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How was your pain after a lobectomy?

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@mcl2025

Hello I had a left lower lung lobectomy in March of this year. I was very uncomfortable in the hospital with the chest tube but once it was taken out I had a lot less pain and mobility. Once I was home it was so much better. I agree try to set yourself up well in bed. I kept everything I was going to need on the right side of my bed to avoid moving around too much. Do take your pain medication on time. I am 7 weeks out from my surgery and while I’m not back to normal each week I see an improvement and walking has helped a lot. I hope everything goes well for you. Just one thing I would like to add be your own advocate if you are in pain or uncomfortable speak up. This was my second major surgery as I had colon cancer as well and a colon resection in January so I think my recovery may be taking a little longer. Try not to think about it or worry, doesn’t change anything and in the end it’s all ok and life goes on. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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@mcl2025, welcome. Thanks for sharing this great advice!
Two separate cancers, both with surgery? You've had a rough year. Hopefully you are back on the road to recovery. I've had both lung and breast cancer, but they were found years apart. Did you find one of the cancers while treating the other? Did you have symptoms from either?