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How To Speed Up Recovery From Lung Surgery?

Type 2 diabetic, 35 yr smoker (until surgery) surprise cabg x 4 on 4-8-10. Lung drained 3x. Still having moderate aches and pains but having severe problem with chest sensitivity to clothing etc. Also feel uncomfortable lying on side and still some shortness of breath. Chest still painful over incision site and taking norco to alleviate pain as nothing else seems to help. Dr. has me returning to work in 2 weeks but don t know if I can handle it. I hear of people returning to work after 5-6 wks. Why am I taking so long to heal?                                                                  
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Your wound is healing slowly because of diabetes, to recover 4m this problem blood sugar levels should be in control.start yoga or lung exercises even it is painful, quit smoking completely,35 years smoking made ur recovery slow, hope I am helpful
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How To Speed Up Recovery From Lung Surgery?

Your wound is healing slowly because of diabetes, to recover 4m this problem blood sugar levels should be in control.start yoga or lung exercises even it is painful, quit smoking completely,35 years smoking made ur recovery slow, hope I am helpful