Breathing issues

[brandibandtosleeve2012 12]

I just had my revision from band to sleeve on Jan. 17th. Everything is moving along just fine but one issue I have is with taking deep breaths. I use the spirometer daily and it hurts to breathe in that deeply. Also, randomly with no warning throughout the day, i gasp for air. Just one or two huge gasps of air. Anyone else experienced this?

[missyhope 20]

Hi, I have experienced this and had Fluid on my lung. I would just check with your doctor and tell them how your feeling. I had to have my lung drained...

[brandibandtosleeve2012 12]

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it and will call doc in the morning.

[missyhope 20]

Your welcome, I am 2 months post op and this is the only problem I have had so far...

[bubles089 35]

You could have a small pulmonary embolus. If it goes on for to long call the dr. The spirometer is just for technique the number doesn't really Matter as much as taking the deep breaths and having a 3 Sec hold at the end of inspiration. To to help prevent pneumonia in the hospital from lung collapse. Walk walk walk that will help prevent it too. I am a respiratory therapist so we do Is with post op patients all the time

[brandibandtosleeve2012 12]

Thank you for your responses. It turned out to be ok. I got a breathing treatment and I felt better.