Chest pain?

[RetroGirl 210]

I'm 2 weeks post op and since yesterday I've got a strage feeling in my chest, especially in the mornings. It's hard to describe, but it happens when I inhale air into my lungs, like... they don't have enough room to expand? I didn't expierience anything like that earlier on. Also, it kind of gets better throughout the day.

I wouldn't call it a pain but it's definitely a discomfort. Anyone knows if this is normal?

[joseph737 11]

I felt this exact same feeling. They gave me some plastic thing with a ball inside to use to stenghten my breath. I did it a few times a day. Also that chest pain might also be gas. To be on the safe side, you really should talk with your doctor, it's always the best choice. Tell your doctor how you feel.

It was an inhaler excersize breathing thing I used. I'm sorry I don't know the name of it.

[Need4Change 26]

You could be developing pneumonia. It's definitely worth mentioning to your surgeon.

[Pejela 45]

I'm 2 weeks post op and since yesterday I've got a strage feeling in my chest, especially in the mornings. It's hard to describe, but it happens when I inhale air into my lungs, like... they don't have enough room to expand? I didn't expierience anything like that earlier on. Also, it kind of gets better throughout the day.

I wouldn't call it a pain but it's definitely a discomfort. Anyone knows if this is normal?

you must see your doctor immediately you are still at risk for clots and embolism can be fatal please please see your doctor

[Pejela 45]

I felt this exact same feeling. They gave me some plastic thing with a ball inside to use to stenghten my breath. I did it a few times a day. Also that chest pain might also be gas. To be on the safe side, you really should talk with your doctor, it's always the best choice. Tell your doctor how you feel.

It was an inhaler excersize breathing thing I used. I'm sorry I don't know the name of it.

it's called an spirometer or something like that

[RetroGirl 210]

Man, that sure sounds scary.

I'll go to my doctor's office today...

[RetroGirl 210]

Well, I couldn't reach my doctor today so I went do the ER. I was given chest Xray and the abdominal ultrasound, and nothing seemed wrong, my HR, BP and saturation were also fine. They ruled out pneumonia and the doctor didn't seem very concerned about the blood clots. I'm still having some doubts tough... From what I read, you can't rule out blood clots with Xray. I guess I'll see how I feel tomorrow.

[joseph737 11]

I'm glad you went to the ER. I remember having pain in my lungs after surgery. It will go away. It always hurt when I took a full breath. Its from surgery. But going to ur Dr to make sure is always the best choice, your doctor knows everything about you so getting your doctor's approval is your best assurance.

[joseph737 11]

I would call and book an appointment with your doctor, I really hope u get better. Don't get too worried.

[RetroGirl 210]

Thank you! I'll see my doc on Monday.

[TJBintheOC 104]

I had the same thing. It resolves itself. I was scared thinking I can't take a huge breath..what's constricted. It's the surgery. Organs were moved and "jostled" around. It'll be ok. Good luck. ❤️

[Emily9654 12]

I had it and my doc said from all the gas..they pump a lot into you to do the surgery.

My doc prescribed GAS-x strips, I had 1-2 about every couple of hours until my symptoms subsided

And the I use Pepcid AC chewable on a daily basis now,

[laurabarto26 4]

I also have this feeling. It started in my chest and went into my shoulder blades. I went to the doctor and they said there wasn't anything wrong with my heart (thank god!) but it could be gallbladder issues or just eating too quickly. Since my appt I have made a point to eat even slower than o already was and i haven't had the pain since.

[Teddy Rey 10]

It sounds like gas, I get that same feeling daily in the morning and sometimes at night as well. Walking and deep breathing help me. I feel like its gas so I take gas x strips

[RetroGirl 210]

@joseph737, it seems you were right. My doctor recommended exercises with a bottle and a straw (similar to what you described).

Anyway, the feeling is gone so I guess I freaked out a little bit, but it was still worth going to the doctor's office, as he said I obviously lost some weight.