Shortness Of Breath?

[Stephanie 49]

Is it normal to have shortness of breath a week after surgery?

[Lebim 381]

No, call your surgeon

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

no call now

or go to the er

[Stephanie 49]

I did. She is calling me back after she talks to two others. It happens when I am walking around doing little things and getting ready. Also walk up my steps.

[kisersassy 369]

not normal at all

[Stephanie 49]

The nurse told me to come down to the we and get blood work and a chest x-ray done.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

The nurse told me to come down to the we and get blood work and a chest x-ray done.

glad you called, let us know when you can

[BBdoodle 483]

Not normal.... I'm glad you contacted your doctor... please keep up posted. Some shortness of breath on excertion is normal for anyone but if you are getting it without excertion, you doctor needs to know.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Keep us updated!!

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[juditha 48]

Hope things are ok - it was very good that u called!!

[worm2872 635]

Steph, you ok?

[Stephanie 49]

Well I got back from the hospital it was just because my lungs were not opening fully. Gotta use this breathing thing to work on it. Now I just got another call saying they want me to come down over night because my electrolytes are low.

[kiwiladydee 402]

The breathing machine really helps!!! I'm sure a few iv's of Fluid will make you feel better.

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[Stephanie 49]

Yeah when I first got it they said to use it before meals and before bed. I just take deep breaths and try to reach a number. Now they want me to do this thing every 5-10 mins.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Hoping they get you fixed up. Some of the lobes of your lungs aren't fully opening and getting air in. So doing the breathing exercises with that thing will help open them up. I have asthma and have been practicing with that pre op to keep my lungs open. I am just so glad you went to the Doc. I was so worried for you. If they give you some IV fluids that will really help you feel better. Gentle Hugs