update-post adrenalectomy

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My husband (42yo) had lapro (robotic assisted) left adrenalectomy on 12/9.

Biopsy showed 0.9mm adrenal adenoma. It was a 4 1/2 hr surgery and he was well

enough to be discharged home the next evening. Had some issues w/increased Cr

and low K in hospital right after surg, but both quickly resolved.

He stated he would not call adrenalectomy a fun experience (he stated it felt

like he was " stabbed " 4 times) however the results have been really good. BP

widely fluctuated first 2 days home, but quickly stablized. He was taking 40meq

QD of K pre-surg-today his K today was 4.7. Pre-surg taking Inspra 100mg QD,

imdur, lisinopril, hydralazine, atenolol, clonidine - today doctor states only

needing atenolol (will need lifetime for SVT) and inspra to taper down to 50mg

QD. Doctor drew aldasterone/ renin today and if levels are back w/in normal

range, Inspra will be d/c. BP's last 3-4 days consistently in 110/80 range or

lower. He tried 2500mg of Na yesterday (up from the 1300mg DASH) and Na caused

" spike " of 125/90 instead of 190/110. He has more energy, less brain fog and

less anxiety 1 week post-op than he did 1 year ago! We both will continue on a

modified DASH diet as we have seen the overall health benefits of lower Na diet.

Have only been on this forum for 2 months prior to adrenalectomy (which I had

found it 2-3 years ago!), but appreciate the advice, especially about DASHing.

This was the ONLY thing that helped his BP pre-surg. I feel the controlled BP

pre-surgery contributed to his quick recovery/less complications post-surg. I am

grateful for this. I have given or will give his doctors your Evolution of PA

for the next patient they see w/PA. Like others here he had a long-road to

dx/correct tx. I am so glad to have my husband w/normal BP starting to feel like

himself again...it's nice to have him back :-)

Thanks again,