I was using that Lung!!!

Whoa! Slow down! I'm not a doctor, but I'm a lung cancer survivor (4 years) and I had the top 40% of my right lung removed. Recuperation and adjustment take time. First, put this time thing into perspective. You are approaching 30 years of age. Seems like only yesterday that you were 20, - right? I was 67 when I had my surgery, and it took about 6 months until I could do the stair thing. Never did get back on the bike. After about a year, I was pretty much my old self again. That may seem like a long time to you now, but 6 months to 1 year is not that long a time. Besides, - Given your age, you will probably recuperate faster than I did. Second; I believe that you have probably been given some breathing exercises to do. If so, do them religiously. Your capacity to supply oxygen to your body is one of the most important factors in how well you recover. You obviously don't need more motivation to walk and exercise. Just listen to your body. It will allow you to do what it can handle. Rest when it tells you to. Be patient. Look back every so often and think of how short those ten years between 20 and 30 were. You have a long life ahead. Best wishes for a complete recovery.

12/02/04 was my magic day. At 59, I had my entire left lung removed. Although I am not where I was pre-surgery (and I don't expect to be), I have been kayaking, mountain biking and yesterday I hiked 4 miles in the woods and had more left in me. I hope to do some snow shoeing and cross country skiing this winter. Don't know how well I will do but I feel fit enough to try. It will get better - be patient.