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Pain after robotic assisted lobectomy: How long does it last?

Posted by pat3017a @pat3017a, Nov 27, 2021

I had a robotic assisted lobectomy about 5 weeks ago and still experiencing pain. Seems like there has been very little improvement in past couple of weeks although incisions look great. The pain is mostly when I am moving and at night when trying to get comfortable in bed. Just wondering how long others had pain after this type of surgery? I feel bad even asking this as so many people have went through so much more in their cancer journey than I have. I know I should feel fortunate.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Feb 10 12:04pm
In reply to @allstaff "I am on my 8th week after and just now turning the corner. Last night was..." + (show)
@allstaff

I am on my 8th week after and just now turning the corner. Last night was the first night I slept in bed but still can't sleep on surgery side. Doc said 6-8 week recovery. I'm still adjusting

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@allstaff, That's great news. Sometimes we need to celebrate those baby steps, like sleeping in your own bed!

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allstaff | @allstaff | Feb 10 12:09pm
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@allstaff, That's great news. Sometimes we need to celebrate those baby steps, like sleeping in your own bed!

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Ahhh thank you it's the best !

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