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Adenocarcinoma Robotic RLL Lobectomy: Does age affect outcome?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 25, 2023 | Replies (76)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for the encouragement Franke! I did see a pulmonologist when I was back in the hospital Monday, I've never had one yet which i find odd. He was super nice and helpful...I may keep him 🙂. It seems when I can't get my breath I go into a panic and it just multiplies. When I was in the hospital both times they gave me zanex which seemed to somewhat keep me from freaking out but it also made me sleepy sooo.I feel amazing other than this one problem, never really had pain just soreness. This shortness or breath or air hunger is really hampering my ability to exercise and try to get back to a bit of normalcy.
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Greetings everyone- My doctor gave me Lyrica for the nerve pain. I asked about Gabapentin but she said it takes about 3 weeks before it even really kicks in. Most use Lyrica because it’s immediate. If you are having bad nerve pain, you should ask your Dr. about switching you to it. I had my VATS March 24th, (11 weeks ago),LUL segmentectomy and a small wedge resection by the Lingula. I am doing and feeling wonderful. Walking about 2-3 miles a day now back to work full time and yesterday planted my rose bushes, and vegetable plants. Please don’t take this as bragging, just trying to let you know that you will get stronger and the pain will subside into the “weird” feeling, and eventually that will go away too. I did use the inspirometer for awhile after my surgery, at home while watching tv or just sitting outside in the sunshine. It helps exercise your lungs and make them stronger. Wishing you ALL the BEST! Think POSITIVE and WALK, WALK, WALK!
Cindy