And I cant put a finger on what exactly it is. Partly gas I think. The CO2 dissipated on the first day, but today I get these pains in my sides -- I can feel it moving upwards....a bit of belching, etc. Not sure what that is.

Also, feeling a little heavy in the chest today, and I have coughed up some thick green phlegm. I came home to two daughters with seine flu, so I am a little worried. I have asthma, very susceptible to bronchitis, and I cant cough this stuff out of the lungs right now. I have been taking airborne. I have a pot of water simmering on the stove, but my house is so big I am s=not sure how much that is helping.

I am feeling like I should be up and moving a little more today, but really,I am so sleepy -- I could easily take a nap!

Did you take the H1N1 vaccine??

Maybe ask the Dr. for it.

You really should see your GP. I had the same problem almost immediately after surgery, I also have asthma and get bronchitis at the drop of a hat. My GP said it was important for me not to be coughing right now, so I don't hurt the new hardware. You probably need antibiotics and cough medicine.