I'll be 70 soon and I had VAT upper right lobectomy in 2019 and VAT wedge resection on lower left in November 2021. I'd think VAT recovery is similar to Robotic surgery but that would be a doctor question. For me, the lobectomy was more painful. I think most of the pain getting up was related to the incisions It was very painful and for awhile, couldn't get out of bed. It was slow recovery but day by day there was improvement. By 6 to 8 weeks I felt pretty normal or I should say "new normal" A mild cough lasted a few months but gradually improved. Even though it was 2019, I still have a bit of discomfort or tightness on the right side when I take in a deep breath and the skin is still a bit "tingly" near one of the incisions.
Through the recovery time and after I had shortness of breath. Going up the stairs would get me winded. Later in 2020 Cardiology and lung function testing indicated I was out of shape. I had blamed it on the surgery but I should have exercised more. I took it too easy through that Minnesota winter and then 2020 covid isolation started and did not exercise.
I hope you are improving. Let us know how you're doing. Thanks