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I went to see the emergency doctor at my local surgery due to ongoing chest infection. I am feeling pretty rubbish but trying to keep going.m My oxygen levels are between 89 and 92%

He told me that the specalist is looking at lung reduction surgery for me. The first i have heard so i dont know what will happen next.

Best wishes to you all.x

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Whatever they decide for you I wish you luck. Have a good night and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

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hopetorun in reply to Damon1864

Thank you x

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sassy59

Hoping for a good outcome whatever happens. Love and hugs. Xxxx

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hopetorun in reply to sassy59

Good to hear from you. Thank you take care xxx

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Alfiebax2

I've had that and wish I'd been offered it sooner .

Good luck

Love Babs ♥️

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Croydonia

I had that operation two years ago, but now deteriorating to my previous status. They won’t do the other lung as it’s ‘too dangerous’. Best wishes to you.

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Corin1950

There’s quite a strict criteria for LVRS and you would have to undergo a series of tests . In some cases if you aren’t considered suitable you may be offered endobronchial valves . It’s quite a long process .

Best wishes

Corin

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Woofly in reply to Corin1950

Hello Corin & hope, I am going to have a CT scan tomorrow, and I suppose depending on the results my consultant said she would perform a LVRS, haven't a clue really what that entails, so feeling a little anxious! but anything to help the breathlessness would be great!

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