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Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?
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@jill7517, I added your question to this existing discussion where @allstaff asked a similar question:
- Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-after-lobectomy-2-mos-post-surgery/
In this discussion you'll also meet members like @pb50 @vic83 @aprilradek and more, who may have some helpful tips for those early weeks.
Jill, five weeks is still relatively recent in surgical terms. Did your surgeon give you any tips to help reduce the swelling?
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Hi Jill..I do understand your frustration. My pain really didn't subside until about 8 weeks, but remember it's going to take awhile before your healed. My biggest problem was lack of patience! Once I was assured that nothing had gone wrong with the surgery (that was my worry) everything seemed to get better. I did start meditation , calm for anxiety and it really helped. It's free on you tube. I'm happy to say I'm now 5 mos out from surgery. I can walk a mile and back to lady putters. I will keep you in my prayers.