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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 14 3:02pm | Replies (9325)Comment receiving replies
@angiejohnson My Pulmonologist and myID doctors are suggesting lobectomy also. This is my second MAC infection and bronchiectasis is getting worse. How long did you stay in the hospital? Did they place a chest tube after surgery? I am scared to have the surgery, but I think It makes sense to get it done. If brochiectasis is getting worse, it might affect my entire right lung if I keep getting infections. Don’t know what to do. I always pray that God will lead me to the right decision.
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@angiejohnson I am praying to God also to help us all. Help us to be strong and bear the journey he gave us, help us to heal and not loose faith in him.
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@jasmine321 I don’t know if this is my second, or if the first never really went away. I was diagnosed, treated for 2.5 years, then “clear” for 6 yrs. My right middle lobe was filled with infection and bronchiectasis. I was scared also. They usually have the chest tube in for a day after surgery. It’s uncomfortable- probably worse than the incisions, but tolerable with pain meds and muscle relaxers. I should have gone home after 2 nights. Unfortunately when the PA pulled my chest tube, air leaked under my skin and I got subcutaneous emphasema, or crepitus. They had to put a chest tube back in to suction out the air. That caused me to be hospitalized 3 extra nights. I just had to stay positive and keep telling myself this will be over soon. You can do this!