Copd and major operation

[Dave2436]

Hello I hope you had a good weekend

My name is dave I must be honest I have not been on the site for some time

I have copd

Two weeks ago I was taled I have a embolism it’s a air bubble in the vain the doctors have said I will have two have a major operation I must be honest I am very consurend about haveing the opp as to my copd as enyone had a major operation who as copd

Eny help you can give would be most appreciated

Regards to all

Thanks dave

[Hidden]

I'm afraid I only have words of comfort to offer. The NHS has many faults, especially when dealing with relatively minor things, but with major things like your operation, in my experience, it can be relied upon to give of the very best in treatment. I'm sure members having had major ops with COPD will be along to confirm this.

[Dave2436 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Hidden]

my dad has copd and has had major operation to remove bowel cancer.

Hope this helps as it has me. Good luck with operation

[Dave2436 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Roessner541]

I had part of my lung removed, it was the staph infection that followed that almost killed me. Didn't know I had it until I got home. Had to be rushed to hospital and was in ICU for 3 days. Just have to make sure if you're feeling a little off to get to hospital everyone just thought I was over medicating. I got to hospital but barely.

[Dave2436 in reply to Roessner541]

Hello thanks for your email

I hope you are still keeping well

Thanks again take care

[Alfiebax2]

Yes Dave I have severe COPD and last October I had major lung surgery removing a lobe in my left lung .I'm almost 72 years old and the op went well with no problem.The surgeons would not suggest an operation if you weren't fit enough so good luck .

Love Babs ♥️

[Dave2436 in reply to Alfiebax2]

Thank you so much

[Hacienda]

Hi Dave, I have my Second procedure Tomorrow for Lung Reduction by way of Valves. I am Optimistic and not Nervous having had it done last June. Good Luck Hun. xxx

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Hacienda]

Hi Hacienda

This is to wish you the very best outcome possible with your procedure.

I love reading your posts and you are always so encouraging to everyone else.

We all look forward to hearing that everything went well and you are recovering nicely.

Very best wishes.

[Hacienda in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thank you so much Hun, I'll certainly let you know after Tomorrow. Love n Hugs xxxxx

[Dave2436 in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thank you so much

[Izb1 in reply to Hacienda]

Good luck for tomorrow Hacienda, hope all goes well for you x

[Hacienda in reply to Izb1]

Thanks Hun. Will let you know day after. Love n Hugs xxxx

[Ergendl in reply to Hacienda]

Yes, good luck for tomorrow.

[Hacienda in reply to Ergendl]

Thanks Erg, Let you know in a few days xxxx

[jackdup in reply to Hacienda]

I don’t want to Hijack this thread but wanted to wish you well on your procedure tomorrow and hope all goes as expected and you regain what you had when you first had the procedure.

[Hacienda in reply to jackdup]

Thanks Jack , will be back very Soon I'm Sure. xxxx

[Dave2436 in reply to Hacienda]

Thanks so much

Best of luck in your opp

Take care

[Hacienda in reply to Dave2436]

Many Thanks Dave. xxx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hacienda]

Good luck sweetie for tomorrow .insure you will be fine .

Sending much love Babs ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Hacienda in reply to Alfiebax2]

Aww Thanks Babs, Hope your managing now since your Big Op last October. Lots of Love. I'll keep you posted. xxxx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you .I'm doing good at the mo just got to wait til July to see if nodule has grown and is malignant 🤞🤞🤞🤞xxxxx❤️

[Hacienda in reply to Alfiebax2]

Be Strong Hun, in 2016 I too had a Nodule and had to wait 3 months to see if it Grew or not. It didn't hence why they listed me. Thinking of you Babs. Love n Hugs xxxxx

[Hidden]

Good luck. The NHS theatre staff are well trained and I'm sure you'll be in good hands x

[Dave2436 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[Chestyblocked]

You’ll be fine And feeling much better 😍

[Dave2436 in reply to Chestyblocked]

Thank you so much

[Fionafish]

Hi Dave2436

I had major abdominal surgery a few years ago and even though the anaesthetist had some concerns it went fine. The only issue for me was doing exercise with a large wound (I have bronchiectasis as well as COPD) but I sort of got my heart going with arm exercises and slow walking until I got my vim back.

The best of luck to you

[Dave2436 in reply to Fionafish]

Thank you so much

[stamford1234]

I think you can be sure that they will not carry out any procedure without taking full account of your other health issues. I had a nasty operation on the roof of my mouth a couple of years ago. I opted "to be awake" because I was terrified about my SOB, it went well. I have to say that now I am settled into my diagnosis and meds and understand the great care that anathesiologists (forgive my spelling) take I would be quite confident about "going under". They know their stuff. Try not to worry. Take care.

[Dave2436 in reply to stamford1234]

Thank you so much

[Feelingblessed2013]

I have emphysema (copd) and over the last 6 years I have had both upper lung lobes removed for lung cancer, and 3 weeks ago I had hip replacement surgery for my right hip.

[Dave2436 in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Thanks you so much

Pleased your opp went well

[joyce74]

Before any op your consultant will liaise with others to decide if you are suitable for a general anaesthetic and what other options are available to you. I had a cancer op 2years ago under local anaesthetic which was successful. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Hope you are soon improved. Good luck

[Dave2436 in reply to joyce74]

Thank you please you are well