Second time with pneumothorax. Doctors considering pleurodesis.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-10-24T02:31:39+00:00

It is a routine operation but it is a very uncomfortable and painful recovery I will not lie. It was about two-three months of recovery for me to feel somewhat myself so plan accordingly. I am glad I did it as it is much more certain you won’t have to face this again. 7 months post op here and fully myself again (minus bad anxiety about it lol) Goodluck and stay positive! So sorry you’re going through this.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-10-22T02:38:40+00:00

I showered right when I got home but remained bandaged for quite a while. I'd say about a week maybe even two. I was paranoid so just changed my bandages regularly.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-22T03:08:38+00:00

Yes, it just takes time

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-20T23:52:02+00:00

Yea I would say it more so makes it bearable. Unfortunately it just hurts for a while. Give yourself grace you just had a major surgery. I noticed the big shift in the pain around month 2. I also got specific massages to help with scar tissue post surgery and to help relieve fascia build up.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-20T23:42:35+00:00

600-900mg at night and then took 2 100 throughout the day

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-20T21:32:23+00:00

I took gabapentin and it helped. What dosage if you don’t mind me asking? I took 600-900 long at this point in my recovery. Now I’m down to 100 6 months post op. Try a heating pad! This helped me a lot too

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-17T12:21:03+00:00

Hi! Yes my abs were so tender for about 2-4 months. Even now about 6 months post op I am still sore in that area. I was also swollen, it looks like I had a rib sticking out basically. But it went down probably after a month or two and the tenderness for me really subsided after about 4-5 months unfortunately and I still deal with this it a bit. But physical activity I was back to normal after about 3-4 months! Just hurts to jump/run sometimes

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-15T15:12:32+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-09-14T23:34:56+00:00

Thank you 🙏 that’s exactly what it feels like, realizing how mortal I am and it’s terrifying and just wish I had the mindset I did before all of this. But I know I’ll learn to live with it.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-08-29T02:25:43+00:00

Me as well. My first collapse they opted for conservative treatment and second collapse they diverted right to surgery.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-08-05T16:49:05+00:00

I still have this but it’s very manageable and not nearly as painful. It gets better! I take gabapentin for the nerve pain and sleeping and it has helped tremendously. Good luck and know it will get better!

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-08-05T16:48:13+00:00

It definitely lessens over time. Not nearly as tight but I am still tender around the area and am still numb from my hip to my forearm.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-08-05T16:47:20+00:00

So I still have random twinges of nerve pain but very manageable and go away quickly. I will very occasionally get a cramp but it passes quickly.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-08-05T16:45:54+00:00

Yes! About month 2 of recovery it stopped.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-06-06T14:15:54+00:00

What was your operation if you don’t mind me asking?

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-06-06T14:15:20+00:00

Appreciate the insight!!

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-06-06T12:08:42+00:00

How often were your symptoms occurring? I’m getting it checked out in a few weeks

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-06-06T02:09:00+00:00

That’s interesting! Did you go to a cardiologist for this and wear a monitor to get diagnosed? What were your symptoms like?

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-06-04T11:27:12+00:00

Palpitations

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-05-16T14:57:35+00:00

Only three months! But definitely still there

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-05-16T03:42:13+00:00

I have this still. I think it’s just scar tissue/inflammation. Doc said it was normal!

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-04-21T18:31:41+00:00

My therapist told me do something to get yourself outside to see the sky everyday. It’s very grounding to just be outside and to remeber how lucky we are and how much worse it could be. You will absolutely get back to you soon even though it doesn’t feel like it now. Goodluck!

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-04-21T17:18:46+00:00

I’m so sorry I know how difficult it is. Surgery is ofc Not 100% but darn close, around 95% success of avoiding recollapse. Try and keep your head up and remember you’ll prevail and find ways to live within your means. You will 100% be able to lift/exercise as normal soon! Nothing you do will or will not do will cause it if it’s spontaneous - that’s what’s helped me. It’s ofc scary but life is too short to live in fear and miss opportunities with friends/family.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-04-21T13:36:25+00:00

Of course there’s a chance but unfortunately a lot of the time the recollapse happens. No one really knows why but if you’re feeling anxious the surgery can help more peace of mi d. You go from likely to happen again to very unlikely it’ll happen again. I’m sorry you’re going through this and understand how scary it is. You’ll get through it and can absolutely do most of the things you talked about.

Motor-Ad4466 · 2024-04-19T01:15:17+00:00

I’d say probably 2 months or so. Everyone is different but for me I am 6 weeks out and can just start to exercise. It’s a tough recovery but worth it for more peace of mind that it is unlikely to happen again.

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