G.A.M. Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I came home a little less than a week ago and had my first checkup with the surgeon. I have a leak in one of the lung lobes I have left. (RUL was removed.) He wants to watch it for another week to see if it heals. What if it doesn't heal? Does anyone have any experience with that? Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Glenn, Oh yes I unfortunately have lots of experience. A leaky lobe is not as bad as a leaky empty chest. My leak took 2 surgeries and 3 stent procedures to resolve. I’m hoping after a week, you’ll be fine. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Leaky loves and air in your chest after surgery does happen. In most cases it resolved itself. In some, likeTom’s, it requires another surgery to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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