Declan Greggian-Smith - My story following radical nephrectomy

[@MrCaspar24]

Very informative video - thank you - I had the same procedure as you last Tuesday - 26/11/24 .. early days yet - my wife has to keep reminding me I’ve had major surgery and I’m 72yrs ago - all I want to do is get back to my Gym and Pilates routines - but seeing your Videos puts it all in to true perspective - that life is all about enjoying & appreciating the small things .. Cheers .

[@Babzbee]

I will have my right kidney removed on 7 th November due too it being cancerous,, thankyou so much for this blog,you are so honest and your not hiding how you feel etc you are human and have feelings like we all do ,no shame in crying you are very brave and very honest ,I love watching your progress and as I go through my surgery treatment recovery etc I will remember watching you ,it’s fantastic you done this blog ,I won’t worry too much as I know by watching you exactly what too expect,hope your doing great and life is fab for you ❤️❤️

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@CaptainSnowball08]

33yo male here. Just had my radical nephrectomy 4 days ago and want to leave a message for anyone going through this to not worry and keep faith. I am grateful that i didn't feel any or very little pain. I write this 4 days post op to share that I'm slowly seeing my strength come back by the hour and feel positive about my recovery. Strength and healing to all that may be reading this. Keep faith

[@rkvlogs8082]

Now now are you???

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@marva21637]

Thank for your video, so true everything you are saying! I wish you are well and happy!

[@garynewman1126]

Greetings from the US! I thank you for this video! I am facing this surgery soon and this has been an encouragement to me. So glad you recovered well. God bless!! Update: 7 weeks after an open radical nephrectomy and doing well. They got it!!!!!!

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@garynewman1126]

Was determined be stage 3 due to a thrombus in renal vein. The surgery removed all the cancer. It was in no other tissue. I will pray for your husband. My surgery was April 2023

[@brendajhelps6094]

I am so thankful you did these updates. It really has put me at ease facing the same operation in a couple weeks. God Bless You ! Hope you are good as new. Well, almost new 😁💕

[@masterlegend1]

I appreciate you telling the story because I have to go through it now myself real soon.

[@debrazaborowski7625]

Me too 😔 September 3rd. Thank you for this video.

[@hannahpokuah1974]

@@debrazaborowski7625how did it go Mine is on the 10th Of October

[@user-yt5dg8nf6y]

Excellent video.

[@perrypelican9476]

I had a radical nephrectomy like you, 3 months ago and still can not walk more than 40 meters without needing to sit and rest for 5 minutes. I am 72 years old so it's tougher. The pain was gone after about 2 weeks. By now I should be able to walk much farther without being totally out of breath. But the doctors don't have answers. Good luck with future tests. Be positive. I am trying.

[@Will-nb8qk]

How are you going sir?

[@acousticshadow4032]

Sorry to hear this, Perry. Were you in "good shape" prior to the operation? I ask because I had the exact same thing done as Declan; radical nephrectomy of the left kidney, with exact same size tumor sitting atop the adrenal gland (which was taken out also; all three got evicted; tumor, adrenal gland & kidney). I had a very quick recovery. Operation was March 16, 2023, and I was back to myself within 3 months, max. 18 months out now, it's like it never happened. We're only as good as our next checkup however, so knock on wood. I do wish you well, Sir.

[@hestervangreunen9461]

Hi. Yes, I do agree with the recovery from Cancer is not a quick thing, even if the body is ok. Tough road. Tx for your video.

[@damianmorfin1506]

Im getting my kindey tumor taken out on july 14th 2023. Thank for sharing your post op journey. I highly respect you for doing these vidoes . I admire your will to keep pushing Forwarded and living life to your fullest. I too understand where u are mentally, its not hard but its also not easy. Having famliy ,faith lovr and light definitely helps me overcome the unknown.

[@Will-nb8qk]

Appreciate the vlog and hoping you are still doing well. 👍

[@ZeroFox1970]

My nephrectomy is happening in a couple of weeks and I so appreciate your video. Cheers.

[@clairedaly9344]

Very very Lucky. please be safe.

[@josee.7831]

Nice of you to share.

[@heatherharder1368]

Thank you for this video. Your story is very helpful. My sister is getting ready to have this surgery. I now have a better idea of how to support her during her experience. Many blessings.

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@michellegutierrez7559]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m having my surgery soon and this made me feel less anxious.

[@clairedaly9344]

Hi from Australia, sorry Saturday. I can't believe you are walking around, my right kidney way totally removed removed with so many staples and I still can.t eat still

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage you have? Any further treatment is needed for you? God bless you🙏My husband's radical nephrectomy has done on 15 th December, 2023.

[@andys8702]

My name is Andy I've was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August with a 4.1 tumor it's now 4.2 I had to wait patiently for 3 months for treetment because I had covid my lungs they are clear now and still there saying that there on February for surgery because of waiting list but my mental state won't last that long I'm going to have a nervous breakdown I carnt sleep and I have lost lots of weight with worry I'm so scared of it spreading any advise would be appreciated.i have been offered a partial nephrectomy from the Christie hospital but the original hospital was against this because they said they wasn't sure they could remove all of the tumor.im so upset.

[@djamelsibachir1417]

Hi Andrew hope you're doing well .after your wait what happened? Please share with us your experience.thanks

[@Will-nb8qk]

How did you go? 🤞

[@zipno6784]

Hi Declan. How are you doing now? How's the pain? Are you back to doing normal things yet? I have all this in front of me. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[@rubysandhir957]

Hope you are fine ,good luck . Can you please put some light on diet ? How are you doing presently

[@acousticshadow4032]

I've got a sinking feeling that Declan didn't make it. RIP, buddy ~ if so. 💙

[@paulb1912]

Gonna be getting a radical nephrectomy in July.. Trying to keep an open mind and positive mind.. Although I have loads of support around me, I need to support my wife who is taking it harder than me..