09:50 PM

I had a nephrectomy in Dec '06. Took awhile before my urine was more than a trickle. Takes time . Don't rush things.

tpa firefighter · 05-21-2011, 10:19 PM

Im having a nephrectomy on Thursday and I will post afterwards and share info with you...hope you get better soon. I too was born with a damaged right kidney and was made aware of it four years ago. It took a long agonizing 4 years to schedule my surgery...hope all goes well for me. Ttyl

sweetfemale · 05-21-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tpa firefighter

Im having a nephrectomy on Thursday and I will post afterwards and share info with you...hope you get better soon. I too was born with a damaged right kidney and was made aware of it four years ago. It took a long agonizing 4 years to schedule my surgery...hope all goes well for me. Ttyl

Im sure she is fine now firefighter...her surgery took place in 2008...check the dates!! Hope all goes well for thursday for you, i had my right kidney out 5 weeks ago and was fine 48 hours later!!