I remembered I owed a report on my lung test!
I am pleased to report that my sense that my breathing had improved has been borne out by empirical tests.
Improved breathing was one of the very first things I noticed post surgery, very early after coming out of the anesthetic in ICU, and was one of my primary goals for even undergoing the procedure.
Here are some results from my respiratory tests late in December.
Remember the percentages are "of expected" for my health condition and age (I am a life-long non-smoker).
Pre-surgery test date is January 2021, so approximately a year prior.
Total volume (total capacity) changed from 58% to 76%
Residual volume (the amount left in the lungs after an exhale, thought of as "reserve capacity") changed from 31% to 71%
There were a couple more, but I don't have those results handy.
All in all, a great improvement in breathing and one I notice every day.
These improvements alone have made my life better and I breathe much more easily.
So far, worth it!
I am pleased to report that my sense that my breathing had improved has been borne out by empirical tests.
Improved breathing was one of the very first things I noticed post surgery, very early after coming out of the anesthetic in ICU, and was one of my primary goals for even undergoing the procedure.
Here are some results from my respiratory tests late in December.
Remember the percentages are "of expected" for my health condition and age (I am a life-long non-smoker).
Pre-surgery test date is January 2021, so approximately a year prior.
Total volume (total capacity) changed from 58% to 76%
Residual volume (the amount left in the lungs after an exhale, thought of as "reserve capacity") changed from 31% to 71%
There were a couple more, but I don't have those results handy.
All in all, a great improvement in breathing and one I notice every day.
These improvements alone have made my life better and I breathe much more easily.
So far, worth it!
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