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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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All surgery zaps energy and certainly this is no exception. I don’t live near a Mayo Clinic and I had a complication that required me to stay in the hospital several extra days. Our trip home was about 6 hours (plane and car) and I was exhausted from it. I napped or at least rested each day for several weeks, but also took walks and did social things most days. I don’t know how old you are, but I was in my mid-70s when I had my lung cancer surgery. Respect your doctors and your body and you should do well