mrsdavidson8605 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 We went to see the urologist Tuesday, and he advised that I do the alcohol embilization (sp?).. instead of surgically removing the kidney. So I will go in Tuesday at 9am. I am supposed to be in for 3 days or so, with an epidural block, due to the pain. I am so nervous about this! I am such a whimp when it comes to pain and i'm still recovering from the last surgery they did a week ago... I'm just hoping they can fix the problem and I can maybe get back to a normal life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusflowersusan Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Good Luck. I will be sending positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sending good thoughts your way sweetie! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I hope that all goes well for you.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hey Kansasgirl,I had a large fibroid tumor embolized. Like you, I was warned of extreme pain because the tumors are supposedly muscular and when they die (from the cut-off blood supply) it supposedly really hurts...like a heart attack. I didn't have an epidural, but my doctor managed my pain really well via meds from two different IV's. Like you, I was petrified. In retrospect, it was nothing. I wouldn't be nervous at all if I had to do it again.I know a kidney tumor embolization will be different than a uterine fibroid embolization, but I suspect it'll be fine, especially with an epidural. Have you had one before? I did when I gave birth to my son. It wasn't too bad. Holding still during contractions was the worst part & you won't have to deal with that :-) I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers on Tuesday. Keep us posted on your progress.Hugs-Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdavidson8605 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hey Kansasgirl,I had a large fibroid tumor embolized. Like you, I was warned of extreme pain because the tumors are supposedly muscular and when they die (from the cut-off blood supply) it supposedly really hurts...like a heart attack. I didn't have an epidural, but my doctor managed my pain really well via meds from two different IV's. Like you, I was petrified. In retrospect, it was nothing. I wouldn't be nervous at all if I had to do it again.I know a kidney tumor embolization will be different than a uterine fibroid embolization, but I suspect it'll be fine, especially with an epidural. Have you had one before? I did when I gave birth to my son. It wasn't too bad. Holding still during contractions was the worst part & you won't have to deal with that :-) I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers on Tuesday. Keep us posted on your progress.Hugs-JulieWell It's not a tumor, but an aneurysm. The size and location is actually pretty uncommon (it's inside the kidney) but I hear the alcohol embolization is common. Thanks for the advice. The surgery is actually going to be tomorrow. they've changed it so many times.. ugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryfw Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I wish you good luck and I am sending up a prayer for you now and good thoughts your way.mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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