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Newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Never smoked. In shock....

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 3, 2022 | Replies (78)
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@aksinspringfield

Good morning
Im still in a lot of pain from lobectomy surgery last monday:-( seems to getting worse, not better.
Every time i breath in its like knives in my shoulder area. Im working deep breathing but most of the time very shallow.

We bought an abdominal wrap, which helps some
Anyone have suggestions or insight as to how long yhe paon will last?

Thank you

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jun 11, 2022

Lung surgery is tough and you have to rest and really take it easy. I'm not sure an abdominal wrap is safe because like a chest wrap it could cause restriction in breathing. I made a suggestion in another post before I saw this.

Amy, you are just out of surgery! A lot of people are very surprised by how much it takes out of you. Not only has your chest been invaded but you've had a lot of strong medications that you aren't used to.

Do you have pain medication?

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