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Marybetho 04-28-2012 08:56 AM

Robotic surgery
 
I had this surgery two years ago in Chicago. It went very well, had a tumor on the thymus which was the size of an orange. My recovery was uneventful although they were a little stingy with the pain meds if you ask me. They get nervous due to the MG, I think. I have not gone into remission though, as I had hoped and have seen no improvement in my symptoms. My new neuro says women my age (57) typically have the least improvement. Oh well. Good luck.

TexasRose 04-30-2012 01:27 PM

Robotic thymectomy
 
I just had a thymectomy via robotics a week ago. I was in the hospital overnight and discharged the next day. I didn't have a thymoma and the surgery was uneventful - all the thymus was removed (I have pictures!). I had little pain, mainly discomfort. I go for a follow-up next week, but have been out and about. Of course, my upper body is sore sometimes, but mostly I don't notice any pain. I am hoping I will go into remission. Since I also take meds for Lupus, I'd like to cut down on those.

Icrad1 11-15-2012 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Marybetho (Post 874276)
I had this surgery two years ago in Chicago. It went very well, had a tumor on the thymus which was the size of an orange. My recovery was uneventful although they were a little stingy with the pain meds if you ask me. They get nervous due to the MG, I think. I have not gone into remission though, as I had hoped and have seen no improvement in my symptoms. My new neuro says women my age (57) typically have the least improvement. Oh well. Good luck.

HI.....Which hospital???? Who was your surgeon???? who is your neurologist??? I go for my DaVinci Thymectomy in less than 3 weeks at UIC!!!!! I am 44 female!!!!!


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