@peeps69 Yes, my procedure was at Mayo in Phoenix. It took a little while because the first 8 weeks I was told not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk and not to twist or bend my body. I was walking in the hospital the day after surgery. Chest tube, catheter and IV’s still in. Had surgery about 7 am and was supposed to be out the next day but my lung wasn’t cooperating with staying fully inflated so had to stay an extra night. Walked all the next day until they let me out. Got home and rested but still walked around inside the house for a couple days then walked outside around my driveway. Lots of naps! A couple days leter ventured up the driveway and up the block. Both are steep inclines. Next day went about a mile, very slowly. Walked with my husband, never alone outside. Breathing was normal. I knew when I did too much because I would get some pains. At my check up I made my husband take the stairs so I could keep exercising my body and lungs. I want to say after a few months I felt pretty normal, but was still careful with lifting and turning my body. Laying down and getting up out of bed are difficult so you’ll want a wedge so you’re not flat, get a small lap or throw pillow or stuffed animal to hold against you when you need to cough or sneeze! I pray that you will heal quickly! I am going to be 62 next week, I was 58 when I had my surgery. 3 years good so far!