What to expect from stage 1 lung cancer surgery and recovery?

I was recently diagnosed with stage I non-small cell lung cancer. My doctor explained that surgery is typically the main treatment at this stage, with the goal of completely removing the cancer from my lung. Since the cancer hasn't spread to other parts of my body, this early stage treatment can often be curative. But— I also have asthma — the malignancy was discovered via a bronchoscopy that precipitated a week long asthma attack and I don’t think I could make it thru the surgery without coughing uncontrollably and prolonging recovery. I’m trying to learn more about what to expect and would love to hear from others who've been through similar treatment. • If you had surgery for stage I non-small cell lung cancer, what was your recovery experience like? • What advice or tips do you wish you had known before your surgery? Thanks for sharing your experiences with me.