Hi
So I'm going in for a biopsy on my kidney on Monday, I was wondering if anybody can advise me what I need to prepare for it, and what I will need to take with me
Thanks
Biopsy
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Re: Biopsy
Is your biopsy of a native or transplanted kidney?
Started APD July 2014
On transplant and paired exchange lists.
Transplant 9/5/15
On transplant and paired exchange lists.
Transplant 9/5/15
Re: Biopsy
Not much to take really as it's a very short procedure. I had mine under sedation quite a few years ago but wasn't encouraged and someone else recently wasn't allowed sedation so they used local anaesthetic and he didn't feel anything and is was over so fast. Perhaps just take drink and food in case of delays.
Good luck .
Good luck .
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If it's your native kidney, be prepared to lie on your back afterwards for a few hours. You generally have to pass 2 clear urine tests before they let you go. You might be a bit sore for a few days, but it quickly passes.
A good book and headphones can be useful!
A good book and headphones can be useful!
26/11/12 - Live donor transplant from my dad
6/1/13 - Discharged - Rejection episode over
7/1/13 - Getting on with life
24/9/13 - Left Radical Nephrectomy of Native Kidney due to cancerous tumour
14/10/13 - Back to work, getting on with life
6/1/13 - Discharged - Rejection episode over
7/1/13 - Getting on with life
24/9/13 - Left Radical Nephrectomy of Native Kidney due to cancerous tumour
14/10/13 - Back to work, getting on with life
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Re: Biopsy
Thanks everybody, it's a biopsy on my native kidney
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The procedure itself was not so painful (just used local anesthetics), but I was so wound up and tense that I pulled a muscle in my neck during the biopsy, and that hurt like hell (much more than the needle!) So try to stay relaxed, it won't be so bad (and anyway it is pretty quick)
Prepare to have some hours in bed afterwards where you are not allowed to move around much. As mentioned, bring some entertainment like a book or a tablet.
Prepare to have some hours in bed afterwards where you are not allowed to move around much. As mentioned, bring some entertainment like a book or a tablet.
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Re: Biopsy
Take your body , lie there, relax, go home.Doctor.Rock wrote:Hi
and what I will need to take with me
Transplanted Sept 1981
Still enjoying life like a 21 year old, or younger!
Still enjoying life like a 21 year old, or younger!