I am going for 3 and half years after my double lobectomy and I also used to ask the question, "when does it get better"? My Dr said that it should feel and get better (fully heal) within 2 years, BUT to be honest you just have to learn to live with the discomfort. Every day is different. Pain gets better but the discomfort will always be there. All we can do is be grateful that we got another chance at life and make the best of the situation. I know it sounds harsh, but that is all we can do. Be positive and believe that you will eventually feel better. Here I am doing gym and doing a lot of other activities and must say that I only started feeling better once I started being active again, like cooking, cleaning, driving (using the muscles). Just breath and believe. 😉