Still pain after lobectomy 7 months on

Had a lobe taken out in November via VATS procedure - I am still getting terrible pain from my chest down to waist - consultant says maybe adhesions - was given heavy pain killers but reluctant to use them as pain is sporadic - just grabs me now and again
have had follow up CT and shows no more growth on there - good! growths on other side have not grown either
Just wondering if anyone else has same procedure and still suffering

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  • I had a right lobecctomy in January this year 2021 

    i have been experiencing numbness of the right breast breathlessness (Which I never had pre op) and when I try to cough I can't take a deep enough breath to satisfy the cough, if you can understand what I mean. The breathlessness is or seems to be getting worse where I can't even hang washing out with gasping for breath. It's very frustrating. I've had a CT scan since my op and got another in September. I haven't had any results as yet and the surgeon had rung me once since the op. I've had no follow ups and when I was discharged from hospital it was like. There's your medication we've made an appointment with your GP nurse to remove the stitch (from the drain they took out.) Thete you go bye. No home care plan or anything I just can't understand why im still getting this breathlessness and numbness 7 months on.  Sorry edit to add It hurts when I take a deep breath 

    so I'm not able to cough properly. I'm actually tearing up as I write this .... 

  • Hi chevloo I'm so sorry you feel like this I had a left lobectomy in February 2021 I was treated the same just felt they kicked me out with no aftercare I still get pain in my chest arm and breast it's a shame we don't have anyone to go to who can explain to us why this is happening . Take care X 

  • Hi sharay , I felt the same been really difficult to get any information, as I have said before still struggling with my breathing, had op in august 20 21

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