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Groundglass opacities within the lungs what does it mean?
Lung Health | Last Active: Jun 5, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@donnab213
I just found out that one of my ground glass nodules needs a biopsy. Most likely robotic. What was your experience from this procedure?
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@astaingegerdm
I had three nodules to biopsy and some surrounding lymph nodes so I was under for about 3 hours. My pulmonologist was very open with me and options discussed. The care that I received from the medical staff was wonderful.
It was a same day procedure so after a few hours in recovery I was allowed to go home. Other than being a bit groggy I felt fine.
I did have some post procedure issues and was given antibiotics. I developed pneumonia a few weeks after but with additional antibiotics and taking it easy for a few days I was fine. That can all be somewhat common after this procedure. Everyone is different though!
It was all worth it to know everything was benign. I have a followup CT and PFT in a few weeks and that will be my baseline moving forward for my doctor.
I am totally comfortable with my pulmonologist and like that he listens and engages in conversation to answer my questions. For this alone I am grateful.
Sorry for the long winded answer but hope it helped.
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I had the CT Scan 2 weeks ago and the Dr. who viewed the CT Scan said that I must have been moving around a lot. I didn't move at all. I have asked for a second opinion. I have been coughing non stop since Nov of 22. I have an appt to have a Pulmonary function test done. I hope to find out soon after if I need to worry.