Lobectomy on Dec 12 and someone gave me bad story about surgeon HELP!

@ silvergirl29- Good morning- I'm with @lls8000 in being nervous prior to a serious operation. I have a long history of lung cancer, and I'm a basket case before each procedure. It would be abnormal if you weren't.

I have one piece of advice for you. Do not listen to anyone who has a horror story. If you sense one coming on, be impolite and stop them in their tracks. You don't need to listen to any of it. And the person who told you wasn't in the OR, so I'm sure some information is missing. If you need more answers, then ask your doctor today! You have only a few days left for more answers from your doctor.

Surgeons are a lofty bunch and many lack bedside personalities. When I first met my surgeon I hated him. He had no personality at all. He was my surgeon for 26 years and became one of most favorite people and a friend.

Your doctor's personality won't be operating on you, his education, skill set, and experience will be. If you are confident in him, then you have your answer. If you are uncertain, then you know what to do.

That is a stressful situation. Have you shared this with your GP?

First off I would not pay attention to what you read about on google about the rib or to someone who knew someone who had a bad experience because you will always find someone who had a bad experience regardless of the hospital or medical care.

As far as the doctor is concerned you should follow your gut. And, if this is your doctor you appear to be in good hands.

Amen. My surgeon is not there to be my best friend...I am looking for training and experience and success rates. And when a surgeon does more complex procedures, it is also to be considered that those are the riskier ones so not to compare to one that does only easy stuff.
I recall the surgeon who did my ear device implant....people did not like him, he is the engineering type, of few words, but I actually liked him. That is....judge people on what they are supposed to be judged on and not silly irrelevant stuff.

Exactly

Wow! I’m so sorry that you’re going through these very difficult choices at a time when you need confidence in your surgeons.

First, insist on a biopsy. That’s how they can tell what mutations you have. It will help with a treatment plan.

Second, you have to have absolute confidence in your surgeons. If it were me, I’d keep looking.

Best of luck to you.

I’m sorry you are having doubts right before your surgery.
I had my lower right lobe removed on Nov. 21.
It was done with DaVinci at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
I was diagnosed with colon cancer in January 2023. They found two carcinoids on my lung. I had a biopsy which determined they were typical carcinoids.
They had nothing to do with my colon cancer…simply found inadvertently while doing CT for colon cancer.
I even had a PET scan for further diagnosis.
The fact that they were in the upper portion of my lung…meant I had to have the entire right lower lobe removed.
I have a wonderful team of doctors at Emory.
I had all of this testing before my colon surgery.
I had my right colon removed on March 30. I then had one round of chemo because 2 lymph nodes were positive.
That surgery was also done with DaVinci.
We waited until now to do the lung surgery.. however I had two scans in between to make sure they were not growing.
Typical carcinoids do not spread, but they do grow in place.
My colon surgeon referred me to the lung surgeon.
The lung surgery is difficult. Much more than colon surgery.
I was only in the hospital 2 nights. I had two chest tubes. Once both were removed I could go home. The recovery is slow and painful. Doc says muscles and nerves are trying to recover.
I saw him for a 2 week follow up last Thursday.. all is well.
Pathology report confirms two malignant carcinoids.
I am beginning to feel more like myself. Doc says 2-3 months full recovery.
I am 72 years old.
Having confidence in your surgeon is very important.
This is a difficult surgery and your surgeon will be involved with you for a long time moving forward.
I really don’t have any good advice.. go with your gut!
Has he explained the surgery to you?
What to expect?

Exactly, I'm not auditioning potential dates or trying to make friends! I have brothers that are chefs and an ex husband as well as have been around master tattoo artists and know that those who are masters at their craft can be unbearable , in fact it is almost the majority 🙂

Actually wound up talking to my oncology/surgery nurse friend who worked with all involved , my surgeon did her partners surgery and yes he is an arrogant ass but a great surgeon!

I have already had a biopsy and was referred to my surgeon!