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Deb
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I had my left lower lobe removed in 1983 BEFORE they diagnosed my CF. In hindsight I was told that they probably could have saved the lung with intensive IV therapy.
<br />Over the years every time I got pneumonia it was in the remaining left lobe. Then in 2010 the LL kept collapsing. I went to National Jewish and they told me the lung was full of infection and was more of a hindrance than a help. Plus they were concerned that eventually the infection would move over to my right lung.
<br />In July of 2010 I had the rest of the left lung removed. One week in the hospital and 3 1/2 weeks total until I was back at work full time. My lung function did not change--meaning that the left lung was not functioning any way.
<br />I am now exercising daily to build up my right lung and keep it as healthy as possible. I got short of breath pretty easily after the surgery, but now thanks to working out I am doing much better.
<br />Over the years every time I got pneumonia it was in the remaining left lobe. Then in 2010 the LL kept collapsing. I went to National Jewish and they told me the lung was full of infection and was more of a hindrance than a help. Plus they were concerned that eventually the infection would move over to my right lung.
<br />In July of 2010 I had the rest of the left lung removed. One week in the hospital and 3 1/2 weeks total until I was back at work full time. My lung function did not change--meaning that the left lung was not functioning any way.
<br />I am now exercising daily to build up my right lung and keep it as healthy as possible. I got short of breath pretty easily after the surgery, but now thanks to working out I am doing much better.