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Breast pain after VATS surgery

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vickie15389
vickie15389

I am 2 weeks post op from having VATS surgery on right lung. All came out well- thankfully no cancer. However..in the last 4 days I have developed severe pain in right breast. I mean intense pain that has progressively gotten worse. Now it is painful even to the lightest touch. Post op pain meds are gone, but I had a few from a different procedure that I have been rationing out or I don’t know what I would have done. Using ice at night which helps but no relief in sight. I’m so very worried. My surgeon is 2 hours away and have played phone tag with his nurse practitioner for 2 days. I can’t take much more!  I’m afraid something has gone terribly wrong. I’ve receiced great advice here and hoping someone has has this dreadful experience and can offer some advice. I’m desperate!

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  • Peonygirl1
    Peonygirl1 vickie15389

    Posted

    Get yourself to the nearest emergency hospital! Your body is telling you that it is in big trouble! You may have an infection or whatever can happen after surgery. Get going your long term health may be in jeapordy if you don’t get professional help. Your dr has let you down and that is shameful!! Deal with this now Vickie and I sure hope all will turn out well. I am really sorry you are in so much pain. Fight for your well being!! 
    • vickie15389
      vickie15389 Peonygirl1

      Posted

      Thank you. Things are continuing to decline. Tonight has not been good. I will be going to the ER tomorrow if no change.  I am so distraught.  This has not been a good year for me and now this. I’m generally very positive person but this has really got me down. Thanks for responding 
  • Peonygirl1
    Peonygirl1 vickie15389

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    Hi Vickie, dealing with pain is just plain depressing, exhausting and scary. Don’t feel quilty for the feelings you are experiencing. Anyone who has faced constant pain understands what you are going thru. I am so happy you are going to the ER. Face this head on, you are fighting for your health! You can do this Vicky. Sending a bouquet of hugs your way. 
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