Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I wish to take issue with the quick bounce back from the biopsy surgery. I went into the surgery with a BMI of 25 and in good health but for the lung issue. I am sure each individual responds differently but I for one took several months (6 to be exact) to get back to my normal self. In fact, several contacts I know who also had their biopsies done at the Univ of Washington in Seattle concur that they, too, had greater recovery times. Perhaps recovery times are affected by the type of procedure done and well the location where it is performed. Our procedure was arthroscopic during which time cuts were made into the chest (to allow for for camera, surgical instruments and a chest tube needed for drainage) through which the lung tested was initially deflated so that the biopsy could be taken and then once re-inflated checked regularly for leakage. Hospital stays were typically 2-3 days. How does this measure up to others on this site who have had a similar procedure? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Mike, I agree with you. I think the majority have had experiences closer to yours. Recovery time can be looooong after a lung biopsy whether its VATS or open lung biopsy. In theory one should be able to bounce right back. However that does not take into consideration that our lungs are already compromised and that our bodies are depleted by lack of oxygen and stress. I always get nervous when someone comes on and says that their doctor said they should be back to normal in a week or less after a lung biopsy. If you do nothing but read the experiences here, someone would know that is rarely the case. The norm is a much longer recovery time. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:33:09 PMSubject: biopsy recovery time I wish to take issue with the quick bounce back from the biopsy surgery. I went into the surgery with a BMI of 25 and in good health but for the lung issue. I am sure each individual responds differently but I for one took several months (6 to be exact) to get back to my normal self. In fact, several contacts I know who also had their biopsies done at the Univ of Washington in Seattle concur that they, too, had greater recovery times. Perhaps recovery times are affected by the type of procedure done and well the location where it is performed. Our procedure was arthroscopic during which time cuts were made into the chest (to allow for for camera, surgical instruments and a chest tube needed for drainage) through which the lung tested was initially deflated so that the biopsy could be taken and then once re-inflated checked regularly for leakage. Hospital stays were typically 2-3 days. How does this measure up to others on this site who have had a similar procedure? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Mike I was in the hospital from Wednesday through Sunday. My recovery....oh I don't know how to define that. At least fairly strong pain at the locations of the lung from which the chunks were taken for 4 months or so. Still I get some pain both externally from the incisions and internally from the sites of the biopsies and its been nearly two years. Nothing significant, but its just an invasive procedure. > > I wish to take issue with the quick bounce back from the biopsy surgery. I went into the surgery with a BMI of 25 and in good health but for the lung issue. I am sure each individual responds differently but I for one took several months (6 to be exact) to get back to my normal self. In fact, several contacts I know who also had their biopsies done at the Univ of Washington in Seattle concur that they, too, had greater recovery times. Perhaps recovery times are affected by the type of procedure done and well the location where it is performed. Our procedure was arthroscopic during which time cuts were made into the chest (to allow for for camera, surgical instruments and a chest tube needed for drainage) through which the lung tested was initially deflated so that the biopsy could be taken and then once re-inflated checked regularly for leakage. Hospital stays were typically 2-3 days. How does this measure up to others on this > site who have had a similar procedure? > > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I for one at my local hospital, had my lung collapse not once but twice after and got to spend three total more 3 day stays in the hospital, the last one because the lung started to deflate and than went back up after 3days. So a total of nine days in hospital. However I would do it again, as I found out what exactly I had. CarrollI wish to take issue with the quick bounce back from the biopsy surgery. I went into the surgery with a BMI of 25 and in good health but for the lung issue. I am sure each individual responds differently but I for one took several months (6 to be exact) to get back to my normal self. In fact, several contacts I know who also had their biopsies done at the Univ of Washington in Seattle concur that they, too, had greater recovery times. Perhaps recovery times are affected by the type of procedure done and well the location where it is performed. Our procedure was arthroscopic during which time cuts were made into the chest (to allow for for camera, surgical instruments and a chest tube needed for drainage) through which the lung tested was initially deflated so that the biopsy could be taken and then once re-inflated checked regularly for leakage. Hospital stays were typically 2-3 days. How does this measure up to others on this site who have had a similar procedure? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 > I agree that all recovery is not all rapid. I had a fairly rapid one myself. I had mine done at the VA in Milwaukee, WI May/08 thru the rt chest 2 incisions. One for the camera and removal of the tissue and tumor I had and the other for the drain. I was in the hospital for 3 days. 1 in ICU. The 1 I had the problem healing with was the drain. It took about 4 weeks. The pain in my chest I felt for about a month or so and hurt whenever I moved or laid on that side. Breathe wel and Have a Great Day, Tom > > > I wish to take issue with the quick bounce back from the biopsy surgery. I went into the surgery with a BMI of 25 and in good health but for the lung issue. I am sure each individual responds differently but I for one took several months (6 to be exact) to get back to my normal self. In fact, several contacts I know who also had their biopsies done at the Univ of Washington in Seattle concur that they, too, had greater recovery times. Perhaps recovery times are affected by the type of procedure done and well the location where it is performed. Our procedure was arthroscopic during which time cuts were made into the chest (to allow for for camera, surgical instruments and a chest tube needed for drainage) through which the lung tested was initially deflated so that the biopsy could be taken and then once re-inflated checked regularly for leakage. Hospital stays were typically 2-3 days. How does this measure up to others on this > site who have had a similar procedure? > > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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