Hi everyone,

I am looking for some answers about recovery after a DaVinci robotic thymectomy. I am 3 weeks post-op and am feeling pretty well. I haven't had a surgery follow-up yet, so am left wondering about the questions below. If anyone has an answer to any of these questions, I would so much appreciate hearing your experiences!

1. Exercise – Any restrictions on that? When to do stretching exercises like yoga? I have been walking.

2. I feel a pulling sensation in my upper abdomen when I lift heavy things. Is this normal and related to healing or should I stop what I'm doing?

3. Are muscles usually damaged during this procedure and, if so, can I expect them to heal eventually?

4. The incision scars are flattening, but I still feel a small lump under each incision. Does this go away or is this scar tissue?

5. When can I use silicone scar removal pads?

6. How long does it take to fully heal from this surgery, on average?

I know everyone is different, but I would just like to hear about someone else's experience with surgery. Thanks so much!

TexasRose