Shortness of breath

[sill21 69]

Anyone experience shortness of breath when doing regular activities? I'm one week post op and I thought it would be gone by now.

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[sill21 69]

Guys! Help!

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[Koala427 3]

Are you anxious?

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[ohhthisjourney 8]

Yes I had shortness of breath, use your spirometer. When I first went to the gym I thought I would die. Take deep breaths get those lungs opened up

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[addibrk2 4]

I am 10 days post op and I was the same. It's getting better though. Make sure you're getting your fluids and Protein. I felt like that helped me. I still get super tired after going to the store or something like that. But last week I was weak and couldn't hardly take a shower without having to rest!

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[Koala427 3]

Shortness of breath can be a sign of a pulmonary emboli. I would call your surgeon.

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[goldenbarbie 329]

Make sure you are hydrated. I had the same problem up to 2 days ago. I met with my surgeon for my follow up appointment and he sent me to the ER once he realized why I felt that way. He said typically I would feel tired my first week but lack of fluids will heavily cause the shortness of breath, weak feeling, etc.

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[DillThePill 18]

I don't want to be an alarmist but you should take this seriously. I had a pulmonary embolism (not related to this surgery). I could have died. The leading cause of death from bariatric surgery is due to blood clots, which cause embolism, among other things.

Are you on blood thinners? My surgeon puts all of his patients on blood thinners for two weeks. I don't know if that is typical. (I'm on them for longer because of my history.)