Anyone else put on oxygen therapy after surgery?

[Renkoss 420]

I had Roun Y surgery on April 11th, and came home 4/13. My oxygen that was monitored on pulse oximeter kept going below 90, so they have me on oxygen therapy now. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm slightly concerned and a little down about this development. Does this mean I have to be on oxygen for the rest of my life? Am I going to have to have a rolling oxygen tank with me where ever I go?

[Cervidae 2,389]

Highly doubtful! Most likely the pain killers and anesthesia are both causing issues with oxygen intake. I had the same problem, and while I didn't use the oxygen while I was awake I did have to use it while I slept for the first two weeks. It wasn't exactly fun but the alternative is being low on oxygen which is not safe for your brain.

How are you feeling otherwise? I was a mess 4 days after surgery. I basically just slept for the entire day. Hang in there, it gets better, MUCH better, and soon!

[Renkoss 420]

Thanks Cervidae. This is Day 4 and I have to say I'm in a bit of pain today. The gas is beginning to be less rumbly, and I'm getting my liquids and Protein, and I'm trying to walk as much as possible (I have a split level house so I have stairs as well). I slept pretty well last night only waking once to use the bathroom. The weather is lovely today outside, so I may venture out to walk around the block just to get some fresh air and some exercise. I just hate that I have to wheel a stupid oxygen tank with me. It seems like you get rid of one thing and gain another. I don't have to wear my insulin pump anymore, but now I have a big oxygen tank that I have to take where ever I go! I'm still using insulin, but just a couple of shots a day for now. Body is obviously still responding to the trauma of surgery.

I know this will take time, and I am a rather impatient individual, but I'm trying to take it as it goes. Today seems like it may be a difficult day, but I'm not going to let it stop me from doing anything. I'm sore and I hurt, but I have a better life waiting for me and I'm going to go after it; one little step at a time!

[sunshine807 0]

Hi i also got sent home with oxygen mine always ran lpw even before surgery my doc never said anything about how low but my surgeon didnt like so i am in the same situation my doctor said hopefully after i lose some weight it will go up but if not ill need testing done to see why its so low ... i also hate this thing on my face all day and i dont even have the cart i have to carry mine in a case which is worse

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[Renkoss 420]

Hi i also got sent home with oxygen mine always ran lpw even before surgery my doc never said anything about how low but my surgeon didnt like so i am in the same situation my doctor said hopefully after i lose some weight it will go up but if not ill need testing done to see why its so low ... i also hate this thing on my face all day and i dont even have the cart i have to carry mine in a case which is worse

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Then you have a portable one. They didn't order mine to be portable. I have one loose oxygen tank in case I need it for being out and about and it started to slide where I have it resting and it hit my leg. Damn did it hurt!!! I hate these things.

Sorry you got sent home with one too.