It has been a very dizzy few weeks, i have been told i have lung cancer, many tumours in both lungs, going for a biopsy next week, still trying to process all this, have spoken to my surgeon,
and she has explained they are going to remove the largest three tumours, I am having key hole surgery, which was a surprise to me as i imagined a very large scar , having read a few of your answers to other peoples worries, it has brought a small amount of hope. well one bridge at a time.
Welcome to the group mini 1 but sorry you find yourself here.
It is so scary when you are told you have cancer, here you will find people who know exactly what that feels like.
I haven’t had surgery by key hole so I can’t comment on that, but I am sure there will be someone along soon to share their experience with you. X
Hello, I’ve had VATS (Video Assised Thoracic? Surgery) which was done as keyhole. I had the top portion of my right lung removed and was in hospital for 7 days. I was kept in longer than expected due to a lung infection leading to atrial fibrillation. Once that was sorted I went home. I was up and about the same day as the procedure, walking with my lung drainage bag. They gave me more than sufficient pain killers both in hospital and when I went home. Please feel free to ask if you’d like more information.
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Hi Mini,
It’s now 21 months since the operation and currently I’m fine. I hope your operation goes well. I tried very hard to take regular walking exercise both before and after the op. I did get tired quickly at first. I just listened to my body. If I wanted to lie down I did.
I hope all goes well for you. 
Xx
Hi Mini
i had a lobectomy bottom right and segment top right March and I’m doing really well.
Good luck
Ann
