Pregnancy after nephrectomy (Kidney removal) Advice much needed.

yojibop · Guest

Hi all,

I am really struggling to find any info specifically relating to my situation online.

I have had kidney problems since the age of about 14 - I am now 21. I have had lots of operations and tests/treatments in the past. Resulting in the final decision to remove the troublesome kidney (Right side) - the other kidney functions almost perfectly. I had an open nephrectomy (Kidney removal) on 11th Mar 07. I am now recovering well and much better health than I have been for a long time. My Husband and I have been desperate for a baby for a few years - we lost a baby 2 1/2 years ago due to complications from the pressure on my kidney - which was functioning well untill I became pregnant. We were at 12 weeks when we lost the baby.

I am really struggling to find advice on how long is a safe period of time to wait post-op to start trying for a baby. And if there is a safe period after having strong medications - I have only been off morhene tablets (Severadol) for 1 month and am still on DF118 (Diahydracodeine) and Dicloffenac as well as paracetamol, anti-sickness tablets and anti-spasmostics.

Any advice would be most appreciated, as I really would like to have a goal of a time frame til we can try - my Husband turns 30 next week and he is starting to feel his time is running out I think (Although he hasn't mentioned this.

Best wishes

Joy.

jessiree · Guest

Hi -
I am looking for the same information.

I had kidney problems as a child as well. I had a nephrectomy of the left kidney at 24 years old. I am 28 now and I am 32 weeks pregnant. My right kidney is healthy, and is bigger than normal because it grew to compensate for the sick kidney.

I am having extreme pain in my right kidney that started at about 27 weeks. My doctor said that it is just normal pressure from the baby that will cause the kidney to swell. He said that it will be worse for me because my kidney is big anyway. He says I shouldn't worry, but I've had other doctors tell me that I should take extreme precaustions. I'm very worried becuase I would like to be around to watch the baby grow.

Good Luck to you!

Pregnancy after nephrectomy (Kidney removal) Advice much needed.

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