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Questions I should ask before surgery for Lung NETs?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jan 2 9:21pm | Replies (19)
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@jessicamc

Thanks for the suggestions. I prefer not having someone at night. I don’t think I would rest having a caregiver (stranger) overnights. I dread the tubes, sounds uncomfortable. I do have an adjustable bed & a body pillow. I have a built in seat in my shower and grab bars. My 95 year old mom lived with me and I put several safety features installed for her. Now I will probably rely on them. I have the Alexa emergency service subscription too so I could call for help if needed.

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vic83 | @vic83 | Jan 2 8:10am

One thing to ask is about the coughing and breathing exercises you must do after surgery. That is very important. You want to cough up any yuck in your lungs. They gave me a pillow to hold against me and cough. It didn't hurt unless I coughed, and the meds are to help you cough without so much pain. Ask about frequency of breathing exercise, and how much to walk each day!
I never even noticed my drainage tube either of my two VAT surgeries. They removed it next day and didn't really feel anything. Hope it goes the same for you.
Once home I did not take the oxycodone they gave me, just some Tylenol. They gave me something to cover the bandage with so I could shower.

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