I had it done robotically in 2016, I still have spasms where lung was removed, not by the scars, which is odd I think. When they come, they are super painful! I use to get nerve blocker shots, which hurt a lot, but work great. Need to find a new doctor who does them. I would look into pain management for the shot. I use to go 3 full months with no pain!!
Welcome @jannam. I'm glad you're here to tell us your story. I see from your bio in your profile that you had bilateral lung cancer in 2020 and metastasis were found in 2021. Are you taking a treatment break at the moment? How are you doing?
Welcome @jannam. I'm glad you're here to tell us your story. I see from your bio in your profile that you had bilateral lung cancer in 2020 and metastasis were found in 2021. Are you taking a treatment break at the moment? How are you doing?
Yes I too had the wind sucking out of me too that’s improving.
They went in through the back but I still have peripheral nerve pain on my side right where my bra is. Some days it’s more aggravated than others. I have bought so many bras post op to help relieve that. I wear the stretchy material ones. Does nothing for my appearance but hey compromise lol.
Oh wow. That’s encouraging. When I bend over it’s like a vacuum sucks the air out of me. Also I’m gasping when I stand back up. But I’ve has those cramps-spasms along the side of my chest. Terrible.
Yes I too had the wind sucking out of me too that’s improving.
They went in through the back but I still have peripheral nerve pain on my side right where my bra is. Some days it’s more aggravated than others. I have bought so many bras post op to help relieve that. I wear the stretchy material ones. Does nothing for my appearance but hey compromise lol.
My chest pain & muscle pain took longer than that to subside. When I would bend over from a seated position my muscle would contract like a Charlie horse only in the chest not leg.
Give it some more time. It’s a journey don’t lose hope.
Hugs to you.
Oh wow. That’s encouraging. When I bend over it’s like a vacuum sucks the air out of me. Also I’m gasping when I stand back up. But I’ve has those cramps-spasms along the side of my chest. Terrible.
That’s the rumor. I just don’t think I will ever fully recover. I’m pretty sure I have intercostal muscle damage. I think the nerve pain has resolved. But the muscle pain on deep breathing is only somewhat improved. I’m in month 10 post op so.. not expecting much more.
My chest pain & muscle pain took longer than that to subside. When I would bend over from a seated position my muscle would contract like a Charlie horse only in the chest not leg.
Give it some more time. It’s a journey don’t lose hope.
Hugs to you.
That’s the rumor. I just don’t think I will ever fully recover. I’m pretty sure I have intercostal muscle damage. I think the nerve pain has resolved. But the muscle pain on deep breathing is only somewhat improved. I’m in month 10 post op so.. not expecting much more.
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I had it done robotically in 2016, I still have spasms where lung was removed, not by the scars, which is odd I think. When they come, they are super painful! I use to get nerve blocker shots, which hurt a lot, but work great. Need to find a new doctor who does them. I would look into pain management for the shot. I use to go 3 full months with no pain!!
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1 ReactionYes, I have been on a treatment break for a year and a half with no progression!
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1 ReactionYes, my nerve pain is severe also. What are you taking for pain management?
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1 ReactionWelcome @jannam. I'm glad you're here to tell us your story. I see from your bio in your profile that you had bilateral lung cancer in 2020 and metastasis were found in 2021. Are you taking a treatment break at the moment? How are you doing?
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1 ReactionYea me too. I may never go back to normal Bras.
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2 ReactionsYes I too had the wind sucking out of me too that’s improving.
They went in through the back but I still have peripheral nerve pain on my side right where my bra is. Some days it’s more aggravated than others. I have bought so many bras post op to help relieve that. I wear the stretchy material ones. Does nothing for my appearance but hey compromise lol.
Oh wow. That’s encouraging. When I bend over it’s like a vacuum sucks the air out of me. Also I’m gasping when I stand back up. But I’ve has those cramps-spasms along the side of my chest. Terrible.
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My chest pain & muscle pain took longer than that to subside. When I would bend over from a seated position my muscle would contract like a Charlie horse only in the chest not leg.
Give it some more time. It’s a journey don’t lose hope.
Hugs to you.
That’s the rumor. I just don’t think I will ever fully recover. I’m pretty sure I have intercostal muscle damage. I think the nerve pain has resolved. But the muscle pain on deep breathing is only somewhat improved. I’m in month 10 post op so.. not expecting much more.