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I had robotic assisted upper right lung surgery back in May 2025 and I’m still suffering with chest tightness like a bra band a zillion times too tight or like being squeezed so tight it makes breathing somewhat difficult along with numbness under my right breast, poking and or knotted sensation in upper part of my ribs on both sides and feeling like a bulge in my stomach. I feel if I keep contorting my body to try to move the tightness and/or knot down (like adjusting your bra only mot wearing one) to get more comfortable but it doesn’t always work. Possible causes like acid reflux and gallbladder issues have been ruled out. There seems to be no consensus from doctors on whether this is a muscle or nerve damage issue and I’m left frustrated dealing with this very uncomfortable and sometimes painful situation on a daily basis. Although I’ve had several different test, the medical profession has basically just passed me on from one doctor to the other but no real advocate to help me to understand what this is and/or offer treatment options. I was on gabapentin for seven months and was told to stop taking it since it was no longer beneficial. I was referred to Physical Therapy who stated they didn’t know how to treat my symptoms. I’m finally being referred for a fluoroscopy and to see a Physiatrist but wondering if anyone else has gone through this experience.

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@betty2025 eight years ago I had my upper left lung removed. The tightness will get better. It takes a long time. I work out six days a week and I find that helps it a lot. Try to stay active. I think that will help it a little bit. I hope it gets better real soon for you.

@betty2025 , Oh this sounds miserable. It certainly sounds like you've been advocating for yourself and working your way through the medical system. Hopefully the Physiatrist can help. Have you been seen by a pain medicine specialist?