Long time healing

• By tazzy1994
• Posted October 2, 2008 at 9:01 pm
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Shannen,
Sorry that you are feeling so badly. It took my husband a few weeks to not be in pain. He had the same surgery but they took out his tube and he didn't have stitches there just a guaze.
Do you use pillows to lean on and have help getting up and down? I bought him a big, thick pillow to use on the couch and he slept propped up for a few weeks. Some people have slept in a recliner.
But you aren't very far out from surgery and will need more time to heal. I know how depressed and sad you can feel, I have felt it from the other side. But just know that people love you and care about you. A friend told me to take walks and look at the sky and it does work.
Take care.

P

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• By kaencarsmom
• Posted October 2, 2008 at 9:21 pm
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im sorry you are feeling so badly. My dad still has pain and his surgery was in May. Did you have symptoms of lung cancer at all? I know what you mean about crying. Although It is my dad with cancer, i know about crying all the time. I cant imagine how the ones with cancer are feeling. HUGS TO YOU!

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• By vh
• Posted October 2, 2008 at 9:48 pm
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I'm so sorry to hear about your pain and sadness. You are young...but as you'll see on this board...Lung Cancer does not discriminate. I beleive you are very fortunate to have found it so early. It's okay to cry...but don't get so low you become depressed...see your doctor. You will have better days ahead and I pray you heal quickly.

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• By sha5662
• Posted October 2, 2008 at 10:44 pm
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Shannen

Everything you are feeling is quite normal. It takes time for everything to heal. I used my recliner day and night. It was my bed for a long time and it really helped me.
As far as crying, I truly understand. I had my surgery a year ago July also the old fashioned method. I have a very strong personality and I don't get down too often, but I am human and I do and there were many days I just cried and cried and cried some more and guess what 14 months later there are days I still get down and cry. I don't know if this will ever go away or maybe just in time. I am due for another cat scan in November and starting to get nervous already and yesterday I tried to change my appointment and could not get it changed to an earlier date and I was teary the entire day.
Be strong, you will get there slowly but surely. Everyone is different. Try and think positive. Most days I really do but then there are those days that I am not so sure about.

Sharon

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• By Munker
• Posted October 3, 2008 at 10:18 am
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I had surgery to remove my upper right lobe on Aug 25th. First few weeks were really rough and i cried every day too! Let the tears flow as it will get better. It's almost 6 weeks for me and I really have no restrictions. I still have pain, pinching, you name it. What really drives me crazy is the tightness i feel from under my breast to my back but i I am told that will go away eventually. not soon enough for me. I know it is really difficult right now with the pain you are in but I strongly urge you to walk as much as possible - it will help your recovery. if you ever need to talk e email me @martaunker@yahoo.com

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• By poncho
• Posted October 3, 2008 at 4:54 pm
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Shannen,

You have got to give yourself some time to heal. Three weeks certainly is not enough time to do so. I guarantee that you will get better each and every day. I know that it took me a good couple of months before I could start to exercise. Even today I still on occasion get sharps pains and you just learn to ignore it at times.

Courage,

You will get better in time,

God Bless,

Frank

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• By LTLCS
• Posted October 3, 2008 at 5:07 pm
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Hi Shannen, and welcome! Sorry you had the need to find us.

I agree that 3 weeks is expecting a lot from such a serious surgery. Read over my profile when you have a chance.
This IS a SLOW ROAD! Not one to be pushed and one that takes it's time. And sadly enough depression tends to go hand and hand with this journey. You MIGHT want to talk to your Doctor about some antidepressants for a while until all this settles down for you. That too is normal for all of us.

You've been told you have cancer, and that would scare the hell out of anyone! Your doctor must not be very old if he/she hasn't seen lung cancer in someone your age. Sadly enoug it IS very common to see young people with lung cancer. My sister was 38 (many many moons ago) when she was first dx.d. But, truthfully it does hit a LOT of young folks as well. I was 43 years old, and I also facilitate a Lung Cancer Support Group here in Minnesota and we have had MANY young as young as 26 come through our group lung cancer support group. Many of them are still cancer free and doing very well. So, rest assure this is BEATABLE and it is DOABLE!

But for now, you need to REST and not get too excited about the healing issues. You'll start feeling much better in a couple of weeks. But for now, lay back and let someone take good care of you. (play it for what it's worth)! (grin).

We're here when you need us.

You'll do fine.

Hugs,
Connie

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• By kandyxxo
• Posted October 3, 2008 at 5:13 pm
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Hello there Shannon.I am 36 and I also have lung cancer.I had my 2 lower right lobes removed August 18th.It took a very long time to heal ,im still healing.But man oh man do I feel so much better now.Its been 6 weks and the only pain left is my ribs and the damn chest tube sight.I feel like its just a very slow process and it takes time and alot of it.Just be patient and rest let your body heal.Also evryone I spoke to swears by walking,walking,walking.So when you are up to it try and take a nice walk with someone.Good luck and if you have any questions write me.Sincerely,kandy

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• By shannen
• Posted October 3, 2008 at 7:45 pm
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Thanks so much for everybody replying to me. No one knows how this feels unless you've had it done.You all are so nice and i greatly appreciate the advice. I actually got up today and went to Walmart. It felt good to get out but i sure got to feeling bad quickly but atleast I was out. Thanks guys!!

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