Hi Thank you. I had a segmentectomy of Upper left lung. I am fine now. I am not disabled at all from the surgery or otherwise, Thank Jesus!
I do still get a nerve pain where my bra band rides on my incisions, but nothing I can’t tolerate or need any kind of pain reliever for. I was walking in the hospital as soon as they would let me out of the bed. It’s SO IMPORTANT to walk as much as you can. I can walk 5 mikes or more a day I can even jog (not interested in that really but I have done it) I go up and down the stair case in my house at least 6 times a day and I garden, bike ride, etc. After I got home from the hospital I was a little tired and by doctor’s orders not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for a couple weeks. (I also had breast implants removed during the same surgery so I was under the knife for about 5 hours). I am 61 now and I feel great. I hope this helps. I know the before is scary and not having a plan going yet, but during this time, if at all possible, walk as much as you can. Do slow stretching, breathing exercises, etc. If you do that beforehand it will help in your healing journey afterward. It will be habit by then and easier to get back to.🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏