Hi, saw thorasic surgeon on Friday. Thankfully results of brain MRI and groin ultrasound were clear.
The plan is for a VATS Lobectomy to remove the lower left lobe of my lung and I’m waiting on a date for surgery.
I’ve read a few posts about prolonged recovery times and levels of pain. I know everyone is different and I’ll need to wait and see how I am after the surgery but if anyone has any emotional or practical advice ahead of the op to help me prepare mentally and physically I’d appreciate it. Also any advice on protecting myself/my immune system as don’t want to catch a cold and compromise having the surgery.
I still can’t believe this is happening to me as prior to diagnosis I kept being told the risk of the lesion being cancerous was low as I’d never smoked and was only 48 but I also know I’m lucky it has been picked up early on a scan for something else as I’d no symptoms.
PS, Ladies - any advice on bras post surgery? I’ve bought a couple of front fastening ones from M&S but don’t know if the band will rub on the wounds, would a supportive vest be better? (I’m a 38F and don’t really want to go without any support although if needs must it’s a minor issue compared to everything else)
Many thanks
Ruth
