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Post by librarylady on Jun 9, 2024 14:55:56 GMT
DH has a small tumor in his bladder. Surgery is scheduled for end of June. It is day surgery.
We wonder: How long should he expect to have physical limitations? (such as no walking, no lawn mowing, no lifting)
Of course, I expect the dr. to answer all this on the day of surgery, but I like to plan ahead. This urologist is very busy and I don't think answers would be handled with a call.
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Post by karenlou on Jun 9, 2024 15:06:28 GMT
Speaking as an OR nurse here...I would imagine there would be some down time, and I think mostly self limiting....a lot depending on how your DH feels. Bleeding would be the thing to watch for....perhaps blood tinged urine would be expected for a day or so....but anything more would be of concern.
Probably should mow the lawn before surgery😊😊
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Post by westiemom on Jun 9, 2024 22:36:13 GMT
Karen Lou has good advice. I will add, as a former nurse in a large surgical practice, it is perfectly fine to plan ahead. I am a little surprised that postop care wasn’t discussed when the surgery was set up. You may have to wait for a call back but your questions should be answered before surgery. Just say you are a planner and would like to talk to a nurse about your husbands upcoming surgery. The nurse will know the answers. Probably does not need a doctor to answer unless there are other issues.
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Post by dawnnikol on Jun 10, 2024 10:23:01 GMT
I didn't have a planned bladder surgery, but during my hysterectomy my doc accidentally stabbed my bladder. I had prepared to recover from one surgery and not the other, but nothing I could do about that. The worst part was the catheter I had to have while my bladder healed. Honestly, I'd rather have another c-section than a catheter. :X
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Post by pjaye on Jun 10, 2024 12:03:51 GMT
A lot of it will depend what they actually do on the day of surgery and where the tumor is located.
My advice would be to pack a small overnight bag just in case (PJs, toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers) it's a bigger surgery and you'll be prepared. He may or may not have a catheter, and they might not know that beforehand and it might change on the day depending on what happens during the surgery.
Staying mobile is always important after surgery, to keep the muscles moving and the blood from pooling in the legs and reducing the risks of blood clots. So no lying or sitting around all day, he should be moving around and doing normal-ish activities, like walking around the house or garden (even with a catheter in) but obviously no long walks for a few days.
The most important thing will be to increase his water intake the surgery...that depends a little on his general health, but if he doesn't have any pre-existing heart issues or kidney problems, then he should aim for about 2 litres (4 gallons) a day to keep the urine flushing through his bladder and to help avoid infection.
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Post by don on Jun 10, 2024 22:13:45 GMT
I have/had bladder cancer for 5 years. Cured once, then they thought I had it again. The process involves putting a light, a scraper, a tv camera, and a tweezer thru the urethra into the bladder, so they can see what they are doing. During the surgery he will be out. There is a pill so it won't hurt to much when he pees.
Periodically he will be brought in for a cystoscopy to inspect the bladder. He will be awake for that process.
I've been there 4 times, the last one last month on the 10th at the Seattle VA hospital. They said they found nothing.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 11, 2024 13:51:41 GMT
I have/had bladder cancer for 5 years. Cured once, then they thought I had it again. The process involves putting a light, a scraper, a tv camera, and a tweezer thru the urethra into the bladder, so they can see what they are doing. During the surgery he will be out. There is a pill so it won't hurt to much when he pees. Periodically he will be brought in for a cystoscopy to inspect the bladder. He will be awake for that process. I've been there 4 times, the last one last month on the 10th at the Seattle VA hospital. They said they found nothing. Glad you got a report that nothing was found. Thanks for the information on the process. |
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