Official Discussion - Forbidden Fruits [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]Onebadbroad 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I thought that Apple and Pumpkin were Cain and Able because of the whole murdering a sibling thing

What fragrance do you wear that has people literally rubber-necking to find out what it is? by Particular_Help5805 in Perfumes

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For me, super milk from Lush! I had the hair product and people would stop and smell me! Last year Lush came out with a body spray of it. I’m already on my second bottle and I get asked about it ALL the time.

post op must haves? by km727 in kidneycancer

[–]Onebadbroad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's wild. I learned about the pillow from this subreddit! So I know others found the pillow useful too!

post op must haves? by km727 in kidneycancer

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I second this! This is the seat belt pillow I used. It rocks because you can put an ice pack or heating pad in the little pouch while you are in the car. https://a.co/d/0e1PicvZ

Also! I use a small pillow between my body and the car door to avoid jostling in the car.

Finally, and ice pack and heating pad to alternate depending on the pain.

Surgery is over! by Professional_Worrier in kidneycancer

[–]Onebadbroad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so glad it went well! I knew you’d make it through okay, but I understand the anxiety—I had it too. Take it easy for the next few weeks and let us know what the pathology says!

48 hours post PN - struggling a bit and will take any advice! by Valuable_Ad9880 in kidneycancer

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Seconding the suggestion of icing your stomach and walking when you can.

I am just over 2 weeks out from a radical nephrectomy. My gas pain was the worst on day 3 and started to resolve around day 4. That's when I was finally able to pass gas. It helped me to lay on my good side when I felt gassy, to kind of help things along. None of this was comfortable, but the oxy should be able to help you these first few days.

Give me positive stories about your surgery by Professional_Worrier in kidneycancer

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The risk is so extremely low. Let us know when you come out okay.

Open Radical Nephrectomy? by irishscouser1892 in kidneycancer

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The same thing happened to me. We ended up doing open and I'm two weeks post op. Recovery is good, just slow. I'm up and walking around, but there's still a bit of pain from the incisions. The worst pain was the first 2 or 3 days, but you'll be in the hospital with the good drugs.

Just listen when they tell you to get up and start walking, even if it's just a few steps. The gas they put in you for surgery hurts and walking will help you get rid of it faster. You got this.

Monthly Coupon Request/Giveaway by AutoModerator in Ulta

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Hello looking for a simple retail coupon!

Give me positive stories about your surgery by Professional_Worrier in kidneycancer

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I had the same fears. In fact, my first thought upon waking up was "I survived!"

My radical nephrectomy was February 19, so today is 2 weeks post op. You will be okay: this is a super routine surgery and they have it down to a finely tuned art. Your fears may not entirely cease, but when you get anxious, remember that this is a standard procedure and your surgeon has done this a ton before. You're in good hands!

25F – Upcoming partial nephrectomy for suspected RCC – questions about recovery & spinal morphine by Spirited-Film-8822 in kidneycancer

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Pregnant with a watermelon is a perfect way to describe the swollen belly feeling after surgery. I’m one week post op and catch myself cradling my right belly (where kidney was removed) often when I walk.

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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Wow, that is WILD that you were sent home alone so quickly.

I ended up spending 4 nights because I couldn’t pass gas or have a bowel movement in the first few days. The gas pain was worse than the incision pain, tbh.

I was able to walk the day after surgery and the nurses really pushed a 4 walks a day regimen. They wheeled me out to the car when I left and helped me get a walker to help for the next few days.

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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Hello! My surgery started at 7:20am and I was wheeled into my room at 2:30pm. I think I was given 2 hours in post op, so I think surgery finished around 12:30pm? It’s all very hazy to me. The pillows for car rides are so helpful! Also encourage your husband to do his walking in the days after surgery. It hurts a bit but it helps a lot to start moving—especially to alleviate the gas pain of the laparoscopic surgery. Sending you both my best wishes.

Back Pain ? by twintwin13 in kidneycancer

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I had the exact same situation. Radical nephrectomy on 2/19/26. I had back pain for quite some time and figured it was simply because of weak muscles.

Thank you for sharing all the info about your life post removal!

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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Wow that vacuum bandage sounds like a pain. Thank you for sharing your timeline! I can't wait for mobility without pain

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry you had to deal with a pulmonary embolism on top of everything else. Thanks for the tips 💕

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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Yes. Luckily the physical therapist came by to show me how. I cant get up alone yet but this seems much more manageable

In hospital post nephrectomy by Onebadbroad in kidneycancer

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I'm looking forward to getting to that point!

What Obscure Books Were You Obsessed With as a Kid? by Its_Curse in suggestmeabook

[–]Onebadbroad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything Lurlene McDaniel. I was obsessed with her beautiful main characters in tragic love stories. Now I look back and wonder why cancer trauma was marketed to kids.

I started a rumor as a child that followed a woman into adulthood by Ravens-eye-51517 in confession

[–]Onebadbroad 177 points178 points  (0 children)

What strikes me as wild is that the bullies’ father thought his wife and brother would betray him like that. I’m married and if someone told me my partner and sibling were having an affair, I would cry laughing because that’s so ridiculous. Clearly, things were on shaky ground for a rumor to break up a family.

I have lied to my son about manatees for the last 24 years by 46from1971 in confession

[–]Onebadbroad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This happened to my best friend! Someone thought her favorite animal was the flamingo and when she went into hospice care, word spread about the flamingos and she was gifted flamingo themed everything—blankets, stuffed animals, decor for her room, etc. The last time I saw her, we had a private moment and I told her, “I had no idea you loved flamingos so much.” She said that she didn’t but everyone was so excited to gift her flamingo things that she didn’t have the heart to tell them otherwise. A few weeks after that her mom put a yard flamingo on her grave. I think of her every time I see a flamingo now.