Lung mets surgery done (1st half)
Kenny H.
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Just got back from MD Anderson yesterday & thought Id check in with the family. Did surgery on tuesday and I checked out friday morning.
Everything went well, Dr removed 4 positive nodules about 1cm in size from the left lung.
Will be getting 4 more removed from the right lung in about 4-6 weeks. Just praying they got it all (said he did)
Proceedure only removed about 5% of lung capacity and was pain free while in recovery as they inserted a epidural with a pump I could control. But now I feel some more pain but taking hydrocodone for pain.
Looking forward to getting the other lung done soon and will know more what to expect on 2nd trip.
So glad I went there for a 2nd opinion & they were able to remove them. Local Dr said to many to operate and would be on chemo indefinate!
Dont ever give up.
Everything went well, Dr removed 4 positive nodules about 1cm in size from the left lung.
Will be getting 4 more removed from the right lung in about 4-6 weeks. Just praying they got it all (said he did)
Proceedure only removed about 5% of lung capacity and was pain free while in recovery as they inserted a epidural with a pump I could control. But now I feel some more pain but taking hydrocodone for pain.
Looking forward to getting the other lung done soon and will know more what to expect on 2nd trip.
So glad I went there for a 2nd opinion & they were able to remove them. Local Dr said to many to operate and would be on chemo indefinate!
Dont ever give up.
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Dear Kenny
So very glad to hear that all went well with the surgery!
I too am very glad that you went to MD Anderson for that second opinion. It shows us all that there may very well be a doc out there with a different perspective!
Hope your recovery goes smoothly and that the next surgery is as successful as this one appears to be.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties0 -
Awesome!!!
That's such good news!! I wish I could have had more taken out than just the 1 met. I had a total of 4 small mets and would have done the surgery again in a heartbeat just to get those nasties out!!
Just goes to show how much a second opinion can change your life!!
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Great news Kennt. Thanks for
Great news Kennt. Thanks for keeping us updated. Good luck on the next surgery.0 -
Surgery
Good to hear that the surgery went well. Rest up for the upcoming one. Hope you feel better soon.
Kim0 -
Happy for youjanderson1964 said:Great news Kennt. Thanks for
Great news Kennt. Thanks for keeping us updated. Good luck on the next surgery.
That is great Kenny
I just had lung mets removed and am doing mop up chemo.
Wishing you strength and quick recovery with next surgery!0 -
Wonderful newsdmj101 said:Thanks.. this gives me hope
Thanks.. this gives me hope
So happy for you. Great news. Keep up the positive attitude and fight.
"Minnesotagirl"0 -
So Happy Fo You
Kenny
I am so so happy to read your post. We were dx about the same time so I feel a kinship. Sending prayers for your continued good health. Yes, you are at the right place, MD Anderson rated No. 1
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great newsrelaxoutdoors08 said:So Happy Fo You
Kenny
I am so so happy to read your post. We were dx about the same time so I feel a kinship. Sending prayers for your continued good health. Yes, you are at the right place, MD Anderson rated No. 1
NB
you are doing well.this gives me hope and have really been thinking about talking to my surgen about the removal of my mets also in both lungs.my chemo doc said some surgens dont want to put the patient thru surgerys for it to just come back.i told my surgen this as they are supossed to be on the same team and he agreed with what the chemo onc said.the thought of lung surgery just terrifies me especially when it is in both lungs.hang in there it sounds like you are doing real well...Godbless...johnnybegood0 -
Kenny!golf_gal said:Yay!!!!
Kenny, so glad u got 2nd opinion. I hope you heal quickly, get other half done, and then enjoy life! I'm in there for you!
Congratulations, Kenny! I am so happy for you! I am another that your story is bringing hope. I was already told they could not operate... ever. I have a second opinion on Friday and then meet with the original doctor next Wednesday. I will be sure to bring up your story. Big hug!0 -
Good to hear you are doingMaxiecat said:Great News!
Graeat news... Just try to get some rest and keep that pain under control. I am learning a lot from all of you on this board. - Alex
Good to hear you are doing well after this surgery....like Phil said, get those nasties out!!!0 -
Good you got the second opinion
Kenny, great to hear that you had a positive experience. The ability to get a second opinion is very important especially when one has out distanced the local resources. Once again great news and best with next surgery.0
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