For a while after the surgery, you will not be able to drive or lift anything heavy. You will also feel tired and in pain for a few weeks.

You will need to learn how to care for your surgical wound. You will need to avoid any type of smoke coming from cigarettes, fires, chemical fumes, environmental pollution etc.

 You will need follow up visits and x-rays periodically to ensure that the disease is not returning. Usually every 6 months for every five years.

In most cases, you will need to quit smoking, exercising more and start eating a healthy balanced diet.

You may need to perform breathing exercises to enhance lung function and prevent any complications with pneumonia.

Patients have been known to experience anxiety or depression and may need to participate in support health groups.

Some patients need pain medication and therapies, bronchodilators, steroid inhalers and antibiotics.