Que esperar despues de la cirugia?
I had surgery in January 2025 for type 1 cancer by laser. The doctor was very positive and advised me that after the surgery everything would be fine, but after the surgery the pain, irritation and numbness in the left breast, rib and stomach is day and night. Nothing relieves me. Has anyone been through this experience? Do you know something that can give me relief?
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, It's been a while since your post. I wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing. I'm hoping you are feeling more yourself, and that treatment is going well. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member) , thank you - we can only moderate in English, so while I do understand your post, I hope it's okay that I respond in English.
I'm sorry to hear that things have not improved much. It is only a few months, so I join you in hoping that things will improve soon. I did have my gall bladder out more than 30 years ago, and I still have numbness under the incision. So I wouldn't worry too much about the numbness, unless it might increase or the area affected spreads.
Will you be going for a checkup soon? I'm hoping things are all positive again, and that helps restore some of your energy, and that the pain improves. Please do keep in touch and let us know how you are. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member), I just wanted to check in wth you and see how you're doing today? Have you had any relief from the neuropathic pain you were experiencing? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
Hi, I had robotic assisted lung surgery for Stage 1a NSCLC on 9/19/24. I had a right lung lobectomy. As of this date 5/1/25, I am still experiencing intense rib pain and numbness on a daily basis. It is worse at night when trying to go to sleep. I have tried nerve blockers through pain management. Unfortunately, that relief only lasted hours after the procedure. I went through that twice and have decided the short period of relief wasn't worth a $300 copay, and Medicare requires 3 months between nerve blockers. At this point the most relief I get is when I take three 650 mg of Tylenol a couple of times a day. I have also received some relief with using Salon Pas big patches to cover the whole rib area that is hurting. My surgeon and oncologist said this could last up to a year or longer! Good luck. Maybe one of the suggestions might help you.
CarolThank you. I also have been using the roll-ons and patches and they do help for awhile.
Carol, I'm glad you find them helpful. I know I do - I know I also wish they were stronger! But at least it's a start. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
, I hope that things return to normal soon as well. When there has been such a shock to our bodies, t can take a long time. Please know that we're always here to share support. Has your doctor said anything about the pain staying at the same level? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member) I also had same. After chemo in Jan of 24 by May I started to hurt in my back along my surgical scar around up to my chest bone. It got so bad I couldn't lay down or hardley breathe. It was plural effusion. But pain meds are what they gave me. Fentanyl patches and oxycodones. I started new pill called Afatinib. And my Dr says I'm in remission. Still in much pain, but that's where I'm at.
, thank you for sharing your experience! I'm sure it will be helpful to
I am glad to hear that you are in remission <3 Is the pain subsiding at all? I am sending love and light to continued improvement. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
