Post op

Hi Labrador11. I did suffer with pain under my bust for a long time, and couldn’t stand to wear anything that pressed on the area. I didn’t suffer from nausea though. However, I do now manage all clothes, but find sitting down in the evenings feels uncomfortable so I put on my lovely PJ’s. I am virtually 15 months from the operation. I think if I was you, I’d phone the Upper GI Nurse at the hospital, just to check. They might be able to suggest something. It’s worth a phone call. Hope things improve. Julie

Hi Labrador11

I am afraid that tightness can hang around for a long time. Forgive me if I am telling you something you already know but as I had it explained to me, it's the rib spreader used in your back area when your lung was deflated that apparently causes this nerve damage around the front of the rib cage. Everybody who goes through this op. seems to be left with this but eventually the discomfort should/will fade. The nausea I am not familiar with but it sounds like something you should perhaps seek medical advice for from your MDT as they should be able to help you with that. I hope things improve for you. 

Thank you the consultant did tell me it was nerve damage and it can take up to two years to heal. Was just feeling sorry for myself 

i am only just under 3 weeks since op on 8th jan, and god the soreness under my remaining boob where the scar runs christ, never heard the rib spreader!, cant seem to get comfortable, sitting or sleeping,  back to the surgeon tomorrow, its a face to face so hopefully he will check his handy work, christ this recovery is another level, but we take what we can thats offered, praying chemo not needed but if it is, another extra path added to this journey

jules

Hi Labrador 1.

I was feeling very bad for a few months after the surgery. Acid attack, coughing that sticky gunk. Let's not mention the constant exhaustion.

Recently, a year or so after the surgery, I can feel discomfort in an area in my throat, where the suture is. I suppose this is tightening? It's a bit painful 

Chest: I had that for a long time after the surgery. You ribs need to heal. It hurt when coughing, breathing, and sometimes for no reason. 

It is much better now. 

Cheers

SeaSurf 

It is a long recovery.  Don't think I will ever be like I was before the op 

My throat is uncomfortable.  I never heard of a suture in the throat 

think we can all say a big hell yeah to that, surgeon explained the wierd sensations in my chest that were freaking me out, ribs tied together, lung re inflating, holy whotsit, really grateful to have had the op but the recovery, although every one who had it said its awful (playing that down) it another level.  feel so rough and i know i am only 3 weeks post op.  still cant get my head around grown up food so sofa and a read of all the blurb this afternoon.  honestly dont know where to start.

proper put me on my ass!! jules