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Pain after robotic assisted lobectomy: How long does it last?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 10 12:09pm | Replies (92)
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I quit the opioids almost immediately as it made me throw up and groggy. The nurses thought I should continue to take them to 'stay ahead of the pain'. I told me I could endure the pain easier than how I felt after taking the opioids. My surgery was on left lower lung. I was up and walking very soon - the next day. Moving is extremely important. I had a nerve pain for several months but it was OK with Tylenol (I can't take ibuprofen). And the nerve pain gradually dissipated.

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cmcguire10 | @cmcguire10 | Mar 9, 2023

Thank you! I had a bi level neck fusion surgery in 2016 and stopped taking meds a couple days after getting home, so I’m hoping this will be about the same. Took 800 mg ibuprofen and was good with that. Yes still had nerve pain if I turned wrong or hit a bump when driving and had to wear the neck brace for about 3-4 months, including sleeping in it, so that is what I’m comparing this lung surgery to. I already planned on walking as soon as they let me. I KNOW that is always the best way to get healing. I’ve heard people are tired for weeks (exhausted) and I’m hoping that’s not the case. I’m always busy at home, like I don’t sit down, I know I will have to slow way down and not do some things for a while I’m just hoping it’s not a long drawn out process.

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