Hi marylb- I had a segmentectomy in March of 2023 via VATS surgery. I had to stay an extra night because the chest tube was giving me some issues and I needed a little more time for my lung to get back to fully inflated. Went home with Tramadol, Lyrica and Methocarbenol. (muscle relaxer) took the Teamadol for a few days, the Lyrica for about a week or so and the Muscle relaxer for a fee days. Mostly took 800 mg ibuprofen and that worked the best for pains. You have to go slow for a few weeks. But walking will be your best friend! Just as described, you will feel a tightness like a belt around your rib cage. It’s the nerve because it gets disturbed during surgery. No lifting anything over the weight of a gallon milk jug for a gee weeks. I did not need anything else. No other forms of treatment. Scans at 6 months for two years and now I’m on a one year scan schedule. My next one is in March of 2026. Still get twinges in the nerve but nothing needing medication, but bra’s still bother me. I am 61 now. Had it done at 59. I am a smaller frame person. Wishing you all the Best and May God bless you and keep you in his care!🙏