Pneumonia-7 Days Post Op

[lappyloo 16]

I had my surgery 5/24, and the breathing was unbearable I guess from the gas. Finally on Tuesday I went to the ER because it was very painful to take deep breaths. They admitted me. They were concerned I had a clot in my lungs or pneumonia. To say the very least, this has been a horrifying experience! They released me last nite from hospital with indications that I may have pneumonia. I am on my way to my primary care dr so he can take care of me from here. He is the only one I trust at this point. I WAS SELF PAY SO I HAD MY SURGERY IN A SURGERY CENTER NOT THE HOSPITAL. I BEGGED THEM NOT TO LET ME LEAVE BECAUSE I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING ON THE DAY OF SURGERY, THEY STILL PUSHED ME OUT THE DOOR AT 5 PM. I HIGHLY SUGGEST IF YOU FEEL THIS WAY AFTER SURGERY, IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU SHOULD NOT GO HOME YET, DO NOT GO HOME. PLEASE GET ADMITTED SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THIS LONG BEFORE GETTING HELP. Of course pain from gas is normal, but if you feel that it may be a little more than expected, please make sure the dr's and nurses hear you loud and clear that you want help.

I do not post this to scare anyone, only so that nobody has to go through what I have been through this week. I hope the rest of my journey is a positive one from this day forward!

[tere1985 16]

I am suffering the same as you!! I also ended up in the ER!! I had my surgery on 5/25/12 I called my doctor because I was having trouble breathing he scolded me about not using the spirometer that I was suppose to have received the day of my surgery but they forgot to give me!! Thanks to that I was in the hospital 2 days having breathing treatments every 2-4 hours!! I have to admit that my doctor has been great he has been calling me on a daily basis and asking if he can do anything to help! I hope you get better soon!! Im still working on the breathing the pain is awful!

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[electronicart 120]

Sounds like you both have had a rough start! I hope you get to feeling better. You can put this behind you and be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

Ps. If your doctor isn't taking good care of you, get a second opinion!

[lappyloo 16]

I am suffering the same as you!! I also ended up in the ER!! I had my surgery on 5/25/12 I called my doctor because I was having trouble breathing he scolded me about not using the spirometer that I was suppose to have received the day of my surgery but they forgot to give me!! Thanks to that I was in the hospital 2 days having breathing treatments every 2-4 hours!! I have to admit that my doctor has been great he has been calling me on a daily basis and asking if he can do anything to help! I hope you get better soon!! Im still working on the breathing the pain is awful!

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I am so sorry, this has been awful. I sure do hope you get to feeling better fast!!!