Riding with one lung question

navsnipe

navsnipe

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I recently had my left lung removed due to cancer. It was only three days ago but I am looking forward to riding again eventually.

Does anybody here have experience or know someone who has experience on recovering and riding with one lung.

I had always been on the fence about e-bikes but now they may make more sense.


Cancer sucks!
 
navsnipe said:
I recently had my left lung removed due to cancer. It was only three days ago but I am looking forward to riding again eventually.

Does anybody here have experience or know someone who has experience on recovering and riding with one lung.

I had always been on the fence about e-bikes but now they may make more sense.


Cancer sucks!
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I’ve run into this before. I would make sure you get a full powered ebike and possibly a range extender. There is hope of many awesome rides ahead here for sure.

Stop by the shop and ride a few when conditions allow. We have a lot of e-bikes on hand.

J
 
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Thank you for the support!!!
I'm hoping to get back on my non powered bikes. I'm 59 and my doctors are very happy with my progress in this very short time. I know it will take a lot of time to recover but I am plugging along. I'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

If you guys know of anybody in a similar situation that can share their success stories I'd really appreciate it.
 
navsnipe said:
Thank you for the support!!!
I'm hoping to get back on my non powered bikes. I'm 59 and my doctors are very happy with my progress in this very short time. I know it will take a lot of time to recover but I am plugging along. I'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

If you guys know of anybody in a similar situation that can share their success stories I'd really appreciate it.
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You’re not even out of the hospital and you’re plotting your next ride?!?! Hell yeah! I’ve gotta feeling you’re gonna be just fine.
 
It goes without saying, but make sure to consult with a pulmonologist. I have ~75% lung capacity on a good day (extensive scaring from childhood asthma/illness). Your body will adjust to reduced capacity, though if you were accustomed to riding with 'normal' racers who are in good health, well, that will change somewhat.
 
Karate Monkey said:
It goes without saying, but make sure to consult with a pulmonologist. I have ~75% lung capacity on a good day (extensive scaring from childhood asthma/illness). Your body will adjust to reduced capacity, though if you were accustomed to riding with 'normal' racers who are in good health, well, that will change somewhat.
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Thank you for the honest feedback. I am no racer these days but I will push myself. It will be a while before I am on a bike again. I'm planning and keeping that goal.

I will find out about my pathology next week which will decide if there is any after treatment like chemo or radiation.

I have a few doctor's on my team and I am definitely consulting with them about everything.
 
navsnipe said:
Thank you for the support!!!
I'm hoping to get back on my non powered bikes. I'm 59 and my doctors are very happy with my progress in this very short time. I know it will take a lot of time to recover but I am plugging along. I'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

If you guys know of anybody in a similar situation that can share their success stories I'd really appreciate it.
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Not one lung, but my last few pulmonary function tests showed 53-57% capacity post chemo, pulmonary embolism, chest tubes…. All the fun stuff. Anyway, I rode like that for about 10 years and pretty much every ride was miserable especially the hilly ones. My doctor’s insistence on just accepting my “new normal” just didn’t resonate with me.

Thankfully e-bikes became a thing. Riding can be fun again.
 
Wishing you a strong recovery. No direct experience, but you're not alone, many riders adapt and keep rolling. E-bikes can be a great tool. You got this mate!
 
Holy cow just came to say wishing you a strong recovery it will be hard to beat that positivity when you’re already planning your rides from your hospital bed.

Oh yeah and f*ck cancer. !
 
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