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Q: Nephrectomy
asked by: crystal jilbert on January 9th, 2005
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My husband had his right kidney removed 3 1/2 weeks ago due to a 7 centimeter cancer tumor. His recovery at hospital was amazing and he was released with-in 3 days after surgery. He is now having constant pain in his lower left back.
Is this normal? Is it because of the 8 shots he received in his lower back prior to surgery? Is it because his left kidney has to work harder than it is accustomed to? Is because areas inside his body are now shifting and settling?
He is a large man and has had lower back pains for a long time and usually is adjusted by his chiropractor, which obviously is not an option now. I have been telling him that it is part of his recovery process, but the truth is I made that up.
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Nunina
replied on September 22nd, 2008
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I too had a right kidney Nephrectomy 1 1/2 weeks ago and have been having pain on my lower left back. I had a hospital stay of only 5 days.

I had no symptoms prior to the Nephrectomy.

Does anyone has an answer?

Thanks!!
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aflsh
replied on September 23rd, 2008
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I had a pyloplasty, not nephrectomy, but I too have lower left back pain. It is my left kidney which does not function anymore. I wonder if there is something in that? I have no answers but I just wanted to let you guys know that you're not alone. I don't think it is healing process because I still have the pain and I had the surgery 9 years ago. Sorry I have no good news. Let us know how you are doing. Good luck.
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