GSV with one kidney

[TerryC 7]

Surgery is 2/22 - concerned about Fluid intake - anyone else have the surgery with one kidney and any suggestions?

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[Valentina 2,642]

Hopefully, this is no surprise for your surgeon +/or nutritionist.

What have they said about it??

Be well, and keep us posted.

[TerryC 7]

Suggested I stay an extra night and also the possibility of sending social worker to my house to give me IV fluids for 5 days post-op. Since I am well aware of my condition I think I will be more focused on getting the Water in - but from what I have been reading - it seems to be tough to do for some...

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[Valentina 2,642]

Suggested I stay an extra night and also the possibility of sending social worker to my house to give me IV fluids for 5 days post-op. Since I am well aware of my condition I think I will be more focused on getting the Water in - but from what I have been reading - it seems to be tough to do for some...

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A social worker? I'd rather learn to do my own IVs (and I have). But either way, accept the offer to help keep yourself hydrated.

Getting your fluids in can be a difficult task right after surgery for a person with two kidneys. If having some IV fluids will ease your path, why not??

Be healthy and post often to let us know how you are doing!

[TerryC 7]

Agreed!! I'd rather be safe than sorry and the benefits long term will be life changing!! Staying positive!!

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[perforce 243]

There was another post about this issue recently, someone who had kidney disease in one of his I think? Would you be okay getting enough Protein in post op? (I'm assuming you've talked about that with your doc)

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[TerryC 7]

Update - home today - seems I am not having any trouble getting fluids in- however too much milk of magnesia at the hospital has given my the runs... So once I work past that I will update everyone!

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[Valentina 2,642]

Update - home today - seems I am not having any trouble getting fluids in- however too much milk of magnesia at the hospital has given my the runs... So once I work past that I will update everyone!

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Having "the trots" should be good exercise! Just joking.

Feel better, friend.