more surgery FRIDAY

sheri22
sheri22 Member Posts: 273
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am getting surgery again on friday to remove ca from lung now. I had colon surgery 6 years ago and hysterectomy 7 weeks ago is it more serious on the lung also someone told me lungs grow back is that true thanks Sheri22

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    Wish you well
    I don't know the answers to your questions, Sheri, but I just want to wish you well. Praying for good results!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #3
    Also wishing you well,
    Also wishing you well, Sheri.
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    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 kitties
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #5
    take care
    Sheri,

    I'm pulling for you- praying and thinking of you. Take care, rest up, and let us know how you are as soon as you're up and about and able to post here.

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #6
    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
  • sheri22
    sheri22 Member Posts: 273
    #7
    taraHK 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

    THANKYOU 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

    Sheri22
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #8
    Wishing you well
    Hi Sheri,

    I don't have experience with the lungs, but want to wish you well.
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #9
    AnneCan said:

    Wishing you well
    Hi Sheri,

    I don't have experience with the lungs, but want to wish you well.

    best vibes and
    my prayers from here!
  • ssonjia
    ssonjia Member Posts: 21
    #10
    surgery

    Sherri this is your much much much younger sis. lol We will be right by your side the whole entire time.You are a fighter you are going to do just fine. We LOVE YOU!!!!
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #11
    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.
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    #12
    Hey Sheri!
    I don't think
    Hey Sheri!

    I don't think lung tissue regenerates...I'm sure it does not. The liver is the organ that does. Anyway, your lungs can still function properly though. Mine work just great. Good luck with your procedure.

    Sheri

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