Bosniak 3 and nephrectomy

Hello, I was diagnosed with a Bosniak 3 cyst on my right kidney last week.  This was discovered incidentally following an ultrasound for stomach pain, my kidneys are thankfully not causing any symptoms. I had a CT scan from which they diagnosed the cyst and my consultant has ordered an MRI for a better look.  He said the best way forward is to have a nephrectomy. Does anybody here have experience of a Bosniak cyst? Has anybody had a partial or whole nephrectomy? I am keen to know how recovery was, how you felt afterwards, how independent you were in self care and daily needs in the early days? This discovery was quite a shock and it is taking me some time to adjust to the news.  Any feedback would be appreciated. Sorry I posted this in the wrong forum I meant to post it in newly diagnosed!

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  • Hi SR68.  Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, have you had any further news or action taken. 
     

    I was told 2 weeks ago after having an ultrasound on my pelvic that I had a 4.1cm cyst with several separations on my right kidney.  I've not shown any symptoms and this is a shock.  I have a CT scan booked for 9th April so not sure what Bosniak group I will fit in yet.  Would really love to hear the rest of your story on this if you are up to sharing.  Thanks 

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  • Hi SR68.  Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, have you had any further news or action taken. 
     

    I was told 2 weeks ago after having an ultrasound on my pelvic that I had a 4.1cm cyst with several separations on my right kidney.  I've not shown any symptoms and this is a shock.  I have a CT scan booked for 9th April so not sure what Bosniak group I will fit in yet.  Would really love to hear the rest of your story on this if you are up to sharing.  Thanks 

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