Simeon Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 My partner Caroline has had her right lung removed as there was a complication after the cancer surgery. They thought it was an infection in the remaining lung but turns out it was internal bleed that was running into the remaining lung. She's stable now but still critical but breathing without the ventilator. im not sure but it sounds positive?!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Simeon, It sounds like your partner is slowly moving in the right direction -great news!! Having a lobectomy is major surgery and having a portion of a major organ remove makes the recovery an uphill battle. My mom only had minor complications, but spent a total of 10 days in the hospital. Every little step up the hill is movement in the right direction! Hang in there. Simeon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 6:21 PM, Steff said: Simeon, It sounds like your partner is slowly moving in the right direction -great news!! Having a lobectomy is major surgery and having a portion of a major organ remove makes the recovery an uphill battle. My mom only had minor complications, but spent a total of 10 days in the hospital. Every little step up the hill is movement in the right direction! Hang in there. thanks Steff. Caroline is doing better each day a little. Off ventilator but tube still in although breathing on her own! Today she's trying to open her eyes a little. Stable but still in ICU. How is your mum? Thank you so much for the contact!! Tom Galli and Susan Cornett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 She's doing okay - no issues from lobectomy except some pain at her incisions and shoulder. As for her cancer recurrence, she's putting up the good fight and the chemo/immunotherapy seems to be working at the moment. She is looking forward to the holidays as we have lots of fun things planned. I hope Caroline continues the road to recovery and that you are getting some rest too...how is it possible to get so exhausted just sitting and doing nothing at the hospital?!!! Those are always my most exhausting days! Take care, Steff Simeon and LaurenH 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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