My right phrenic nerve is paralized a dr from new jersey seems to have good sucess repairing it is this for real or is that an internet myth?

Not a myth: There are surgical treatments available to improve lung function in patients with unilateral (one sided) phrenic nerve paralysis. None of the procedures is 100% effective and all have potential complications. The risks and benefits must be carefully weighed. The more impaired your breathing is, the more potential benefit you can get. Start by discussing this w. your PCP.

This is an actual tx: However it doesn't fix all the problems that phrenic nerve injury can result in. At this time there is only treatment that can restore the innervation to the diaphragm on that side. It's achieved by using an intercostal nerve graft and an electrical pacer to engage the diaphragm. The graft can take approximately 6 months to develop. The location of the injury may be relevant to this discussion.

Would be cautious: Since I have contact with many post-op complications, including focal phrenic nerve paralysis, I must say that I have NEVER heard of any successful surgical success. Most of these problems do spontaneously improve over a few months. It is best to wait this out, as risk of further surgery in area could cause scarring and irreversible problems.