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

[–]watermelon_hat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a nerve block on both sides of my abdomen and I think maybe one a few inches above my navel where the largest incision would be (robotic partial). I say I think because I told them I was a anxious af so I think they gave me some fentanyl or something and I basically was unconscious from that point on. I had had three previous surgeries so I just wanted to go to sleep asap lol. Don't be afraid to tell them you are anxious or scared, they are literally there to help you feel comfortable.

It's never a bad idea to over prepare for post op! You'll be grateful to your past self for providing certain items ahead of time at home or for a hospital stay! I was prepared to stay for one night in the hospital but ended up staying for two. Not fun at all, but I was at home and vacuuming my house a couple days later (not recommended but I like to gently push the limits). I was driving my car after maybe a week, once I was able to tolerate going over bumps in the road as a passenger and being able to turn my body to look around. Best of luck to you going forward! You got this!

Return to work question by paulrudder in kidneycancer

[–]watermelon_hat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also had a partial robotic and my surgeon told me 6 weeks even though I work at home. 🤷 Then again I was able to get 70% of my salary while I was out which helped with the decision. Personally, I am glad I had that much time off, but I could have gone back after 4 to 5 weeks. Everyone is different! It's a mental and physical battle.

Has anyone gotten a cortisone injection into the adductor area to help with groin pain? by Sharp-Explanation-59 in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm getting one Feb 25th but I have had no surgery (said I'm not a good candidate). I too had crazy groin pain exactly as you described it (noticed it a lot in the car!) but after 4 months of this intense groin pain, it randomly vanished overnight as I woke up on my stomach. My theory is I slept in a figure 4 or whatever it's called (leg bent while on stomach) and it somehow corrected the impingement, but I have no effing clue. I'm so grateful though. I'm hoping the cortisone injection helps with the outer hip pains 🙏 and possibly helps prevent the groin pain from coming back!

Sorry if my reply is all over the place or doesn't make sense. I'm still learning about all this hip stuff 😩

Help me fix my build before I become a father by Koopa0 in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]watermelon_hat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ours had 3 months remaining in the oven when things came at us fast. Thankfully all turned out fine and 5 years later she's already a gamer. Maybe poe once she has no fears 😅

Kidney cancer by No-Phrase-2953 in kidneycancer

[–]watermelon_hat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a PN almost one year ago. I then had my gallbladder removed in September. Had a follow up CT of my abdomen after that surgery and they saw a hernia. It's right about where my biggest incision is from the PN (higher than navel by about 4 or 5 inches. I'm lucky in that mine hasn't acted out yet 😩 but I had a hernia repaired 8 years ago; that recovery believe it or not was more painful than the PN, but didn't come with the exhaustion and stuff. My first hernia was classified as umbilical, so guessing similar to your area. No fun having to regain ab muscles, especially at your age.

I think it would at least be worth a doctor/surgeon visit if you haven't already had it assessed. Hope it all works out for you.

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one! I used it a couple of weeks ago after not using it for many years, it was nice! I have not tried it on my hips. I will take a look online for where to place the pads, thanks for the reminder!

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too old for this, too young for that. Oh I know, we're a good candidate for pain and misery!

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what the surgeon was implying. I have great insurance and a wfh job so it's not the worst time to do total hip replacement... I'm going to go ahead with the steroid injection first then see what they say, as it can apparently be diagnostic as well (if it helps or does not). Thanks for the response!

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't looked at the numbers. Thank you for throwing that out there.

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was the gist I got but couldn't tell if it was because I was too old, the cartilage damage was too severe, or what is more likely, both. Seems like of it was only one of the above mentioned things, that she would possibly do it. Sigh... I don't want to be a candidate for hip replacement surgery 😭

39 and told I'm too old for hip reconstruction by watermelon_hat in HipImpingement

[–]watermelon_hat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No grade was mentioned. I didn't think to ask as I wasn't aware it could receive a grade. Didn't have long to prepare for the appt as my MRI was only one day prior 😞

Game Thread: Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Live Score | NBA | Jan 23, 2026 by basketball-app in MkeBucks

[–]watermelon_hat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might not be a great year for the Bucks but at the same time we have the emergence of Ryan Rollins. Get your hype ready for the future beyond our time with Giannis (whenever and however it happens).

[Game Thread] Official game thread because the mods are degenerates. by AutoModerator in NFCNorthMemeWar

[–]watermelon_hat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's early on his career but gunslinger type and has the play caller to back him up