Restricted breathing, walking and fatigue/malaise

[HopefullXOXOXO 73]

Sleeved 5/3 and I haven’t been able to take a deep breath or talk loud since. Of course, I am breathing, just hurts in center of chest if I try to take a deep breath. I’ve been too tired to do the walking. I did finally walk for 10 minutes today but had to stop and rest twice. Nothing but Tylenol since 5/4 but still feeling weak and mentally foggy. Any thoughts appreciated! I am 65 so I’ve been chalking it up to my age.

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Sleeved 5/3 and I haven’t been able to take a deep breath or talk loud since. Of course, I am breathing, just hurts in center of chest if I try to take a deep breath. I’ve been too tired to do the walking. I did finally walk for 10 minutes today but had to stop and rest twice. Nothing but Tylenol since 5/4 but still feeling weak and mentally foggy. Any thoughts appreciated! I am 65 so I’ve been chalking it up to my age.

Are you using your spirometer? That helped me breath better and deeper after surgery. It helps the lungs to clear also so pneumonia doesn’t set in. I used mine for 2 weeks after surgery.

[HopefullXOXOXO 73]

They put some blue thing in my bag to go home with me that looks like some breathing thing. They either didn’t show me how to use it or I don’t remember. . I tried breathing hard in order to push what’s inside up the tube but I can’t get it to budge. Am I doing it wrong? How long and how often am I supposed to be doing this? 5 minutes 3 times a day for instance?

[WildcatGirl71 81]

They put some blue thing in my bag to go home with me that looks like some breathing thing. They either didn’t show me how to use it or I don’t remember. . I tried breathing hard in order to push what’s inside up the tube but I can’t get it to budge. Am I doing it wrong? How long and how often am I supposed to be doing this? 5 minutes 3 times a day for instance?

You suck in and the goal is to get the ball to the top - do it at least 10xs a day.

[WildcatGirl71 81]

You suck in and the goal is to get the ball to the top - do it at least 10xs a day.

Oh and make yourself cough after you do each breath. It helps break up anything in your lungs. That’s what my nurses told me.

[HopefullXOXOXO 73]

Oh and make yourself cough after you do each breath. It helps break up anything in your lungs. That’s what my nurses told me.

Thank you SO much!!! I was doing it wrong. Thank God for you and this forum! You would think they would have put instructions with it into my bag to go home from the hospital. Nope. I’ve already lost a few days but I’ll do what I can. I’m sure this is also why I’m so tired and foggy. I really appreciate your help!

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Thank you SO much!!! I was doing it wrong. Thank God for you and this forum! You would think they would have put instructions with it into my bag to go home from the hospital. Nope. I’ve already lost a few days but I’ll do what I can. I’m sure this is also why I’m so tired and foggy. I really appreciate your help!

You’re so very welcome! It really helps strengthen your lungs! Pray you’re feeling better soon.

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Thank you SO much!!! I was doing it wrong. Thank God for you and this forum! You would think they would have put instructions with it into my bag to go home from the hospital. Nope. I’ve already lost a few days but I’ll do what I can. I’m sure this is also why I’m so tired and foggy. I really appreciate your help!

Hey, how are you feeling?

[HopefullXOXOXO 73]

11 minutes ago, WildcatGirl71 said:

Hey, how are you feeling?

Thank you for asking WildcatGirl71. Since using the spirometer I'm doing much better. Was able to walk 1 mile yesterday and today. I still feel some restriction but it's much better than it was so I'll continue using it until I'm told not to. I'm officially 6 days out and didn't even take any Tylenol today. I'm not saying there isn't pain, but not enough I need pain meds. I'm doing much better than I expected to be at this point.

Edited May 10, 2018 by HopefullXOXOXO

[TropicalBeachDoll 70]

Take it easy your still healing

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Thank you for asking WildcatGirl71. Since using the spirometer I'm doing much better. Was able to walk 1 mile yesterday and today. I still feel some restriction but it's much better than it was so I'll continue using it until I'm told not to. I'm officially 6 days out and didn't even take any Tylenol today. I'm not saying there isn't pain, but not enough I need pain meds. I'm doing much better than I expected to be at this point.

Awesome!! Glad your pain is subsiding and you’re able to breathe better. Walking is great to break up that gas pain. Mine was horrible. Took about a week and a half for it to finally go away.

[Gundy 139]

Sleeved 5/3 and I haven’t been able to take a deep breath or talk loud since. Of course, I am breathing, just hurts in center of chest if I try to take a deep breath. I’ve been too tired to do the walking. I did finally walk for 10 minutes today but had to stop and rest twice. Nothing but Tylenol since 5/4 but still feeling weak and mentally foggy. Any thoughts appreciated! I am 65 so I’ve been chalking it up to my age.

Hi Hopeful,

Did the hospital provide one of the breathing apparatus to help take deep breathes? Many people said it helped.

I had surgery on May 2. That feeling of malaise sounds very familiar! Mine lasted for about 5 days. The weakness is most likely from the lack of Protein and nutrients.

There is nothing wrong with stopping to rest! Just take a few more steps each day.

It WILL get better!


HW: 225
SW: 214 (5/2/2018)
CW: 207
GW: 145

[Gundy 139]

They put some blue thing in my bag to go home with me that looks like some breathing thing. They either didn’t show me how to use it or I don’t remember. [emoji30]. I tried breathing hard in order to push what’s inside up the tube but I can’t get it to budge. Am I doing it wrong? How long and how often am I supposed to be doing this? 5 minutes 3 times a day for instance?

Suck in, not blow out!


HW: 225
SW: 214 (5/2/2018)
CW: 207
GW: 145