Lung volume reduction surgery

[Cubangirl]

Hi guys hope everyone remains well 🤗🤗I got phone call last week !!! I’m having my surgery 22nd March @ St Barts London 👍🏼🤪 I have mixed feelings 😳I’m looking forward to recovery and enjoying life more but I also have concerns regarding such major surgery !! But I’ve been assured by many that I’m in good hands at St Barts and my surgeon Mr David Waller 👍🏼👍🏼

[sassy59]

Wishing you well for the 22nd and hope you’ll recover quickly. Xxx💝💝💝

[Cubangirl in reply to sassy59]

Thank you 🙏 for such kind words ❤️

[Alberta56]

Hello Cubangirl. Good luck and best wishes for your surgery. I hope all goes well and that it will make your life a lot better. Keep us posted as soon as you feel well enough. 💐💐💐xxx

[Cubangirl in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you for your kind words 🤗🤗as soon as I feel well enough after the procedure I will give update 😁

[Patk1]

Thats great news 4u.yr bound to feel anxious xx

[Cubangirl in reply to Patk1]

Yeah I won’t lie ☹️It is a worry having such major surgery !! But you have to have faith in these wonderful and extremely dedicated surgeons 👍🏼😁

[Patk1 in reply to Cubangirl]

Yes.the ANaesthetist will take good care of u.meanwhile,we r here 4u while yr waiting xx

[Cubangirl in reply to Patk1]

❤️👍🏼🤗

[Trevor6]

Hi there good luck with that Barts is wonderful I have recently been told at this stage I may be suitable for LVR. Can you with your experience tell me what procedures pre-op you had to go through Kind regards. Trevor

[Cubangirl in reply to Trevor6]

Hi Trevor6 my pathway to LVRS started with lung VQ scan , CT scan and pulmonary rehab I am now waiting to have SPECT scan and echocardiogram on admission to St Barts London. Tbh because of pandemic I have been going through this pathway for 3 years !! But finally the surgical MDT agreed i am candidate 👍🏼

[CDPO16]

Best wishes for the 22nd. Hope all goes well xx

[Cubangirl in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you 🙏

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Wishing you all goes well with your operation on the 22.d and have a good and quick recovery. Have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx o

[Cubangirl in reply to Damon1864]

Thanks to you both for your positive words 🤗🤗

[HungryHufflepuff]

I’ll be thinking of you on the 22nd. Sending you lots of good wishes for a good recovery. Hopefully you’ll soon notice an improvement with your breathing 🤞

[Cubangirl in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼Thanks 😊

[leo60]

Oh gosh! How exciting Of course you are going to be apprehensive, but just think of how you will benefit from it. Best wishes for the surgery, recuperation and outcome, we are all, I'm sure, rooting for you xx

[Cubangirl in reply to leo60]

Aw thank you 😊🙏you have no idea how all your good wishes hold me up and give me strength to get through it 👍🏼🤗❤️

[suef in reply to Cubangirl]

All the best with the surgery & wishing you a speedy recovery. Xx

[Cubangirl in reply to suef]

Thank you 🙏😊xx

[Jane2005]

Good luck & hope all goes well xx

[Cubangirl in reply to Jane2005]

Thank you 🙏😊❤️

[Dedalus]

All very best wishes for your surgery, and wish you a quick recovery.

[Cubangirl in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you 🙏😊xx

[Will57]

Hi. Congratulations on being chosen for the LVR Operation. I had mine 2 years ago in Papworth however please give yourself plenty of time to recover as it will take longer than you think but well worth it in the long run

[Cubangirl in reply to Will57]

I really appreciate your insight 👍🏼Would you mind if I ask you lots of questions ? 😁

[Will57 in reply to Cubangirl]

As many as you like

[Cubangirl in reply to Will57]

Awesome 🤩

[Cubangirl in reply to Will57]

Good morning will57 😁I was wondering when you returned home from hospital were you able to walk upstairs ? We are wondering if we should have bed downstairs for the first couple of weeks ? xx

[Will57 in reply to Cubangirl]

I actually had a stairlift put in. Stairlift up walk down. But that was before the op as I was very bad

[Will57 in reply to Cubangirl]

It took all of 6 months to recover from the operation. I did not anticipate that

[Cubangirl in reply to Will57]

Yeah I have been offered stairlift but really don’t want one 😳 I would prefer to walk up n down !! But maybe bed downstairs may be the answer 👍🏼

[Cubangirl in reply to Will57]

Hi will57 can you tell me how long you were in hospital ? xx

[Will57 in reply to Cubangirl]

I believe in Papworth it is around 6 days but they put mine back two days then the surgeon had an emergency so back another 3 days then after the surgery I had irregular heart rate so an extra few days (could make this up could you) but worked out for me as I then had the tubes taken out before I left

[Trevor6 in reply to Will57]

Hi, Will57, at what stage of tests did you know you were suitable for surgery, I have had x-rays, ct scans, LFT ?

[Gingeros]

Hope all goes well, best wishes. ❤

[Cubangirl in reply to Gingeros]

Thank you 🙏 😊xx

[49dibs]

That's fantastic news. Good luck. I am sure David Waller and his team will take great care of you

[Cubangirl in reply to 49dibs]

Thank you 😊🙏xx

[Firefly25]

I can understand your apprehension but I am sure it will make a hugely positive difference to your life. You will be in good hands! Wishing you all the best 😊❤️

[Cubangirl in reply to Firefly25]

❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗xx

[Morrison10]

Hi, yes hope surgery goes well, nice birthday present. I’m glad your getting good attention, not all of us with lung issues do. I was born in 1935 with PCD, only in last few years have had Consultant who understands it. Although going to main hospital in Birmingham Consultant was seeing wasn’t helpful, so paid to look on line to see interests etc of all respiratory consultants in area, and found Dr Sullivan who is knowledgeable and helpful, and regret didn’t do so earlier, as have partly collapsed lung resting on other. Hope your surgery goes well, good luck and best wishes. Jean x

[Cubangirl in reply to Morrison10]

Omg Jean how awful 😞 I’m sorry you have not had the care you deserved ☹️Thank you for your kind words of support 🤗🤗🤗sending you a big hug stay well ❤️Xx

[johnderby]

Great news for you. I hope everything goes really well and that you are soon enjoying the benefits. John👍

[Cubangirl in reply to johnderby]

Thank you 🙏🤗xx

[JJ_7]

I hope it goes well. I have approached my GP to refer me for this surgery having heard such good things. It is very scary having major surgery but think of all the benefits I wish you a quick recovery and look forward to hearing how well you are.. Good luck xxx

[Cubangirl in reply to JJ_7]

Thank you 🙏and I hope you get the opportunity to do the same 👍🏼🤞🏼😁xx

[CaptainPugwash]

Good Luck Im Sure All Will Be Good Take Care Keep Safe 🖤🖤

[Cubangirl in reply to CaptainPugwash]

Thank you 🙏😊xx

[Karenanne61]

How exciting! But scary too. Good luck.

[Cubangirl]

Defo scary 😟 but got to do it I’m only 55 and my life is at a standstill I used to be so active ☹️ I’m hoping I can get back to horse riding my passion for 50 years 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼Thanks xxx

[Stratos20]

Best wishes. Hope all goes well for you 🤞🏼😘

[Cubangirl in reply to Stratos20]

Thank you 🙏🤗xx

[Straddie]

Absolutely brilliant news. And interesting to see the good advice about recovery time and not being too impatient. It will take time to recover from such major work. But the best of luck. We’ll all be wanting to know how it goes.

[Bardear]

BEST WISHES FOR 22ND, IT WILL BE ME HOLDING YOUR HAND AND THINKING OF YOU.LOADSA LOVE

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[Cubangirl in reply to Bardear]

🤗🙏😁thank you that means a lot xxxx

[Bardear in reply to Cubangirl]

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[suef]

All the best with the surgery & wishing you a speedy recovery. Xx

[Izb1]

Wishing you all the best Cubangirl, will be thinking of you on 22nd sending lots of love and hugs. Rest up and plenty of tlc for a good while after x

[Cubangirl in reply to Izb1]

Thank you 🙏🤗😘xx

[pickingflowers4u]

All the very best. Stay positive is what people say to me. I do wish you well with your surgery and a speedy recovery. Hoping its beneficial. X

[Cubangirl in reply to pickingflowers4u]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼👍🏼🙏😁🤗xxx

[catpoose]

Hi Cubangirl, I had right side LVR in 2018 and left side last September. I am glad I had it done but it wasn't easy recovery. This will buy you some more time and you will be pleased. Good luck.

[Cubangirl in reply to catpoose]

Hi Catpoose can I ask where you had your surgery ? And what was the most difficult regards your recovery 🙏🤗xx

[Ergendl]

Good luck for the 22nd.

[Cubangirl in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you 👍🏼❤️😁xxxx

[Sara_2611]

Wishing you well& of course I hope you recover quickly

My doctor has refused me a transplant -presumably because she would rather i die of it

[Cubangirl in reply to Sara_2611]

I’m so sorry 😢 you are not getting the outcome you need ☹️ Thank you for your kind words 🤗🤗❤️Xxxx

[Sharp5Flat13 in reply to Cubangirl]

Cuban girl...how are you? All these responses are 4 months old now. Just hoping it all went well and you can get back to your horses.

[Sara_2611]

Youre welcome ,Ive got my blood test on wednesday -so not looking forward to it

[201251]

hi there. How are you doing since your surgery 🥰