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Lung Health | Last Active: Nov 20 5:32pm | Replies (341)
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Nancy, there is a procedure called EMG, electromyology to check the phrenic nerve. I think they kind of stimulate the nerve some how to see if the diaphragm starts working. I'm not sure the Mayo Clinic does this. Banner Medical in Phoenix does and I almost went there but then there was some screw up with my medical insurance and billing. There is also a physical therapy procedure called Facial release. Has something to do with this tissue in our bodies that holds everything in place. Is there some type of physical activity you could start doing to help with lung capacity? From what I've read about plication it would not be for me. You have a good one, John
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@giller198 Hi John, The fact I'm so indecisive about having this surgery means to me it isn't right right now. I'm usually pretty decisive. The first question I asked the thoracic surgeon was "Is this life-threatening?" He said "no" people manage to live with it and make life-style adjustments when needed...or something like that. I'm working on building up my stamina and lung strength. I'll let you know in a few weeks if anything changes. Thanks very much for your support. It sounds as though you have learned how to adjust and live well with this condition, which encourages me I will be able to do the same if I work on those two issues. I do think I'll visit a gastroenterologist (spelling?) to see if there might be problems with my out-of-place stomach down the road if I don't do the plication procedure. Happy spring. Nancy