Uncomfortable Breathing

skyeblu79 · February 25, 2007

Hello, I was just banded on 2/20. I noticed after I started walking around that I was experiencing some shortness of breathe. I went back to my doctor on 2/22 and he checked my oxygen levels, lungs, and for any blood clots. He said that everything was fine and to practice my breathing exercises.

Now I notice today that if I take deep breathes it almost hurts. It is a weird feeling like I can't complete the breathe. My shortness of breathe when walking has improved. I can't really do the breathing exercises b/c I can't really take good deep breathes in? Sitting down breathing normally I feel fine.

Did anyone else have this problem? I am supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but I think I might just put it off a couple days. If I don't feel any better by tomorrow I will make an appointment to go to my general practitioner.

Thanks!!

nataliec · February 26, 2007

I was just banded on 2-14 and did experience the same thing. I just kept on trying to breathe as deep as I could (even though it was very hard) and eventually it became easier. But if it does continue to get worse, see your PCP re: possible Fluid in your lungs.

jport1975 · February 26, 2007

I just got banded on 2/12. I had the same worries and pain. the pain itself is from the cuts made to get in and place the band, it may not FEEL like the pain is near the cuts, but your body is basically healing the scar from each cut, it pulls and streches. you should be doing breathing excerises every hour, breathe in deep for a few times so it can stretch your scars out and keep your lungs stong.

skyeblu79 · February 26, 2007

Thanks for the post. I feel a lot better knowing this is normal. My doctor did check for a lot of things went I went back to him after surgery. I will keep doing the breathing machine they gave me...Maybe that will help. Thanks!!