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maryaz
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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Air Pocket: How common and what to expect Reply with quote
My husband finally got to come home today after his surgery on May 16th. Took him longer than some to get his chest tube out. He looks and sounds good. He is tired and it shows. He didn't come home on oxygen but still could need. He did not take any pain meds yesterday or today, yet.

There is an air pocket yet in his lung. If he gets 'real' sob he is to call 911 and get to the ER. Can you explain this to me better.

How common is this?

Does it happen this way a lot?

I think it has created a little anxiety for all of us. Is this not uncommon and may just take time. I really don't know what I want to ask and so just tell me what you can on this subject of the air pocket. I guess the RT saw it a couple days ago and someone saw it on the x-ray this morning.

I did do some looking online and that sort of concerned me. It is not good to have a collapsed lung.

Hope some of you have some input.

Bill: if you are reading, my husband had a longer stay for don't be conerned that it was to do with pain. Took longer with the chest tube and could well be from the radiation as he had at least 35 treatments. I am thinking of your upcoming surgery and will watch for your posts. Smile
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ki4ncw
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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Air Pocket: How common and what to expect Reply with quote
Mary,

Yes I'm reading. I go tomorrow to do all the preop stuff. I was wondering is he having to stay in bed now that he is home or is he able to go around the house normally?

Bill
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maryaz
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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Air Pocket: How common and what to expect Reply with quote
Hi Bill; He is tired but he can get around pretty normal. He is moving slower than usual. Keep in mind he has been thru a lot of chemo and radiation before surgery. He is 66. If I remember you are not 50 yet.

My husband is in good shape for his age and that is a benefit compared to people that are not active. I think for what you are asking, I would have a pretty good answer if he had not been in hospital so long with the chest tube. My answer is not bad but I think he would drag a little less if not so many days.

We feel really good about where he is at. As for my questions, I just like to understand and find out what is normal and not.

He was told he could drive as long as not on prescription pain meds. He is not feeling like doing that but just to convey to you his condition.

I sure hope all goes real well for you. I just like to know what to expect and so I can relate to your asking. Remember, everyone is different. Never count on anything but at least you have some input. I am going offline and will check back a little later. I need a nap! Laughing
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pbj11
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PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:34 am    Post subject: Re: Air Pocket: How common and what to expect Reply with quote
Hi Mary,

I honestly have never heard of an air pocket. This sounds like a question for Dr. West over at CancerGRACE.org. If anyone would know, he'd be the person.

Good luck.

PBJ
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koikkeril
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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:22 am    Post subject: Re: Air Pocket: How common and what to expect Reply with quote
Hi Mary,
I have been reading your post and I am glad that your husband is home with you now and improving.
I have also not heard of an air pocket. My husband last year had the tube removed but no complications after, just the slow healing process to go through.
PJB advised me to contact Dr West on some other questions at one point and I found the site valuable with the information provided. I am sure he can answer your questions and it would be good let us know your results, we wait to hear from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your husband, koik
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