Broncostomy

[mikebaker1949]

Hi Due to a significant increase in breathlessness I recently had a pet scan on my lungs which showed a nodule in my windpipe that requires a broncostomy to check if it's cancerous.Has anyone had a broncostomy on their lungs and was it particularly painful or uncomfortable or was it fairly straight forward Many Thanks Mike B

[Patk1]

I've had a few bronchoscopies. They usually mildly sedate you and it contains a memory blocker.they take good care of you and usually wash lungs snd take some samples.hope it works out well for you

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Patk1]

Many thanks for your reply that gives me a bit more confidence. Good luck for the future Mike

[LMEI]

I have had 2 in my time. One with sedation and one without. Take the sedation route as you then can't remember it.Good luck and take care. Linda

[mikebaker1949 in reply to LMEI]

Many thanks for your reply and advise. Good luck for the future Mike

[Tiggertheterrier]

if they offer sedative - HAVE IT - makes things so much easier. You'll feel woozy for a few hours afterwards. Oh, and expect a sore throat for a day or two, paracetamol will help. X

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Tiggertheterrier]

Many thanks for your reply I'm a bit terrified of having this ,but replies have given me a bit more confidence. Mike

[Tiggertheterrier in reply to mikebaker1949]

you'll be fine! Just remember how many of these procedures they do every day in the hospital. The nurses were fantastic when I had mine, I was literally shaking with nerves and they were brilliant.

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Tiggertheterrier]

Thanks again Mike

[PaulineHM]

Hello,

Nodules aren’t uncommon and if the consultant is concerned then they will keep an eye on things.

Bronchoscopy -it is normal to be a bit anxious about it, although as others have said take the sedation they offer and all will be well.

I had one nearly 20 years ago with a lung irrigation at the same time. I don’t remember a thing about it.

Go well

Pauline

[mikebaker1949 in reply to PaulineHM]

Many thanks for your reply,good to know there not that uncommon, I will have to hope that mine are not cancerous Good luck for the future Mike

[Burghy]

I had one and once I had the memory blocker didn’t remember a thing. They had trouble finding a vein

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Burghy]

Many thanks for your reply and good luck for the future Mike

[Alberta56]

i had one about 5 years ago. I was very worried but it was quick and totally painless. I was mildly sedated and didn't feel a thing. No soreness afterwards either. Good luck.

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks for your reply, I'll have to keep me fingers crossed when it's done. Good luck for the future Mike

[Alberta56]

I had one about 5 years ago. I was very worried beforehand, but it was quick and painless. I had sedation. No soreness afterwards either. Good luck.

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Alberta56]

Many thanks for your reply,I hope mine goes so well. Good luck for the future Mike

[PaperQueen]

I had one years ago. They told me I had to be conscious for the procedure and they would just give me a mild sedative to relax me. I woke up some little time later remembering nothing, so as far as my experience went, it was a doddle. Hope it goes well for you, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. xx

[mikebaker1949 in reply to PaperQueen]

Many thanks for your reply and sharing your experience, I hope mine also isn't to stressful.Good luck for the future

[Ilovedogs12]

Hi,I have a fluid filled cyst that they want to check, it's 19mm long.

I'm also due to have a bronchoscopy in a couple of weeks time so I've been interested in the answers to your question. I have asked to be sedated, to be honest I'm a bit of a wimp anyway with these sorts of things so I doubt I would be able to get through it without.

The consultant said it will only take around four minutes but four minutes is a long time without sedation.

Good luck!

[LMEI in reply to Ilovedogs12]

Go with the sedation, as it's hard not to cough. Stick to your guns and have sedation. As you say 4 minutes is a long time and when someone tells you.not to cough, you want to cough.Hope you get on OK. Take care. Linda

[Ilovedogs12 in reply to LMEI]

Thanks Linda, I have wondered if it would make me cough. And I imagine it will be uncomfortable 😖 so there's no way I will be having it without sedation.Thanks!

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Ilovedogs12]

Many thanks for your reply you sound very apprehensive like me, let's hope it goes well. Answers have been encouraging.Good luck for the future. Mike

[Ilovedogs12 in reply to mikebaker1949]

It's great to hear other people's experiences, it gives us an insight into what to expect.Everyone has been very supportive. Thank you everyone for your input, very very helpful 🙂

[Ern007]

Hi, I had a nodule on my right lung, Dr ordered a Pet Scan which showed I had a nodule on my Left Lung also - No broncostomy but am scanned every year to be sure it's not grown. Good luck but Nodules are often none malignant.

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Ern007]

Many thanks for reply apparently they said my nodule was warm so I need a confirmation of what it is. Plus I think it's affecting my breathing which was already not brilliant.Good luck for the future Mike

[Ern007 in reply to mikebaker1949]

Hope you find like me, annual insection all that's needed, My breathing is rubbish with COPD and Scarring.

[Seagullcity]

I had a bronchoscopy with lavage last year and had the sedation. I was able to watch what the camera was showing on the monitor. It wasn’t painful as they also sprayed my throat with something to numb it. I could hear myself coughing and spluttering but felt very detached from it all. Afterwards, my lungs felt the best they’d felt since before I got ill (at least for a day or two) and my throat felt like I’d swallowed a ball of barbed wire. But it was a very necessary procedure which was professionally conducted. Good luck with everything.

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Seagullcity]

Many thanks for reply I hope my experience will be as you described.Good luck with the future Mike

[watergazer]

hi. Hope all goes well for you. X

[mikebaker1949 in reply to watergazer]

Thanks for reply ,fingers crossed.Good luck for the future.Mike

[HerLadyship]

Good luck mikebaker1949 ..take whatever they offer you ... hopefully painless and you won't remember a thing !

[mikebaker1949 in reply to HerLadyship]

Many thanks for reply I'm hoping all will go well . Good luck for the future. Mike

[Patk1]

Hope it went OK mikebaker1949

[mikebaker1949 in reply to Patk1]

Thanks for message but not having it done to the 23rd. All the best Mike