Anxious about Lung Biopsy

Hello chocaholic28

i completely understand you & your husbands fears. Can I just reassure you ? If there are any problems post biopsy, he will be kept in hospital. It’s a worrying time but staff are amazing & accustomed to dealing with patients anxieties & fears. Good luck ! 

Many thanks for your reassurance, Indian.  It was just that I can imagine him coming over all macho while he's there. He's not generally good at expressing concerns or asking questions..

You’re very welcome, good luck to both of you ! 

Hi chocaholic28, I've had this exact procedure done on Wednesday 30th November. I completely understand your fears - being at the business end of a hospital is no one's idea of fun. All I can say is he is in the right place. It's scary, but he can do it, and he needs to do it to find out what he is dealing with. The nurses told me that they'd be worried if I wasn't anxious - it's a big deal being operated on. He's within his rights to ask for meds to help him cope - I asked my GP for diazepam to handle all the tests I've had to have and they dosed me up before my operation to keep me calm. That helped. He can expect to have patient controlled morphine after the op, and a chest drain. He can do it. It's gruelling, but it can be done. He'll be fine in a taxi afterwards, but won't be able to drive until the consultant clears him to. I wish you both the best of luck. I couldn't wait to get home, but I am recovering well. He must look after himself, eat and drink well and mobilise as soon as he can. Sending you lots of love, and let us know when he escapes from hospital. xx

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