Post operative pain

I have just got home after 7 days in hospital after bottom and middle lobe resection due to a carcinoid tumour blocking bronchial to right lung, obviosly I am fit to discharge from hospital but the pain is almost unbearable, a tight band under breast towards the bank and deep inside tightness and burning , advice help please 

thanks you Dawn

  • I'm no nurse or trained medic , but if l were you I'd phone the local A & E  NOW and tell them what's happening ... better to be safe then sorry .... let us know how you go ... don't worry about phoning them , 

    Please don't delay ... Chrissie x

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    Hi Dawn,

    I am so sorry to hear of the troubles that you are having since you arrived home. Like Chrissie, I am not a medic, just another cancer pilgrim, but it sounds as if you may need stronger medication. Chrissie has given you good advice but I would add 2 more options - you will know which will work best for you.

    1) You can phone A & E as Chrissie has suggested. 2) You can contact your GP and tell them how you are feeling - if need be, ask for a home visit. 3) You can phone your surgeon's secretary and ask for advice.

    Pain can be controlled, although the stronger your pain killers are, the more drowsy you'll feel. I do hope that you can find a solution to ease your pain.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx