Hi I had a VAT op for lung cancer on 23rd September I had upper part of right lung removed 2 tumours removed and lymph nodes removed I wasn't sure what to expect after the op ie whether I would have difficulty breathing walking etc but I was fine I had drain removed 2nd day after op which was a godsend as it was a bit of a pain carrying it about to go to the loo which I was able to do the next day after the op etc. I had no trouble walking or breathing when walking down the corridor or going to the bathroom etc although I was on oxygen for a few days as my levels kept dipping under 95. I had very little to no pain after the op as pain was managed really well by the hospital only complications I had was really bad constipation on around day 3/4 caused by taking codeine which was painful and I had a slight infection where drain had been when stitch was taken out at doctors but antibiotics cleared that up
Thanks for the information. I know opioids can cause constipation so have to be prepared. It has made me feel better hearing of your quick recovery. Just want to get it over with now.
Hello again, it’s 3:00am.I had my surgery yesterday. The consultant said it went as expected. Feeling knackered, sore but relieved. Staff, nurses, doctors are amazing. I’m full of trapped air and just wish I could do a big burp or f@rt .The op took about three hours from start to finish. Have also got sore throat and husky voice from intubation.
I'm glad it all went well was going to message you today to see how you are - I had no problem releasing the air in fact it was like a belching chorus in my room with myself and another lady in the ward much to the nurse brad's dismay! He was so lovely in fact they all were on that ward
