katsbiz Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hello, Just want to say hello! I am a 7 year survivor of lung cancer and am so proud to be here. Kathleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi, Kathleen, Welcome! Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Glad you're here! When you're ready, maybe you could share a bit about your diagnosis and treatment for the benefit of those who are just getting started or are in the midst of treatment. Teri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi Kathleen and welcome. Great to hear from a long term survivor. I second what LexiCat wrote. Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi Kathleen. I also belong to the long term survivor club. Welcome ! Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon L. Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Hi! I’m a new survivor just had my surgery on 2/13 and was released from hospital on 2/21 and went back to work today. I sit at a desk mostly but walking around was more uncomfortable at work then it was at home maybe because I wore jeans and a sweater and at home I was wearing lounging pants and loose fitting tops also it feels like my rib is floating if I don’t put my hand on my rib or my pillow is this feeling normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Hi, Sharon. Did you have the VATS or the traditional surgery? I had the traditional and went back to work after several weeks. I wasn't uncomfortable in my clothes but I was still very sore. I felt like I had been kicked in the side for quite some time after my surgery. If your discomfort continues, you should probably call your doctor. Hope you continue to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Kathleen and Sharon, Welcome! Kathleen — great to have another long tenured survivor among us! We are all proud you are here! Sharon — post surgical pain and discomfort varies a lot. So I wouldn’t want to venture a guess about what might be normal. I’d approach it this way: is it pain or discomfort? If pain, now more than a month after surgery, I’d see the surgeon. If discomfort, my experience tells me that is normal. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon L. Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 9:01 PM, Susan Cornett said: Hi, Sharon. Did you have the VATS or the traditional surgery? I had the traditional and went back to work after several weeks. I wasn't uncomfortable in my clothes but I was still very sore. I felt like I had been kicked in the side for quite some time after my surgery. If your discomfort continues, you should probably call your doctor. Hope you continue to improve. Susan, I had the VATS surgery and I wore more confortable clothes to work today and I felt much better just have to make sure I sit up straight no slouching and make myself get up and walk around a bit. I guess this feeling is normal so I will give it more time since it’s only been 5 wks since I got out of the hospital. Thanks for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon L. Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 23 hours ago, Tom Galli said: Kathleen and Sharon, Welcome! Kathleen — great to have another long tenured survivor among us! We are all proud you are here! Sharon — post surgical pain and discomfort varies a lot. So I wouldn’t want to venture a guess about what might be normal. I’d approach it this way: is it pain or discomfort? If pain, now more than a month after surgery, I’d see the surgeon. If discomfort, my experience tells me that is normal. Stay the course. Tom Thanks Tom for your reply I’m not having pain only discomfort. I guess I need to give myself more time since it’s only been 5 wks since I got out of the hospital. I’ve never had any surgery before or really been sick so I guess I’m just being impatient with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Sharon- my VATS was 2/16/2018. When I get a bit tired, I have pain/discomfort right above chest tube closure. I find myself putting my hand to provide pressure which relieves it. I also use salon pas (lidocaine) over the counter patch from my underarm to near drain tube closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon L. Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Thanks Laurel for your reply. I also find putting my hand to provide pressure also helps. I do have some of the salon pas so I will try those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 7:57 PM, katsbiz said: Hello, Just want to say hello! I am a 7 year survivor of lung cancer and am so proud to be here. Kathleen Hi, Kathleen, Welcome to LCSC. I'm glad that you've connected with several of our moderators. This site is a great place to find information, support, and hope. Please feel free to explore the discussion forums and blogs, ask questions, and join in on conversations that resonate with you. With gratitude, Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenDasilva Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hello! i am also new here! I am Warren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hello Warren and welcome here ..If you feel comfortable you could tell us your journey so far here because there are a lot of survivors here to share their experiences with you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Welcome Warren! Tell us about yourself. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Welcome to LCSC katsbiz,congratulations on 7 years survivorship,this October I will celebrate 10 years of surviving lung cancer,looking forward to at least another 10 years after that.Best Wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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