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Adenocarcinoma Robotic RLL Lobectomy: Does age affect outcome?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 25, 2023 | Replies (76)Comment receiving replies
Hello, I'm 66, just had a bronchoscopy with biopsy; couldn't get much tissue bc of location. Thoracic surgeon recc upper left lobectomy (was hoping for a resection). Haven't see oncologist yet. Says I'll lose 15% of my capacity but as of now lung function is fine. I have other nodules but not growing. Feel like a load of bricks have hit me. Wondering how long it will take to recoup after reading this bc Dr said I could prob go home after 1-2 days and should do fine.
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I was in the hospital 3 days including day of surgery. They usually last around 5-6 hours plus all the prep and recovery time. Healing and recovery time depends on the person. Your health before surgery, mobility before surgery, weight, etc. I had my surgery on A Friday left the hospital on Sunday (stayed at a motel close to the hospital that night and then went home Monday morning. I’m now at 8 1/2 weeks post op and feel fine. Still get a twinge under left top rib and a weird feeling in the muscle there but not pain. Walk every day! Walking and moving will be the BEST thing you can do. I have an adjustable bed and that was a big plus! I raised the head so I could just turn to get out of bed. Otherwise get lots of pillows! You have to move slow at first until you figure out your limits. I was afraid I was going to be bed ridden and all kinds of bad pain, etc. Was NOT the case. I also used an inspirometer before my surgery and walked a lot to increase my lung function and kept them exercised. Good luck! Cindy