Hi
Found out yesterday that I have a tumour on my right lung and it needs to be removed. Going to have keyhole surgery very soon. Would be grateful to hear from anyone on this group who has had this kind of surgery? Would like to know more about the realistic recovery times? I have just got over two surgeries on my neck for desmoplastic melanoma and doctor underestimated the recovery time and pain level. I think patients who have been through are probably a better source of info!!
Thanks
M
Hi Mb19700, I had a lobectomy right lower lobe, Oct 2018. keyhole surgery , all went well 3 nights in hospital no pain , recovery was gradual do nothing first week then a little walk on flat outside second week, and build up a little at a time takes about 5 weeks. I had to have some chemo after, that a another story. best of luck Ellen.
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