Left VATS wedge metastasectomy recovery

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Hi, I'm back on this site after a few years.

History of growing things I don't need! 

Breat cancer 2014, renal cancer 2021 and now unknown meta in lungs- waiting biopsy following surgery. Initial biopsy was 'inconclusive' so I opted for surgery, which I had one week to prepare for! 

I also have hEDS which limits my mobility. 

Things have changed so much in the last few years, I'm older and quite unfit these days so recovery takes a bit longer.

But still we rise.  I'm on here to compare recovery journeys. Each one of mine has been very different, so far this hasn't been fun but I think my nephrectomy was harder. I am struggling with mobilising as there is nowhere to safely walk in our local area and with all family and friends in work during the day I'm confined to the house at the moment.  By the time anyone is free, I'm usually ready for bed! 

I'm trying to give myself grace as I'm only 11 days post op. I've looked at apps but there's so many out there so am looking for any recommendations/suggestions.

Thanks for taking the time to read this x

  • How about chair exercises. There are a load on UTube. I’m thinking I may try learning a line dance indoors as well. I don’t know if you have a specialist cancer nurse or a Maggie’s nearby. They may be able to help or give you suggestions

    Hope you’re feeling better soon love Daisy Bouquet