Jeffrey N

They removed the lung tube last night And it felt wonderful for a while a breathing treatment came and I made a caugh and now I'm back-to ground 0 with pain Today I will just do what I can it's just too painful I was getting up I will try again .As far as the VA once we got going the care has been totally outstanding I could not ask for anything better the surgeon is outstanding the nurses are very friendly and understanding I am glad I am here if I have to be in the hospital 

It's over he only had to remove the top 1/3 of my lung and he was able to get the tumor out of my Trachea  you so it's a little narrow now.chest tube Hurts terrible 

So finally!  NO BRAIN CANCER , WOOT!  Surgery is scheduled for the 12th same plan , remove right lung.  VA physiatrist (yep) says headaches are stress related .
Still looking for a home for Amy , my room mate. 

I am all alone and scared. Not to proud to admit it.

Appointment was not good or good however you look at it.  Going to remove whole RT lung. Do pet scan and biopsy on large lymph node.
Seems half of lung has collapsed. And look into bad headaches.  

Tom she should contact her congressman ( mine was Billarackus ) and I had 100% in 30 days.
I did post to her question, ask anything and I will answer how I did as I remember.

Tom she should contact her congressman ( mine was Billarackus ) and I had 100% in 30 days.
I did post to her question, ask anything and I will answer how I did as I remember.

Home again on the 7th , mostly sleep. Had some nasty steroids ans such , feeling better but chest hurts. Va is on the ball with chemo , lining me up with Albany and Glens falls up north asap.
Moving 1st of month .

They removed the lung tube last night And it felt wonderful for a while a breathing treatment came and I made a caugh and now I'm back-to ground 0 with pain Today I will just do what I can it's just too painful I was getting up I will try again .As far as the VA once we got going the care has been totally outstanding I could not ask for anything better the surgeon is outstanding the nurses are very friendly and understanding I am glad I am here if I have to be in the hospital 

Tom I found out this morning that if you're 55 or older the chances of the VA changing your benefits are slim to none. I think I have that covered by at least 10 years hahaha. I woke up again to my chest and my back on the right side under my arm where they did incision swelled up quite nicely as it has been. I am wondering how long the swelling will take to go down now. I am just anxious to get this over with I know it's only been a week. To anyone who may be following or contemplating doing this it is hard but you can beat it I will

Well I got home late Friday about 4 p.m. after a two-hour ride in one of those little Mini Coopers horrible car. I went right to bed and fell asleep. I woke up about 4 in the morning and had to go into the bathroom the pain was so great or the blood pressure changed either way I slumped down out of the walker onto the floor. I stayed on the floor until about 7:30 a.m. when my friend that brought me home came to check on me and got me up and put me back in bed gave me two oxycodone and I went back to sleep. The next time I do this I will pay closer attention to Tom as I should have stayed in the hospital at least until Monday. But I am a pushover. So it's Sunday night no nurse no help no phone call from the VA up until this point they have been absolutely wonderful after they got started. Dr. Hong said he is confident I will have to do chemo therapy but I can do that up in Albany New York or Burlington Vermont

Tom I found out this morning that if you're 55 or older the chances of the VA changing your benefits are slim to none. I think I have that covered by at least 10 years hahaha. I woke up again to my chest and my back on the right side under my arm where they did incision swelled up quite nicely as it has been. I am wondering how long the swelling will take to go down now. I am just anxious to get this over with I know it's only been a week. To anyone who may be following or contemplating doing this it is hard but you can beat it I will

They removed the lung tube last night And it felt wonderful for a while a breathing treatment came and I made a caugh and now I'm back-to ground 0 with pain Today I will just do what I can it's just too painful I was getting up I will try again .As far as the VA once we got going the care has been totally outstanding I could not ask for anything better the surgeon is outstanding the nurses are very friendly and understanding I am glad I am here if I have to be in the hospital 

It's over he only had to remove the top 1/3 of my lung and he was able to get the tumor out of my Trachea  you so it's a little narrow now.chest tube Hurts terrible 

All though  slow to get started after they got going they are like ball a of wind everything is just perfect I have no complaints up to this point 

They removed the lung tube last night And it felt wonderful for a while a breathing treatment came and I made a caugh and now I'm back-to ground 0 with pain Today I will just do what I can it's just too painful I was getting up I will try again .As far as the VA once we got going the care has been totally outstanding I could not ask for anything better the surgeon is outstanding the nurses are very friendly and understanding I am glad I am here if I have to be in the hospital 

And now the VA has moved me to %100 disabled service connected.  Sent in paperwork in 3/13 and approved 5/30. Now that was fast!

Well leaving at 3AM to have surgery at 5AM , first of the day. Rather go back to Nam than do this. Hell of a deal , 65 and scared of a little surgery.

Jeffrey,
So very happy to hear your surgery is over and you are apparently on your way to recovery.  Yes it is painful but I'm sure you'll be encouraged to be taking laps around the ward floor soon.
If you are still in the hospital, ask the nursing staff to bring in some extra pillows to attempt to find a more comfortable position for your chest tube.  If your recovery is normal, this should not remain in place long, so that is something to look forward to.
Great news about the resection of the tumor in the Trachea. I recall that was of concern.  Despite the success of the surgery, you'll likely have post surgical chemo 30 to 60 days after discharge to ensure all potential cancer cells in your blood stream are dealt with.
Keep us posted and since there are several forum members currently starting treatment with the VA, insight and information about your VA hospital experience would be helpful.
Stay the course.
Tom

It's 4:15 where I am. I'm awake and I'm praying Jeffrey. You're not alone.
Judy M

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So finally!  NO BRAIN CANCER , WOOT!  Surgery is scheduled for the 12th same plan , remove right lung.  VA physiatrist (yep) says headaches are stress related .
Still looking for a home for Amy , my room mate. 

And now the VA has moved me to %100 disabled service connected.  Sent in paperwork in 3/13 and approved 5/30. Now that was fast!

So finally!  NO BRAIN CANCER , WOOT!  Surgery is scheduled for the 12th same plan , remove right lung.  VA physiatrist (yep) says headaches are stress related .
Still looking for a home for Amy , my room mate. 

So finally!  NO BRAIN CANCER , WOOT!  Surgery is scheduled for the 12th same plan , remove right lung.  VA physiatrist (yep) says headaches are stress related .
Still looking for a home for Amy , my room mate. 

Today met with Dr Hong in bay pines , he is in fact a top surgeon in his field. Surgery is set for the 12th , IF the brain mri is clear on the 23. If not no surgery and it will be considered inoperable. I am hoping for the best but headaches persist and it is not a good sign. Any way here is me !  Jeffrey Noyes   (face book)
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