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Bullectomy?

Posted by capnjack @capnjack, Dec 14, 2025

I'm thinking that I'm a possible candidate for a bullectomy (lower lobes are "black holes"), although some of my reading indicates that I'm "too old". Any insight or experiences would be welcome.

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dnsubs11 | @dnsubs11 | Jan 29 11:17am

Thanks for sharing? I've been researching trying to get more info about bullectomy and how to know if you are a candidate for it. Just recently diagnosed and the pulmonogist explained it as a blister on the lung but won't remove unless it gets really big. Have you had this a while?

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capnjack | @capnjack | Jan 29 12:10pm
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Thanks for sharing? I've been researching trying to get more info about bullectomy and how to know if you are a candidate for it. Just recently diagnosed and the pulmonogist explained it as a blister on the lung but won't remove unless it gets really big. Have you had this a while?

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@dnsubs11 I've had emphysema for years. Quit smoking on 12/15/20 after several "temporary" quits, this time was (is) the last time. Pulmonologist showed me x-rays that appeared to show what I now understand to be bullae in my lower lungs. I have a regular periodic appointment with him on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and I will ask him if I'm a candidate for this. I'm hoping to find a surgeon that will do this with a local anaesthesia, minimize hospital stay, and get back on my feet pretty quickly. I'll post the results of my appointment.

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