Maryloumoo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hi all! My surgery was 5/26/22. I had to stay 4 days because of the chest tube just wasn’t ready to come out. The tube was not painful, just very annoying. The nodule was cancer so they did the full lobectomy. The surgery wasn’t bad! I had a lot of nausea afterward, but that’s how anesthesia effects me always. Pain and nausea were controlled with meds and I was up walking the evening of the surgery. I had a combo davinci / vats- surgeon had to switch from robot to vats to get a better look and to actually go in with her fingers to find the culprit nodule! I am very sore but not in pain. My breathing is different, not painful just hard to take deep breaths. I’m do all the exercises and I feel like I will heal well. surgeon is confident she got all the cancer and no further treatments are warranted. Just scans every few months. I’m happy with the outcome and glad it was not a recurrence of the other cancer I had! i can’t remember who it is on here who is having the same surgery here soon and was very anxious, I hope whoever that is reads this! It’s not a day in the park but it’s really not that bad! I’m just sore and that’s it. I’m coughing as I should which can hurt a bit while I’m coughing but overall I feel pretty good. I got up this morning and made my own coffee and breakfast! Everyone is different, sure, but as far as surgery goes, this ain’t a bad one after the first day! Good luck to you. Here if you have any questions for me! GeoffR, debscasserra, Judy M2 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Marylou, I'm happy you are up and about. It might take some time to get used to your change in respiration mechanics but you'll be breathing like normal in no time. Very happy you've posted your surgical experience to allay the concerns of our members. Stay the course. Tom Maryloumoo and LouT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hi MaryLou, I'm happy to hear that you are feeling pretty well after having undergone a lobectomy. My guess is that little by little you will start to feel better, breathe better, and cough less. I'm sure it feels great to be out of the hospital. Just remember to take it slowly at first and give your body time to heal. Best, Ro Maryloumoo, LouT and Tom Galli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_M Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 My surgery is in the morning and I am super anxious! I am having robot assist and scared to death!! Hearing how well you have done gives me hope! Did you have an Exparel Block to assist with pain relief after surgery? It is injected into the wound during the procedure and lasts for up to 5 days but I read about it and the side effects scare me a lot! Not sure I am going to get any sleep tonight! Maryloumoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryloumoo Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Chris, you will do fine. My surgeon did use a nerve block but I am not sure what it’s called. I am still fairly numb around my right side and front but I can feel it’s effect is lessened over the day today. There’s still no pain! It’s sore, very sore but no pain. I have not used any pain meds since day two. Just Tylenol. it’s a major surgery but it’s very doable. I was very anxious and I asked for the ‘ I don’t care anymore’ meds pretty soon. You will get through just like me and I hope so much that you get good news! Please check in as soon as you feel able! I will be here cheering you on and sending you love! You got this! I am sure of that!! Chris_M, Tom Galli and LouT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_M Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Thank you for the words of encouragement! I am on my way to the hospital now terrified 😩 Tom Galli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Chris, Do let us know how the procedure went. I'm sorry I was not able to read this before your surgery. Stay the course. Tom LouT and Maryloumoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyMir Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Hi Chris, how have you been? Hope your surgery went well! LouT, Maryloumoo and Tom Galli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob P Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Chris_M, I had that block it was wonderful. I felt nothing when they took the drain out and by the time it wore off, I was completely out of pain. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvetteh Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 9:08 PM, Chris_M said: My surgery is in the morning and I am super anxious! I am having robot assist and scared to death!! Hearing how well you have done gives me hope! Did you have an Exparel Block to assist with pain relief after surgery? It is injected into the wound during the procedure and lasts for up to 5 days but I read about it and the side effects scare me a lot! Not sure I am going to get any sleep tonight! Hi Chris, Wondering how your surgery went for you? Yvette Tom Galli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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