So after seeing the surgeon on the 29th of Feb, I have now been given my date for surgery for the 6th of March, so only a short few days to go now. It will be a lobectomy using keyhole surgery, and lymp will be taken at the same time for pathology. I have been given so much information by the physio and surgeon as to what to expect and I feel reassured about it all. I would just like to ask if there are any words of wisdom and advice from others who have had this surgery, and if there's any helpful tips about post op that worked well for you ? Could you lay down in bed or better sleeping upright ? Getting dressed/undressed? Showering ? I'm about to get everything I think I will need for the hospital stay which I've been told is between 3 to 5 days, so really anything you think is a practical help would be good to hear about.
Hi Henny Penny,
What fantastic news, so pleased everything went well. You can now concentrate on building your strength up and tackling each day, and each day will be a step towards conquering this pain in the arse cancer or should I say lung. 
love the bit about the drain coming out as I felt exactly the same six weeks ago. Onwards and upwards. Take care.x
