Hello just signed up to answer your post I had a upper right lobectomy Nov 15 for early stage cancer in June this year had to have more surgery for a lung hernia and defect in original incision. I have a lot of pain still and found it hard to wear normal bras. I tried lots and found that M&Co soft all in one the best . They have removable pads which on some days I do take out if in some discomfort. I suppose they are similar to sport ones ( I couldn't wear these)

I had my upper left lobe removed it will be 5 years in Nov. I still have some back pain and numbness but I'm cancer free thank God. I also had Open Heart to replace the Mitral valve it will be 4 years in Nov. that ran in the family so I lost alot of muscle tone doing exercise at Silver Sneakers at the YMCA. I just saw my Dr. recently she said I'm doing ok thank God. I was not a smoker and I did Chemo and Radaition so I'm here to till my story.

Marilyn 

I had open heart surgery to replace Mitral valve and 2 arteries replaced that was 2014 and all went well .Had top upper lung removed April this year non small cell all removed but did not have Chemo or any further treatment but i'm in so much pain it's making my life misserable , being weaned of oxoycodone i was on 60mg x2 daily with shortec for breakthrough pain that was making me so depressed. At the moment i'm using a Tens machine and heat pad just to get through each Day  going to see pain specialist on 1st Nov , Hope they can help.

Susan

Hi all its been informative to read about all your experiences thanks for sharing. My mum was diagnosed with NSCLC in mid October and had VATS lobectomy surgery end Nov. She was doing well and was discharged after 4 days but we were out hosp 20mins and I had to turnaround as she wasn't right turned out her wound had infection and slight lung collapse so that set her back and she had a further stay for 10 days. She also had air trapped in her chest and found this painful. She is now due 3 rounds of chemo with cisplatin and vinorelbine - has anyone had this combination? How did you find it? She has had 1 lot of the double cycle. I am horrified and scared at the side effects. Just trying to do some research and see what's what.

She is also suffering the pain you all mostly relate to and takes tramadol gabapentin. We are at hospital soon for 1st check up so see how that goes. 

hi just seen your post.i get same symptons as ypurself after my wedgectomy on my left side.i say wedgectomy think it was a little more than that as my haematoma was in the middle of my lower left lung.but am getting numbness under my left breast.and also aches and pain down the left side.my bra with bones in is so uncomfy.i had it done last October and came home with the pains under my left breast.but thought it may have cleared up by now.not really bsd but uncomfortable.also when i cough.i also have to hold under my left breast cos. it feels like its rubbing on my ribs.i have Gabapentin but worried about taling more than one a day as it makes me so dizzy.What bras would or could you recommend as the one with bones in are just horrible to wear all day..thank you so much.

I also had a lobectomy. I had my upper right lung removed in Dec of 2016.It is going on seven months and I am takingGabapentin 300 ml 3 times a day for the nerve damage. It helps with the numbness but not the itching constantly. I have gained so much weight, but Lyrica is $450. a month,my cost , I cannot afford it and it does nothing for me anyway to stop the numbness. 

I guess I will have to live with it. My 1st and 2nd ct scans were good and am keeping my finger crossed that my next one will be as good. If it comes back I will not have another operation. I have already told my doctors that radiation or cemo are not options for me. I have lost my mom, sister and neice to this dreaded disease and watched the effects of chemo and radiation. I will live with the cancer if it returns.

God willing I still have many good years left and will live my life on my terms.

Lots of Hugs

Viver