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Pneumonectomy and quality of life
Before i has my pneumonectomy in November 2022 there were many fears about the loss of quality of life. I’m happy to report that I’m very happy and thankful i had the surgery. My scans have been clear. I’ve been able to walk several miles/day. I play 9 holes of golf walking 3 miles a few times/week. All in all, for a 76 year old male I’m pretty happy. The only problem i have is walking up steep hills gets me out of breath.
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That is awesome. I had a lobectomy a year ago and I too get out of breath walking up inclines. So your status sounds awesome to me.
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1 ReactionWonderful News for you! Happy for you and I’m sure your testament will be encouragement for anyone else facing a similar procedure! God Bless you!
Just what i hoped for. My biggest fear prior to this major surgery was the loss of quality of life. Frankly, it’s been minor.
@sonshine161, The unknown of losing any lung capacity is a scary thought. It's great to hear that you came through it so well. All we really want is to live our lives, doing the things that we enjoy.
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1 Reaction@sonshine161, wow, good for you! I had my upper right lung lobe removed almost 6 years ago, and I still get winded walking up steep hills. And I'm impressed that you're walking that much while playing golf. You're a rock star!
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Thanks for the compliment, but I’m no rock star. I still get winded going up hills but i do push myself. It’s my cardio vascular exercise for the week. Haha!
The keynote sealer at this year's Lungevity Hope Summit is a one longer who climbed Mt Everest.
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1 ReactionHoly Smokes!! I thought i was doing pretty well but I’m no Mountain climber.