lower right lobectomy in Sept

i had a lower right lung robotic lobectomy on Sept 17, 2025, honestly surgery was unnoticed i was knocked out until the point of them busting my lip while inserting a metal thing into my airway not enough anesthesia i guess, but definitely knew i was awake and woke up after surgery with a busted lip. in any case surgery successful (whatever that means) robotic incisions small with no complications, however drain tubes (2) under my rib into my side caused extreme pain and discomfort while in the hospital, (1) tube removed next day, okay (2) tube remained for another 3 days till just before i was release. the 2nd tube caused extreme pain to my upper right chest and shoulder. My surgeon assured me that once he removed the tube it woud immediately go away. He was absolutely right. i felt instant relief and after he put in the stitches i was ready to go home. side note i was pleasantly surprised to be able eat and drink, without restrictions immediately. Pain in hospital was managed by a push button drip (fentinal) which i was not too thrilled about, but was definitely necessary up until the 2nd tube was removed. i also was given Tylenol and after day 2 my push button was lowered and oxytocin was introduced ( i was told that it was in order to ween me off the fentenal in preparation to leave the hospital with oral medication. key note just because you want to and think you can don't you will regret it. leaving the hospital could come soon enough and of course as the keeper of the house and a multigeneration household, i immediately began my daily routine of cooking, cleaning, loads of laundry i even washed the dog. i felt fine great even like no problem, no meds needed. breathing with the persistence of the staff at Pali Momi in Hawaii who were by the awesome, but persistent, and my breathing maching, suck in not blow out, harder than you think it is and walking, bowel movements all came with ease. but again too much too soon, next morning after a restless sleep i think it was the lack of pain and sleep meds that i figured i didnt need, but fortunately i had order a post surgery pillow in anticipation so getting in and out of bed was good. but still up till this point manageable. no problem made dinner plans and went to an art gallery, life is great, this lung thing, not a problem. friend of relative had same exact surgery 1 week before differnt surgeon different hospital, almost 2 weeks still in severe pain, bed ridden. My response I'm good, the difference must be my great surgeon and staff. spoke too soon, next morning indescribable shooting pains, stomach from belly button across to my right side sensative and painful to the touch on the surface?? robotic incisions good surgical tape doing great, stitches from drain tubes, started to look red and angry as my family would say. Flu like symptoms chills, body aches, melancholy, lethargic. that last for 2 days unable to get out of bed. still breathing fine, no pain inhaling or exhaling continued to use breathing mechanisms. 10 days returned to doc for removal of stitches which was painless, however the sensations, the numbness of my stomach and side, the shooting pains, i was told was normal and would subside. Also, lungs have fully expanded and are at full capasity. awesome. Its been 45 days numbness across my stomach continues, pcp explained that possible nerve damage occurred due to the surgery and that eventually that would go away too, lets hope. At my surgical follow up i was confused at the referral to an oncologist, since it was explained to me that i was stage 1, with a 95 percent chance of full recovery in my favor, no chemo necessary, no radiation prior, and other than the cancer i was a healthy female that as long as the surgery went without complications and along with my lower right lung, they would remove lymph nodes to insure that there was no spreading. I was due only for annual testing for 5 years before they could close me off the books as "cured". maybe its a precaution to stay ahead, with medical care being so difficult to receive and even more to pay for. but all that to say the anticipation and anxiety i thought was a non-issue after a "successful " surgery is still looming for yet another doctors visit and more testing. Im confident that all will be well but the year ive had has been to say the least a wild ride, and i survived the baby boomer parents, the 80's and 55 years of damn i never thought i be around this long. I am truly blessed, not complaining, definitely went on a long winded history of my life this last year, but my take away and message to all looking at the beginning and are worried to say the least. Cancer is not a bad word, dont take it on by yourself, i told my family and friends however i choose not to tell anyone until i had definate diagnosis and treatment plan, i also didnt tell my 2 youngest as kids have enough stress in todays world. stayed positive and take it day by day, dont let your mind and worries get to you also stay off the internet. your not your doctor and things you read on the internet while googling just get you anxious. they are generalizing cases and treatments no two people are the same. wait for your doctor to give you diagnosis, answers and treatment senerios. avoid sleepless nites worrying about what if. and again after surgery if thats your treatment plan, rest, relax, let your body heal even if you think you, dont, your mind is deceiving and your body will suffer. good luck to all and most important live your life to the fullest. with my medical set backs came a year of excitement, fulfillment and a new look on how, what, who and where i will spend my life, happy and full, no matter what lies ahead. i lived...no regrets and had a blast