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I had a very similar exp, and it turned out to be a clot in my lung. the pain was terrible and the nursing staff chalked it up to gas pains. it was awful.... took a week for them to determine that I was telling the truth that something wasn't right. but i did thinners for a few months and now everything is fine. I apparently clot easily, being that this is my second clot, both provoked by surgeries. so for future i have to tell all, that I clot easily

I has a similar experience but mine was a pulmonary embolism in my lung. Excruciating painful and took them too long to diagnose on my opinion. Spent and addition 10 days in hospital. Terrible. But no surgery regrets

Hi, I have clot issues and after my surgery I developed a pulmonary embolism (lung blood clot). It was unbelievably painful. They kept insisting that I blow into that tube thing with the ball and I thought I would die. I could hardly walk, sneeze, cough or breathe without intense pain. I’d ask, for sure. Took a while for it to subside with medication

that sounds terrible. I agree, you can't keep it from your spouse. I think it's in your best interest to work on your marriage. you married him for a reason, i assume. I assume you love him and he loves you. i think that you should get that worked out before you go through a life change like this.. He will notice.... I sure hope you find the support you need.

Hi Tamzab. i too had a horrible experience with the surgery. I was in for 4 days, blood clot in my lung, lots of pain, and an infection. it was terrible. those first few months were terrible and i honestly began to regret the surgery. I remember not being able to keep in a drink of water, and thinking, "will i never be able to take a big drink of water again?" but time heals all things..... it did get easier, and now, after losing nearly 100 pounds I can say i'm healthier than i've ever been and my energy level made it all worth while. hang in there. it does't get better. just needs some time.

it's a personal choice for all of us. A lot depends on how close or accepting you are with your friends and family. I chose not to tell anyone about my surgery except a few super close non judgmental friends and my mom. I wished I hadn't told my mom but I needed a ride to the hospital! I recognize that when an old friend who hasn't seen me in a year or better sees me it's kinda a shock and curiosity gets the best of them. after all, it's hard not to wonder how someone you know was nearly 300 pounds is suddenly standing before them at 160!!! So when i'm asked, i have a standard answer, that is probably not entirely true. I say that i've dropped about 50 pounds and i came off of a heart med that was causing me to retain water. LOL yes, it's a lie, but it gets bought the quickest and without follow up questions.