Lung reduction surgery

[hopetorun]

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

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

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

[hopetorun in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you x

[sassy59]

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

[hopetorun in reply to sassy59]

Good to hear from you. Thank you take care xxx

[Alfiebax2]

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

Good luck

Love Babs ♥️

[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.

[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

[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!