Had a right middle lobectomy on april 25th, after a tumour was incidentally picked up on heart angio scan. Having a really tough time with these issues:
Constant coughing - dry and deep
Vomiting - The violent coughing causes me to regurgitate liquid or food. Queasiness and feeling very full at the base of my throat, even after tiny amounts of consumed food or drink
Breathing - Cannot breathe deep without pain and tightness in my chest. I simply can’t go beyond a certain point. The ribs also hurt. My breath is often fast and shallow
Pain in my chest area and right side caused by any bending, lying any way other than on my back, excessive sitting, walking, or lifting. I also get pins and needles, soreness and extreme tenderness around the chest and right area
Nobody really told me what to expect other than dose up on pain killers - but I certainly dodn’t expect this lot!
Anybody with thoughts or advice much appreciated. My wife’s been an absolute rock but it’s a tough time. Not that long ago, I was a fit, healthy guy, working in the city. That seems a distant memory now. I’ve had to deal with this, my dad dieing and knee surgery - all within a year.
Tough times...
