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Pain after robotic assisted lobectomy: How long does it last?

Posted by pat3017a @pat3017a, Nov 27, 2021

I had a robotic assisted lobectomy about 5 weeks ago and still experiencing pain. Seems like there has been very little improvement in past couple of weeks although incisions look great. The pain is mostly when I am moving and at night when trying to get comfortable in bed. Just wondering how long others had pain after this type of surgery? I feel bad even asking this as so many people have went through so much more in their cancer journey than I have. I know I should feel fortunate.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | 3 days ago
In reply to @mybestdog00 "Thanks Everyone. I had a "RATS" procedure -Removal of Right upper lobe. There was a narrow..." + (show)
@mybestdog00

Thanks Everyone.
I had a "RATS" procedure -Removal of Right upper lobe. There was a narrow nodule which lit up on a PET scan, The mass was found because of a routine CT scan done after I had severe case of Pneumonia. The oncologist referred me to the surgeon who was great in his willingness to explain things and complete and clear description of the procedure. When I rode home after 2 days and nights in the hospital I felt pretty well along on recovery. But improvement slowed down considerably in the week after discharge. Now it hurts like hell. I am headed for an exam tomorrow. Some tape needs to be removed but otherwise you wouldn't notice. . .

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@mybestdog00, I hope your pain has decreased by now. Did you learn any more after your appointment? What did pathology show about the nodule? How are you feeling about the treatment/monitoring plan going forward?

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