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every situation different
Can't answer your questions but hope that you have successful surgery.
Please let us know who things went when you are well enough to post again.
Marie who loves kitties0 -
good luck!
Good luck with your upcoming surgery, Sheri. I have had lung surgery three times. It sounds scary but it's "just" surgery and the lung surgeons are so good.....I am sure you will be fine. No, lung tissue doesn't grow back (unlike liver, say). But, lung function can come back -- the remaining parts of the lung 'work harder' and also kinda expand to fill the space (this is my understanding!). I do know that, after 3 lung surgeries, my lung function is really good -- I can hike up hills, etc etc. -- no problems.
Be sure to do all the breathing exercises they ask you to after surgery, and do walking too as soon as you can -- that will help your recovery.
I'll be thinking of you!!
Tara0 -
THANKYOU TARAtaraHK said:good luck!
Good luck with your upcoming surgery, Sheri. I have had lung surgery three times. It sounds scary but it's "just" surgery and the lung surgeons are so good.....I am sure you will be fine. No, lung tissue doesn't grow back (unlike liver, say). But, lung function can come back -- the remaining parts of the lung 'work harder' and also kinda expand to fill the space (this is my understanding!). I do know that, after 3 lung surgeries, my lung function is really good -- I can hike up hills, etc etc. -- no problems.
Be sure to do all the breathing exercises they ask you to after surgery, and do walking too as soon as you can -- that will help your recovery.
I'll be thinking of you!!
Tara
TARA
Thank you for that post it does make me feel better to know that. hopefully I will do as well after anyways thanks again and take care
Sheri220 -
Hi Sheri,best wishes and
Hi Sheri,best wishes and best luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery.It's really hard to know that you have to do a couple of major surgeries in such a short time.Take care.Best luck with it.0
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