Surgery is 2/22 - concerned about Fluid intake - anyone else have the surgery with one kidney and any suggestions?

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Hopefully, this is no surprise for your surgeon +/or nutritionist.

What have they said about it??

Be well, and keep us posted.

Suggested I stay an extra night and also the possibility of sending social worker to my house to give me IV fluids for 5 days post-op. Since I am well aware of my condition I think I will be more focused on getting the Water in - but from what I have been reading - it seems to be tough to do for some...

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Suggested I stay an extra night and also the possibility of sending social worker to my house to give me IV fluids for 5 days post-op. Since I am well aware of my condition I think I will be more focused on getting the Water in - but from what I have been reading - it seems to be tough to do for some...

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A social worker? I'd rather learn to do my own IVs (and I have). But either way, accept the offer to help keep yourself hydrated.

Getting your fluids in can be a difficult task right after surgery for a person with two kidneys. If having some IV fluids will ease your path, why not??

Be healthy and post often to let us know how you are doing!

Agreed!! I'd rather be safe than sorry and the benefits long term will be life changing!! Staying positive!!

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There was another post about this issue recently, someone who had kidney disease in one of his I think? Would you be okay getting enough Protein in post op? (I'm assuming you've talked about that with your doc)

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Update - home today - seems I am not having any trouble getting fluids in- however too much milk of magnesia at the hospital has given my the runs... So once I work past that I will update everyone!

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Update - home today - seems I am not having any trouble getting fluids in- however too much milk of magnesia at the hospital has given my the runs... So once I work past that I will update everyone!

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Having "the trots" should be good exercise! Just joking.

Feel better, friend.