I had a left Lowe lung lobectomy in February this year 2021 and still getting pain in left side and breast . I also get pain in chest is this normal would really appreciate any advice. Many thanks Sharon
I had a similar surgery (left upper lobectomy) in March. Was yours via thoracotomy, i.e. open surgery? It seems quite a few people do get pain including nerve pain after, resulting from what is done to gain access to your lung.
Are you having adjuvant treatment such as chemo?
I think it's not unusual to have pain that lasts for a few months but it's worth having a discussion with the team looking after you. They can advise you on pain relief. And let them know if you are experiencing any other symptoms like breathlessness, night sweats or anything new.
They tend to quote recovery from lobectomy as 6 to 12 weeks but I feel that 6 weeks is ridiculously optimistic. It's a big op!
I had a similar surgery (left upper lobectomy) in March. Was yours via thoracotomy, i.e. open surgery? It seems quite a few people do get pain including nerve pain after, resulting from what is done to gain access to your lung.
Are you having adjuvant treatment such as chemo?
I think it's not unusual to have pain that lasts for a few months but it's worth having a discussion with the team looking after you. They can advise you on pain relief. And let them know if you are experiencing any other symptoms like breathlessness, night sweats or anything new.
They tend to quote recovery from lobectomy as 6 to 12 weeks but I feel that 6 weeks is ridiculously optimistic. It's a big op!
Thankyou for your reply I don't need chemotherapy thankfully .i spoke to lung nurse yesterday she said I have to get in touch with my GP I will be doing that today . I'm hoping they will give me some pain relief she also said it sounds like nerve damage .
