"Hi sorry to be so long in replying. I agree with Amy you need to ask the Dr. the questions asked by Amy.
When I had my surgery, the only residule discomfort is when I get real tired my back aches . I cannot sit at the sewing machine and sew very…"
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My Mom just had lung surgery
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Hi Everyone, I was so grateful when I found this site. It was nice to read about people's experiences for comfort and guidance. Thanks to all who contribute. My Mom had her upper and middle right…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by kindredspirit Dec 20, 2011.
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AmyLCA replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Hi LLee,
It might be better if you post this as a new question. That way more people will see that there is something new.
I know your mom had her surgery on her right side. If her doctor says it's normal, if I were dealing…"
LLee replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Hi All, this post has been so helpful to me. I can't tell you how much, thank you! I'm back now with more questions if anyone has any time to respond, I will be so grateful. To remind, my Mom had surgery in June of this…"
dianafeeney replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"I had my upper and middle lobes removed back in 2001 and things have come so far since then !! the biggest part of my recovery was probably 3 months, but the surgeon didnt get all the nerves "tucked away" just right when closing…"
kindredspirit replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Wow walking 20 minutes already! That's great! I had my upper left lobe taken out, and it seems like it took me a lot longer to get up to walking that much. Her pain will decrease slowly, but tell her to keep on doing what she is doing, as it…"
Cheryl C replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Hi LLee, I had a RUL lobectomy on May 5th of this year. I am 54 and physically fit but must say, it took me about 3-4 weeks before I could totally discontinue pain meds. The first week I was taking them every 4 hours but after that…"
GADawg/MOD replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Hi there, my mom had an upper right lobectomy 5 years ago. It took about 4 weeks for her to get off the strong pain meds. It sounds like you're on track. Walking, keeping up with her pain meds, etc. Does she do breathing exercises? My mom had a…"
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My Mom just had lung surgery
Hi Everyone, I was so grateful when I found this site. It was nice to read about people's experiences for comfort and guidance. Thanks to all who contribute. My Mom had her upper and middle right lobe removed about 3 weeks ago. The recovery has been a slow progression. But I was wondering if anyone could provide any more information for me. She takes half of oxycodone every 4 hours and intermittently takes tylenol and advil, we spread it out safely per doctor's instructions. She has…See More
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