Two days post op

[NeuroSurgNurse 17]

I was sleeved on 10-9-13. I also had the issue with taking in a deep breath. I found that doing the incentive spirometer helped so much. Even though it was difficult the first few tries, as I kept doing it the pain went away. The lungs and intercostal muscles get very lazy after being under anesthesia and we have to "wake" them back up. Also while you are doing this, make sure your are sitting upright and not lounged in the recliner etc. Hope this helps.