Lung volume reduction surgery

[John645]

Having lvrs. Operation surgery on the 5 th. August anybody else gone through it

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Good luck with the op hope everything goes well for you. Have a goodnight and stay safe xx xx Bernadette

[John645 in reply to Damon1864]

God bless thanxx

[Hacienda]

Hi John, There are a few on here who have had LVRS, if you look on the right hand side of your post and click "Related Posts". Good Luck for the 5th stay Positive. I wish I could have it ,Unfortunately My Lungs are too scared, after the 2 Procedures of having Valves inserted. Keep us updated John. XXX C.

[John645 in reply to Hacienda]

Thanxx. Will do xx

[Gingeros]

Hope all goes well with op.

Best wishes x

[John645 in reply to Gingeros]

Thanx

[HungryHufflepuff]

Wishing you all the best for your surgery 🌈

[Hidden]

Wishing you well John. 👍

[watergazer]

Wishing you all the best for the surgery. X

[John645 in reply to watergazer]

Thanx

[Davyroy]

Hi John, I have done what you have probably done, been through all the scans and stress tests etc. Been looking forward to surgery after getting the OK from all the tests. Because of the present situation, my pre op appointment was switched to a phone call. I was told out of the blue that the operation will not go ahead because they thought it was too risky. I pointed out that the tests had all gone very well and l had it in writing that l am a prime candidate. The person on the phone that l had never met, suddenly changed tack and said the NHS have withdrawn finance. I said I would go for the valve placement procedure then. I was then told the NHS have withdrawn finance for valve placement procedure as well. Could you please let me know your age John. I'm wondering if age is a barrier, I am 71.

[John645 in reply to Davyroy]

I'm 56 pre op. On Monday l hope all goes well will let you no xx

[Dedalus in reply to Davyroy]

Similar situation for me. All looked good but just been told MDT turned me down for operation. I'm 70 years old by the way.

[Woofly in reply to Davyroy]

How dreadful Davyroy how dare they play God! I do hope you can persuade them to give you the procedure. Good Luck

[49dibs]

Good morning. I have had lvrs on both lungs and feel so much better for it. I know it's not a cure but I would encourage anyone to have it if offered

Good luck

[John645 in reply to 49dibs]

Thanx for support

[Dedalus in reply to 49dibs]

49dibs - you asked me to update you re possible LVRS - MDT have just turned me down for the operation unfortunately - back to the drawing board.

[Ergendl]

Good luck for the 5th. Hope all goes well. Let us know how you get on, in due course.

[John645 in reply to Ergendl]

Will do thanxx

[Hidden]

Morning John I pray all goes well for you. God Bless and protect you during your operation.

[Izb1]

Good luck for the 5th John, let us know how you get on x

[Angora]

Hi John, I was lucky enough to be one of the few suitable to have this procedure and to be frank was quite frightened at the prospect! However it turned out really well - just did as I was told. Much love to you xx

[Dedalus]

Hope all goes well for your operation.

[Grandmatojack]

Hope all goes well on the 5th. Good luck.

[mikeadams51]

Good luck and hope all works out well

[Samjeff]

All the best do let us know 🤗. I was refused too much emphysema in both lungs I’m 73 Sam

[skipwork]

I would like that to happen to me. How easy/difficult is it for the doctor/specialist to get it done?

[John645 in reply to skipwork]

Not sure asked my specialist and did some tests

[Gardengnome62]

Best wishes John, I hope all goes well x

[Gingerapple]

Hi John,

I haven't had this procedure but I wish you great success with it. Hang in there, Bev👍🏽🍀🌻🤗

[Alfiebax2]

Hi I had LVRS on October 8th 2018 with great results .I am almost 73 and its given me my life back . My recovery was very quick altho my surgeon said that was down to me . It was 6 week before I could drive and obviously I couldn't do a lot things but slowly and with a positive attitude we got there . Ask your surgeon loads if questions to set your mind at rest . Im sending every good wish for a good recovery . Positive thinking my friend .

Best wishes Babs xx

[John645 in reply to Alfiebax2]

Well done thanx

[maddyo2]

Hi , I have had LVR on both lungs separate surgeries .

The left lung surgery went well but had a few bro lens afterwards pneumothorax being the main one on removal of the first drain .

The chest drains were uncomfortable but morphine helped

I saw results from the op immediately and was up and walking about within two days and my breathing improved instantly too

My right lung was done just recently with 5 years inbetween , it went like a dream , reduced recovery time both chest drains removed within 4 days and although the condition of my lungs are very poor ( paper thin according to the surgeon ) I have the same result as the first op I.e less breathless and better exercise capacity . They did have to take a bigger portion of lung this time though

I have severe copd with a 30% lung capacity after the op on a follow up I asked if that was it for me as I am not a good candidate for transplant and he implied that there was more they may be able to do

I felt very safe with my team at st James hospital at no time did I doubt I was doing the right thing by electing this type of surgery

Good luck

Andrea

[John645 in reply to maddyo2]

Freeman's for me right lung first praying it goes well thanxx

[Wheezylady]

Hi John. I had lvrs in January. I'm not gonna lie - it was fairly traumatic, physically and mentally. But JEEZ, now, 7 months on, I'm like a new person. At first I regretted the surgery, but you have to give it time. You'll have had your surgery by now, so the worst bit is over. Just do everything they tell you. Of course I can't promise that everyone will get such a great result - and I know it doesn't last forever, but I'm so glad I did it. The plan was to do the right lung when this covid thing is over, but now I'm too healthy to qualify!!!! Hahaha! I wish you luck in your recovery. Oh, and get yourself an exercise bike. I bought a cheap one of eBay for £20 and it was a good buy, what with shielding and not being able to get out.