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Tighness and pressure post robotic lobectomy: Will this pass?

Posted by yelenab @yelenab, Feb 11 4:57pm

I am 11 weeks post upper left lobe removal (lobectomy). Cancer free and very grateful. I would like to know if anyone else experienced tightness and pressure (constant) below breast area . I am not taking any meds, walking and doing light weights but the discomfort is always there. Heat and lying down makes it better. Dr, surgeon and physio are saying its normal and will pass. Anyone had that experience. Just needing a bit of reassurance. Thanks.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | May 6 6:59pm
In reply to @cameron02492 "I had my surgery on March 17. I went home with a new chest tube (#2)..." + (show)
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I had my surgery on March 17. I went home with a new chest tube (#2) in place on 3/22 and had it in til I was readmitted with a bowel obstruction for another 5 days. I know the end result is great but I don't think I could do this again in if it came back.

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@cameron02492 , I’m glad you are doing better now. I’m a strong advocate for people making their own decisions about treatment, even when that means holding off. Hoping that you don’t have to face that decision.

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