Kidneys?

[Tessie28]

Hi everyone, I am getting a bit worried. I am having discomfort where my kidneys are I think. Not all the time. But with my heart valve replacement operation coming up should I talk to the pre op team? Oper is 9th. Thanks, Tess

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Yes, most definitely! They may suggest you see your GP. I would think blood and urine tests to check for U&Es, infection and eGFR might be appropriate. They might also perform a kidney ultrasound. Good luck!

[Modeller3]

Hi tessie28 I had that for a long time but I now drink plenty of water which had help a lot

Good luck

[Cookie95]

Absolutely! They need to do infection tests and an ultrasound

[Tessie28]

Great so my operation will be put back and I can't even get hold of the fitness for surgery team. What should I do? "and bingo it is also my birthday. Great day.

[Tessie28]

Bless you, I'm a supply teacher no sick pay so retail therapy is a no no. Perhaps it is nothing, I don't know. Sorry if I'm having a vent I just am so totally depressed.

[Sunnie2day in reply to Tessie28]

You have every right to vent a bit (and a bit more besides!), all things considered. Still, the pain in the area of your kidneys must be investigated before the op - better if they find out your kidneys need attention before they go in instead of something happening during the op. Hopefully it is something as simple as needing to up your fluid intake but even mild dehydration can slow post-op recovery so you really do not want to delay finding out what is causing the pain - if you can't get the fitness team on the phone, try ringing the cardiac nurse (if you have one) or your GP and be insistent you must see someone as soon as possible. At the very least your GP's practice nurse should order a urine test.

Meanwhile, HAPPY BIRTHDAY - have some cake (if it's on your diet plan) or some other special treat today, you deserve to celebrate

[seasider18 in reply to Tessie28]

First step is to see your GP he can contact the hospital team or do some tests.

[Qualipop]

You need to see yoru GP before then. IMpress on eh receptionist that it's urgent before you have your op.

[Tessie28]

Thanks for all help. Ache has now gone. Drinking plenty and final fit for surgery appointment is Friday. Wondering if my blasted sciatica didn't help this week. If anything happens before I will see GP.