Hi. I went through lung resection with 8 lymph nodes removed from my side. This was done with VATS. Im 64 y/o and I'm 3 wks postop. It has been traumatic for me, mostly because I'm a very active, busy person and resting, especially in the spring, is difficult. The surgery was straight forward. I was up and walking that day. I was inpatient for 2 days, until the chest tube stopped draining. After chest tube removal, I went home. The pain wasn't too bad, took pain med for a few days, then tylenol. The nodule did turn out to be cancer, but they got clean margins and all 8 lymph nodes were clear as well. I have several incisions along my side and back from lymph nodes. The chest tube was inserted under my breat and honestly, that is the most painful area. It's been difficult to get comfortable to sleep which is getting better now. The only really tough part is the nerve pain. For me none of the mods to address it are working. Anyway, it's good to share my experience!