To sneeze or not to sneeze...

[Wimic 1]

Am I the only one who is/ was nervous about sneezing post-op? I've felt it coming on a few times and do my best to not let it come out. I'm nervous that the jolt to my diaphragm will hurt :smile: anyone have any input??

Thanks!

W

[BetsyB 9]

I never have viewed sneezing as optional--when I have to do it, I have to do it.

But you're right, it can be uncomfortable postop. I always tried to splint my abdomen (press a pillow or my hands against it) before a cough or sneeze; it helps.

[toodypie 0]

I was terrified of sneezing, too! But it didn't even hurt when I sneezed. Maybe I was lucky...but my fear was much worse than it actually turned out to be! :smile:

[zeniada 9]

coughing and sneezing post op have been a very painful thing to do for me, thats why i hold on to my port site very well or use a pillow before i sneeze or cough it helps a little.

[Wimic 1]

I found coughing bad immediately after surgery but that subsided for me when my port stitches started to heal. I can flex those tummy muscles now with minimal pain so that's what I'm attributing it to. I'm sure I'll have to sneeze sooner or later... Fingers crossed that it doesn't hurt! Eek!!