Barely Breathing

Jen_IM · January 31, 2011

I was banded on 1/25 and I am doing pretty good, I had a set back that put me back in the hospital for another night but my recovery is moving right along now. I do find that my chest feels really tight and I have a hard time breathing (beyond the hurts when I take a deep breath), this is worse when I lay down. Has anyone else had this issue?

mommycld · January 31, 2011

I was banded on 1/25 and I am doing pretty good, I had a set back that put me back in the hospital for another night but my recovery is moving right along now. I do find that my chest feels really tight and I have a hard time breathing (beyond the hurts when I take a deep breath), this is worse when I lay down. Has anyone else had this issue?

Some degree of difficulty is expected... however, you've got to keep ahead of bronchitis/pneumonia by faithfully practicing your respiratory hygiene. :unsure:

Every hour, use the incentive spirometer from the hospital (if you don't have one... slowly/deeply inhale and exhale through pursed lips) use a small pillow/rolled towel to splint your abdomen. In addition, breathe deeply and cough a few times... try doing this after you've had a pain med, when it's not as painful.

Walking around will also help loosen secretions and aerate your lungs.

I KNOW it's some unpleasant stuff, but it sure beats getting pneumonia!!!:juggle:

Best of luck... let me know how you're doing

mommycld · January 31, 2011

I was banded on 1/25 and I am doing pretty good, I had a set back that put me back in the hospital for another night but my recovery is moving right along now. I do find that my chest feels really tight and I have a hard time breathing (beyond the hurts when I take a deep breath), this is worse when I lay down. Has anyone else had this issue?

Some degree of difficulty is expected... however, you've got to keep ahead of bronchitis/pneumonia by faithfully practicing your respiratory hygiene. :unsure:

Every hour, use the incentive spirometer from the hospital (if you don't have one... slowly/deeply inhale and exhale through pursed lips) use a small pillow/rolled towel to splint your abdomen. In addition, breathe deeply and cough a few times... try doing this after you've had a pain med, when it's not as painful.

Walking around will also help loosen secretions and aerate your lungs.

I KNOW it's some unpleasant stuff, but it sure beats getting pneumonia!!!:juggle:

Best of luck... let me know how you're doing