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First ID appt today after lung resection

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 6 3:00pm | Replies (11)
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@pweg

Sorry you’re still struggling with infection of any type. Glad to hear your nodule shrunk considerably! my nodule was 2.9 cm x 2.5 cm. They took out the top portion of my upper right lobe and I have a titanium zipper in there now.

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Rick | @rstel7272 | Jan 5 7:53pm

At least the rest of my body is very sound. My ID Dr at NJH wanted me to take 6 weeks of Amikacin IV before the RUL removal. That was a one of the sticky points as I do not tolerate Amikacin well not do I currently have MAC. I have a 2x3 cm cavity that has now trapped aspergillus. I am glad your surgery was successful. Take Care, Rick

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jeffsmock | @jeffsmock | Jan 6 7:36am

I have never heard of a titanium zipper ,where is it located. I had the upper two lobes removed out of my right lung. They went in though my back. About a 7 inch scar it feels like a zipper or something with wire in it. Of course it's not but I said it feels like a zipper or something.

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