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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  • Hi, I had a left lower VATs lobectomy 6 months ago. The surgeon had told me I may be left with  permanent chest pain after the operation. I experience sporadic pain during the day, mostly feels sore under my left ribs waist area. My specialist nurse said it could be from the drain site, which would make sense in my case as the drains were placed close to the area of pain. I hope your pain is easier to control. 
     

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  • Hi, I had a left lower VATs lobectomy 6 months ago. The surgeon had told me I may be left with  permanent chest pain after the operation. I experience sporadic pain during the day, mostly feels sore under my left ribs waist area. My specialist nurse said it could be from the drain site, which would make sense in my case as the drains were placed close to the area of pain. I hope your pain is easier to control. 
     

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