lung surgery

[lynisa48]

morning everyone been a member since 2014 don’t contribute very often but read everyday

I have a large lung bulla and waiting to have it removed via robotic surgery I’m hoping someone has had this surgery and tell me there experience I’m 74 so any surgery is higher risk

Thanks in advance

Lyn

[Donald_1931]

Sorry I can’t help you there Lyn but I can imagine the apprehension you must be feeling. Robotic surgery sounds good to me, better than a human messing about in there. I’m sure some member will come along shortly with more useful information. Best regards Don xx

[lynisa48 in reply to Donald_1931]

thank you for your response Don much appreciated

[sassy59]

I just want to wish you well with the surgery. Best wishes to you and sending hugs xxx🤗😘

[lynisa48]

bless you so kind especially as I’ve seen that you are fighting your health issues Hugs back

[cofdrop-UK]

Wishing you all the best for a good outcome. Xx

[coughee]

I had Robotic surgery to reduce my left lung just over 5 weeks ago, if I can help at all with any questions please feel free to ask.

[lynisa48 in reply to coughee]

thank you for your reply think I’m just going trust my consultant and believe what he tells me

[Donald_1931 in reply to lynisa48]

That is the very best idea of all! 👏👏 x

[CDPO16]

Sorry that I can't answer your query. If you type bulla in the search box it may come up with some relevant posts. Good luck for your surgery, I hope all goes well.

[lynisa48]

thank you for replying

[O2Trees]

Wishing you all the best for your surgery, Lyn - hope everything goes well and you make a speedy recovery.

[Patk1]

All the best x

[lynisa48]

thank you

[Collie4]

I hope all goes well for you.

[lynisa48]

thank you

[Mellywelly]

Good luck with everything 👍

[judg69]

hi Lynisa48, good that they are operating as you will be much better off. I suspect they will either remove a wedge from the lobe containing the bullae or take the whole lobe out. In either event you will be much better off in all respects. I went through a lobectomy 11 years ago at age 61 and I’m still vertical! Best Wishes, judg69

[lynisa48]

thank you it’s a waiting game to find out when it’s being done

[Nula2]

Hi Lyn, sorry I can't help but just want to add my best wishes and to say good luck and take care. Keep us all posted. 🙂xxx

[Izb1]

Wishing you all the best and hope for a speedy recovery. I am sure robotic surgery will be quite the norm in the future and maybe we will feel safer. Please keep us updated x

[lynisa48]

we send message when it’s all done and dusted

[Musicqueen49]

Wishing you all the best for the future brave lady xx

[lynisa48]

thank not brave just no choice lol

[Alberta56]

Best wishes for a successful outcome. I'm sure the robot will do a good job. xx

[Bardear]

May the Angels protect and carry you through this surgery. God bless.

It is amazing what medicine can do today - wonderful advances beyond description. You will be okay lynisa48 as being 77 myself I know we are tough.

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[lynisa48]

👍

[Souielouie]

sending you love & a warm hugs. 🥰😘 xx

[lynisa48]

thank you all

[Milandra17]

Sending you good wishes. I can imagine it feels very scary 🤗

[Onthelevel]

I have had a bullectomy twice, right lung in 2006 and the left lung this February 2023, both were keyhole surgery carried out in the UK at the University Hospital Southampton.

Whilst on both occasions the bulla had burst causing a pneumothorax, the surgery also involved removing the smaller bulla as well as repairing the tear caused by the bursting bulla, and reattaching the lungs to my rib cage.

I assume that your lung remains inflated, and to that end, I would expect your recovery to be swifter than my own, I was 69 the last time around.

My advice is that, firstly you must keep a positive mental attitude towards the procured and a successful outcome. Secondly is pain control, it is important that following surgery you take the medic's advice on pain control. Next is pulmonary rehabilitation, I have found this to be really important and extremely helpful in getting me back to leading a near normal life as is possible.

we are all different, and we may also suffer from other issues which can complicate matters, but I do believe that the 3 points above will help you going forwards

I wish you well in your upcoming procedure

[lynisa48]

thank you really good advise will definitely take it onboard