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Still hurts to breathe
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I had surgery in October, removed a upper lobe. I am up early 5:30 and am pretty good untill around 2Then I get exhausted and I noticed, I run out of breathe easy. My pulmanary dr says my lungs are…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenny Jan 29.

Stop Smoking
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Has anyone else faced this? I had surgery in October, didn't smoke now but am feeling better and today had the WORSE craving. What's that about? I up to any ideas on how others dealt with thisThank…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Merry Jan 17.

For the Ladies
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I had surgery to remove a lobe from my right lung in October and have a strange question for the ladies.I can't find a bra that doesn't irritate my incisions. I know in the scheme of things that…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Erin Dec 14, 2011.

Grateful but frustrated
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I don't mean  to complain (just my nature I guess)I had surgery 10/6 and the top right lobe was removed. They found the cancer really early and no need for chemo or radiation so I am really…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by John H MOD Dec 3, 2011.

 

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Kathy replied to jc123's discussion How do you fight when no treatment is given
"Hi JC It sounds like you are fighting. We are all different with different issues.  I too had surgery with no treatment after. Like you, I try to eat right, take supplements and try to just make little changes. Sometimes when I read these, I…"
Mar 25
Kenny replied to Kathy's discussion Still hurts to breathe
"I too had my upper right lobe remove 4 years  ago. I still get winded easy I even still experince pain every now and then. It takes a long time to recover from this type of surgery.  Breathing exercises do help, but exercise is better…"
Jan 29
AmyLCA replied to Kathy's discussion Still hurts to breathe
"So it was 4 months ago that you had your surgery? I think you will continue to improve. Upper lobes are tough to lose but over time - as I understand it - your other lobes can pick up some slack. It won't ever be the same as when you had that…"
Jan 19
John H MOD replied to Kathy's discussion Still hurts to breathe
"Hi Kathy, I have had very similar things as you and David. It has been 11 years since my surgery and still some days are better than others breathing wise. I do think walking will help just try to push yourself a little more each day. The breathing…"
Jan 19
DavidatpMOD replied to Kathy's discussion Still hurts to breathe
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Jan 19
Kathy posted a discussion

Still hurts to breathe

I had surgery in October, removed a upper lobe. I am up early 5:30 and am pretty good untill around 2Then I get exhausted and I noticed, I run out of breathe easy. My pulmanary dr says my lungs are good and I just need to excercise. I guess chasing after a 1/2 yr grandaughter isn't considered excercise.I walk constantly.I would just like to know if this is "normal" after surgery or is this as good as it gets. Either way I can deal with it. I just want to know. If anyone has any insights, I…See More
Jan 18
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Merry replied to Kathy's discussion Stop Smoking
"Hi Kathy- I smoked for 35 years. A week before my surgery (almost 15 years ago) I went on the patch. That came off before the surgery when I was in the OR getting prepped. I never put it back on. I had a very bad craving for sometime. Finally I just…"
Jan 17
Fran replied to Kathy's discussion Stop Smoking
"Hi Kathy............sorry saw this late.  I smoked for 40 years.  I was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer in Oct. 2011.  Had surgery on 11/14,  I have been smoke free for 9 weeks as of yesterday.  It actually was…"
Jan 17
Diana48 replied to Kathy's discussion Stop Smoking
"I agree with Rick, time make the "urge" pass.  I smoked for 39 years and was hypnotized (sp) and haven't had a cig since the first meeting with the hypnotizer (sp).  .   He kind of "programed" me to…"
Dec 23, 2011
RickThompson replied to Kathy's discussion Stop Smoking
"Kathy, I am a former smoker who has been off cigarettes for 8 years, 3 months and 14 days (but who is counting). I still get the occassional craving. My doctor gave me the best bit of advice -- the craving lasts just one minute -- all you have to do…"
Dec 23, 2011
DavidatpMOD replied to Kathy's discussion Stop Smoking
"I smoked for 35 years and then stopped cold turkey. I haven't had any desires to smoke, no withdrawals, and in fact the thought of smoking nausiates me. I tried to quit many times in the 35 years and I think the big difference was when I…"
Dec 22, 2011
Kathy posted a discussion

Stop Smoking

Has anyone else faced this? I had surgery in October, didn't smoke now but am feeling better and today had the WORSE craving. What's that about? I up to any ideas on how others dealt with thisThank youKathySee More
Dec 22, 2011
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Erin replied to Kathy's discussion For the Ladies
"Kathy,     Target still has the Champion Tops that were talked about in older posts.  Here is the link - http://www.target.com/c/women-clothing-activewear-tops/-/N-5xtci  They last a long time, I am still wearing the ones I…"
Dec 14, 2011
AmyLCA replied to Kathy's discussion For the Ladies
"Hey Kathy!  There may be other new women who weren't around when this got posted the first time, but just in case it's helpful, I will repost it!  http://www.lunglovelink.org/forum/topics/bra-dilemaany-help Comfort is…"
Dec 13, 2011
Kathy posted a discussion

For the Ladies

I had surgery to remove a lobe from my right lung in October and have a strange question for the ladies.I can't find a bra that doesn't irritate my incisions. I know in the scheme of things that probably isn't too important but it really is starting to frustrate me.Has anyone else ran across this problem?KathySee More
Dec 13, 2011
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John H MOD replied to Kathy's discussion Grateful but frustrated
"Hey go for it Kathy! Nap time is the best."
Dec 3, 2011

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No appetite

Hi everyone. I am very blessed considering some post I have read so I feel a little like a complainer but I do have questions.

I had surgery almost a month ago and am doing well. I believe they got it all. I will see the dr next week and get an update. Everything has a funny taste to me. Has anyone else experienced this?  I don't have an appetite. What I used to love to eat now makes me queasy. 

And this cough, what's that about?? I didn't have one before 

OK I'm through…

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Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:26am — 4 Comments

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