Complications

[Lockygill]

So after being so well for the last year or so on chemo but enjoying life to the full, I’ve had a setback. My kidneys swelled up and were only working at 10%. I’m now in hospital with drains in my kidneys each side and a catheter. They say the May be able to put stents in but not sure yet. Anyone offer any words of support or advice please. Gilly x

[Caleda4]

So sorry to read that you are going through this,and in hospital. It is such a shame especially as you have felt really well during the last year.I cannot offer you any advice regarding kidney stents,but feel sure someone will be along who may have had experience of this.

I wish you well,and hope that your stay in hospital will be short.

Sending hugs.x

[Caleda4]

Since replying a few minutes ago,I looked at posts on here and typed in kidney stents, and I saw a couple of posts regarding these,so may like to take a look.x

[Lockygill in reply to Caleda4]

I will. Thank you x

[SASSY196]

Sending love xxx

[delia2]

Sending hugs and hope they can get this sorted out for you. Did the chemo cause this? Crossing fingers and toes they can do the stents or something. Xx

[Lockygill in reply to delia2]

They are not sure what the cause is. Going down to theatre tomorrow to try and get stents inserted. Gilly x

[A1r1t]

Hi lockygill I had a stent fitted in my right kidney at the beginning of my treatment back in late 2020 and it helped drain my kidney. It worked although I felt like I needed to pee more. 9 months later they were going to change it but I questioned whether I still needed it. The doctor in charge of my stent change had a look at my last scan and said he didn't think I needed another stent but would decide after he took the existing one out. I woke up later and the doctor said to me I would be happy to know I didn't need a new stent because my kidney looked fine. Hope you have a similar positive experience, good luck 🤞 xxxx.

[Lockygill in reply to A1r1t]

Wow! Lucky you. Thank you x

[1946val]

Morning to all you brave teal ladies Regarding the kidney stent I have my changed every 6months since I was diagnosed in 2019 to be honest the preassement blood tests COVID test are more time consuming than the stent replacement my stents up to now have been plastic but in December they are hoping to put a metal stent in which will last for 10yrs iam stage 3high grade O C brac 1

I sincerely hope you have a good outcome after your procedure and are able to get home soon

[Lockygill in reply to 1946val]

Thank you x

[Leniko]

I’ll include you in my Prayers. 🙏❤️