2007-03-02 13:46:02 · 10 answers · asked by Bloo 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it can take many weeks to recover fully from a lung operation, although some people recover more quickly than others. There are things you can do to help speed up your recovery. After your operation you will be encouraged to start moving about as soon as possible. This is an essential part of your recovery. Even if you have to stay in bed, it is important to keep up regular leg movements to help your blood circulation and prevent clots. A physiotherapist will visit you on the ward regularly, to help you with breathing exercises to prevent chest infections and other possible complications, like blot clots.
X-rays will be taken regularly to make sure your lung is working properly.
Drips and drains
A drip (intravenous infusion) will be used to give you fluids for a couple of days, until you are able to eat and drink normally again.
You will also have drainage tubes in your wound. These are usually taken out about 2–7 days after your operation, depending on your recovery. The wound will usually be around the side of your chest between two ribs. This will be covered by a dressing, which the nurses will check.
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pain It is quite normal to have some pain or discomfort after your operation. This can usually be controlled by painkillers. Let your doctor or one of the nurses know if you have any pain, so they can treat it as soon as possible. Mild discomfort, or pain, in your chest can last for several weeks and you will be given some painkilling tablets to take home with you.
Going home
You will probably be ready to go home about 5–10 days after your operation. If you think that you might have problems when you go home – for example, if you live alone, or have several flights of stairs to climb – let one of the nurses or the hospital social worker know when you are admitted to the ward. They can arrange for help when you go home.
When you go home, you will need to exercise gently to build up your strength and fitness. It is a good idea to check with your doctor, or physiotherapist, which kind of exercise would be suitable for you. Walking and swimming are good exercises that are suitable for most people after treatment for lung cancer.
2007-03-02 14:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for a man who did - had 3/4 of his lung removed - several years ago. Depends on the type of cancer.
2007-03-02 13:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by ra63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what stage the cancer is in and where in the lung it is...but yes some people do survive lung cancer....Good Luck!
2007-03-02 13:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa ♥'s Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone always has a chance to recover from lung cancer!!!
2007-03-02 13:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by naughtykim_87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It depends on the type & stage of Cancer, as well as the patients' immunity and will to live.
Good luck.
2007-03-02 13:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so is very head to recover from but with pray all things all possible he have the key that can open all doors just put you hope in him he will help you out.
2007-03-02 13:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by sandraintexs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-02 14:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by ButterFlyAngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Uncle did.
2007-03-02 13:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, depending on what stage it is in.
2007-03-02 13:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does this have to do with pregnancy?
2007-03-02 14:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋