diaphragm nerve cut

[wordman1]

I had a double bypass a year ago and the nerve to the left lung was cut. I can barely breath and have a great amount of pain. I was told that it could not be repaired, my quality of life is very poor. I can't walk but only a few feet and have to rest.Is there anything that can be done legaly?


This discussion is related to Paralyzed diaphram.

[maggiemag]

I am sorry you have had this complication.  I don't think it is uncommon.  If the problem is just on one side, then a plication may help.  Your pulmonologist should know this, and if they don't, find another pulmo.

[JB6954]

I have an elevated diaphram also. They don't know why I have it but I have had it for a number of years. I went through a number of tests early on but they were never able to find the cause. I mainly get winded easily with exertion. I am also overweight and have some asthma which dosen't help. My lung capacity tests have decreased over the past couple of years and I am due to see my pulmonologist in about a month. Recent CT scan of lung was negative. I wonder if plication would be helpful to me (I am 55)