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@nannybb Thanks for reply. Since posting I have been taking Ibuprofen which has helped quite lot with pain. Odd thing is it does not cause a lot of problems when I sleep. At week 5 I did do some hoovering which I think aggravated nerves muscles. I am 75 and I think it is too much too soon. Coming up to week 8 and feeling less pain. However I do have anxiety which may aggravate how I feel. Have been told this could pain for 3 to 6 months re right lower lobectomy which takes longer to heal as it is the biggest lobe of both lungs. Have not been breathless. Have just hoovered again and exhausted moderate pain after. Walking isn’t moving so many muscles. I have been told I am pushing too hard and body will heal in its own time. I am impatient and bored
Wish you recovery

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@ruthiepeg2 I do have anxiety at times as well. I have been taking pretty high doses of Tylenol as per my doctors advise. I know when 6 hours are up and it is time for more. I refused narcotics. I also find walking to be beneficial and causing less pain. Your explaination of why, made perfect sense....using less muscles. I was wondering what you mean by the term "hoovering." Could you explain please?