Posted by | Posted in *Surgery Updates, Interviews | Posted on 25-01-2010
Tags: Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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[Above: Video of Q&A with my surgeon about my upcoming thoracotomy/pleurectomy. Sorry about the low audio levels.]
I know a number of you are interested in some of the more clinical aspects of my surgery, so hopefully the video above and the Q&A below will answer some of your questions. For more information on exactly what the procedure is click here. If you’re wondering about anything at all related to this surgery or surgery in general, leave me a few lines in the comment section at the bottom of this page (click “Continue Reading” if you’re viewing this on my main page).
I know a lot about this surgery from experience with my last one–which was similar but less invasive–, from about 4 hours of questioning my MDs, and from hours of my own research. If you’re going to have this surgery, a similar surgery, or another major surgery I’d love to talk to you about your experiences and help you out in any way I can.
The following is a Q&A with my Pulmonologist via email.
Q: How long until my incision will be healed and can getting in/out of bed do any harm?
