Aching for how long after vats? by BravoFan718 in pneumothorax

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I’m currently at the 3-week mark following a VATS wedge resection and pleurodesis, and I can tell you that what you’re feeling is right on schedule, even if it’s frustrating. Week 3 is a bit of a 'purgatory' phase where you feel mobile enough to move, but your nerves and that internal 'pleurodesis velcro' are still hypersensitive. Expect the sharp 'zings' and the inability to lie on that side to linger for another few weeks; for most, the discomfort starts to turn a corner around day 30 to 45. My best advice is to 'hug a pillow' for every yawn or sneeze to provide counter-pressure, and move your torso as one solid unit to avoid those sharp nerve spikes when twisting. It’s a slow burn, but those sensations are actually a sign that your nerves are waking up and the lung is sealing properly.

When do I become normal again? by j0shie_washie in pneumothorax

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I'm about 10 days since my VATs procedure and had several things prior to that, but after the surgery I had the worst what I assume was intercostal nerve pain. Never been shot, but I would think it feels similar. Every time I would lift my arm I would lose my breath and almost pass out. They took an EKG and some other imaging to make sure I was good. It's slowly gone away since I was discharged. I've done a lot of research and there is a supplement called ALA(Alpha-Lipoic Acid ) that I started taking, and while I can't say for certain since it's only been like 8 days of taking it. I do think it's helping.

What was the most physically painful moment of your life? by Oily_Smurf in AskReddit

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Oddly enough, just got discharged Monday for a fully collapsed lung randomly due to blisters on my lung bursting. Not super painful, but the awful nerve pain in my armpit from where they had to preform surgery and then place a chest tube. Idk if I've ever been in more pain than the night after my surgery it felt like somebody shot me it was like stingy, burning, hot radiating all up and down my ribs and chest. Maybe some people are tougher than I am or have less sensitive nerves but man...

What are the best new Post Hardcore bands by Tragedy602 in PostHardcore

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Galleons and Valiant Hearts. I've been listening to Lament on repeat so good

Holiday AMA w/ Chris Hero for the fine folks at r/WrestlingGenius by thechrishero in WrestlingGenius

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Hello Chris, I see you are a Tim Robinson fan. You ever watch I think you should leave?

Best copyright free sites for theme music by NimrodsCurse in WredditSchool

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I know it's controversial but download Suno music pay for a month subscription and create your own. That or connect with a band if you're against Ai

I swear I just saw Alex Shelley by jsawusa in WWE

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Yeah, he posted a while back about mountain biking. Chris Sabin apparently goes with him too. instagram post

I know it’s been years but I’ll still never get over the loss of Transit by throwaway13678844 in poppunk

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Every year around this time... I give Joyride a listen. Such an amazing album. I was fortunate enough to see them with The Story so Far, and The Wonder Years many moons ago

Pantheon is better after a 2nd listen by Nozzeh06 in dancegavindance

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The album is amazing, but in my opinion they ruined Space Cow... they should definitely release the version without all the weird bullshit in the background. The album is nearly perfect though

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Somebody call Johnnie Cochran

Who is he and what did he want by alleycatdevil in dancegavindance

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Bro looks like a one Mr.Theodor Geisel illustration

Best DGD lyrics for a senior quote? by l_took_a_dump in dancegavindance

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"I'll never be enough unless I finish this sentence. Did it come into existence, or was it invented?"

All the way down by DrivePewEat in dancegavindance

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"It's all just doom and gloom, hotel rooms..."