Stephanie- I understand your anxiousness towards the procedure 100%. I didnt have the thorascopic, i had the sternoatmy which is breaking the breastbone completely apart. And at that, It really wasnt tooo painful, with the medication that was administered while in the hospital, and even out of the hospital.
I cant tell you how long youll be in the hospital, yet I assume if everything goes well, maybe 2-3 days?

I was in for a week or little longer, my lungs started to collapse for some reason, dont really remember.

Yet Im sure youll do fine! And it wont be as painful as you think, just make sure if you are in pain, you tell the nurse, and she will help you out.

Do you know if you have a thymoma? It should be worth it, if you do. I never knew i did, and i even had a CT scan, and it didnt show, yet when my surgeon went in, it was huge.

So i wish you luck, and dont be nervous, which i know is easier said than done for sure..


Good luck!