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Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: May 29 1:58pm | Replies (139)Comment receiving replies
I had a lower right wedge resection in June 2023. It was on the anterior section. Only removed 2% of my long as there was no cancer, but I am still having pain, especially when I get sick. All 6 incisions have all healed but the outside will still come will become really warm and my insides feel like there’s a water balloon in there. To make what matters worse I’ve just started having some really frequent heart complications and I’m actually going to see an electrophysiologist cardiologist today because it it’s such a high burden. I’m not sure if this is related to the lung survey, but I’ve never had these in my life before. I just wish the surgeons have been completely transparent about all of the post long-term complications. I don’t think it heals quickly at all—and I feel like there are some other serious complications that should be presented to you prior to surgery. It is comforting to know that I’m not the only one though.
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My right lower lung wedge resection was in August of '22, so about 20 months ago.
This followed sigmoid colon resection surgery by only 7 weeks.
My lung cancer was colon metastasized.
I was very aware that pain following lung surgery was far more severe than that of the colon surgery. I was thinking that there really was no comparison even though neither is a piece of cake.
So while still recovering in the hospital, you are getting some serious pain meds by drip. Then you go home and are really on your own with maybe some hydracodone.
I have gotten along extremely well after both surgeries with the exception of diarrhea for 12 months.
I basically avoided exercise, activity, lifting, you name it.
My recovery centered on lying on my sofa, and sleeping as much as possible. Nothing strenuous whatsoever!
By camping out in the living room, I was close to the refrigerator and bathroom. That's all I needed.
No pain experienced after a couple months. Shortness of breath for a year or so, but manageable.
So many people speak of hurrying to get back to normal and in turn, rushing their recovery. Not me.
I live alone.
There is much to say for peace and quiet while recovering.
I can dance again.
Best wishes to everyone ❤️!
PAUL
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I’m so very sorry you’re going through all this. I hope we all get better and pain-free.