Hello Cheryl,
I would like to add my very best wishes for your recovery after your surgery on 15 th. I will be thinking of you as well, when I work out the time difference. Cheryle it is 7 years and 7 months since I had my right lung removed. When I awoke in intensive care, my daughter was with me, and yeah it is a bit scary expect that. I pushed a way at that button when thw pain was a bit much. That is what the pain relief is for " USE IT"
My daughter tells me I kept saying "Upwards and Onwards" to her That was a twilight zone night. Next day I did so well I was moved to a ward, was up that night, in the shower next day, with my oxygen. I was home in a week. It is harder then, but I walked, a little more each day, it is so important to get that remaining lung going for it !! You know what it will. I had no chemo or radiation. Have been cancer free for almost 8 years. Feels good. You are all so brave, and I am humbled to read your posts and responses. If I can be of help to anyone anytime. Dont hesitate to contact me. Good Luck , oh yes have apillow or cushion with you all the time for a little while to cough , hold it against your empty lung area. So good. And a heat bag for the micro wave is such a comfort. CONFORT is the word give yourself lots of pillows lots of comfort. Love yourself to bits, and just keep on pampering YOU, forever.
Cheers Aussie Ina. :