Pain Management

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

I just had my left kidney removed last April. The VA Doc took that along with the ureter and bladder cuff. The Doc did NOT make any mention that I should refrain from anything, only said to drink a LOT of water for the rest of my life. Hmm??

I wouldn't sweat it, Bob. Are they checking your blood work regularly, I'm assuming?
I wouldn't take it by the handful, but I also wouldn't do that with two kidneys either.

[BlasterBob]

I wouldn't sweat it, Bob. Are they checking your blood work regularly, I'm assuming?
I wouldn't take it by the handful, but I also wouldn't do that with two kidneys either.

Yep, blood work every three months. Next week VA is going to get me in for Ultra Sound, CT scan and another cystoscopy which I will have at three month intervals for the rest of my life above the sod. I never look forward to the cystoscopy although they are pretty painless with the stuff they inject in the ole peter. All three of these tests within a three hour window. Worst part is waiting for the results of these tests. Hey, stay healthy Jeff.