Hi new to this. 12weeks post surgery of left upper lope surgery. Diagnosed November 2025.
All a wee bit of a shock, as was well no symptoms. Found while having routine check. Vat surgery had, was not informed that lymph nodes dissection before operation, was in my discharge notes. Very independent and never dependent on other's. Mixed emotions going through now, no tears prior or now just gone along with the journey as I call it.
Question how has other's coped with the recovery pain, nerve ends numbness.
Hello JayJay,
A warm welcome to the lung cancer forum, although I'm very sorry you have the need to join.
Lung surgery is a major operation and it takes time to fully recover as you're finding. My operation involved complete right lung removal via open surgery. I was 58 at the time, physically fit and it was nearly 12 years ago now so most of the recovery period is a hazy memory.
I do remember it taking many months to slowly recover and was given painkillers that I took for a while before gradually phasing them out but still needed paracetomol / ibuprofen for a while. I also saw a physiotherapist before being discharged from hospital who gave me exercises to do, these were quite uncomfortable at times but did help recovery. Regular walking was also recommended.
I'd suggest you repost your question in our Ask a Nurse forum which is open Monday to Friday where you'll receive expert advice. This works Monday to Friday and you should receive a reply within 3 days. I've placed a link to this below.
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