I wrote a few months ago right afer my dad's surgery.
As it turns out, my dad is now having pain near his ribs on the
left side (same side as removed kidney). We also found out
from reading the surgerical records that he had some cardiac
problems and his adernal gland was removed. Not to mention
having a lawsuit, but the real problem is my dad. He loves his
doctor, but everyone else thinks he needs a new one.
Has any one experienced this with a family member?
The doctor apparently told my dad they "may have disturbed"
his ribs during the surgery. I guess this would explain the chest
tube!! What does your rib have to do with your kidney? Is this
common??
He doens't have an oncologist, only a urologist. Do most
people get an oncologist? am so scared for my dad and am
trying to think of ways to make him get a second opinion.
I am really lost! Please help!