... Hi there. I had lung surgery about three months ago. I feel fully recovered, however had a dry cough for 9 weeks following surgery... ... (2 replies)

... well the cough itself is probably caused by the fluid. Not to scare you but fluid build up in the lungs may be a sign of congestive heart failure or pleural effusion. ... (2 replies)

... in late August. On the day of surgery I had a muscle spasm in my side. I told the Dr.'s..ect. no one seemed concerned that it would effect my surgery. Surgery went well, but Once I got to my room, I felt the muscle spasm coming back. ... (0 replies)

... The surgery is pretty significant yes that I can say. I had a "open thoracotomy" which they went in through the back to get to it. About 10" incision following the line of my shoulder blade. I did have surgery at a Major Medical facility, and was in the hospital for 5 days. Recovery is tough, I wont lie to you. ... (16 replies)

... earlier pneumonia and a decision was made to perform a right lower lobectomy. I definitely noticed a big difference in my breathing after this and the perpetual cough I initially had seemed to be kept to a minimum. ... (2 replies)