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I came on the site tonight looking for some promising answers' date=' and I am so glad that I found this Forum! I had my surgery on Tuesday afternoon, and the people in my doctor's office told me that I would be ready to go back to work by Friday. I have been feeling like a total wimp, because there is no way I am heading back to work feeling like this. Now, after reading the comments, I feel like I may be feeling a more normal level of pain. There is bruising at my incision ports, and that is tender. I haven't been able to sleep in my own bed lying flat since I came home though, and I am a little concerned about that. I have the pain in my shoulder and gas, but my scariest feeling is not being able to take any deep breaths. It is really hard to breathe. Has anyone else experienced that? Thanks.[/quote']

Welcome to the forum, it is really a great place! The amount of pain you seem to be feeling is normal. You seem to be about where I am in terms of recovery and I had mine a day before you. I still get the feeling of it being hard to take a deep breath, but my doctor says that will stop once the swelling is all gone. And don't push yourself with going back to work! I don't go back until Wednesday. Good luck on your journey and see you around!

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Thank you! I was afraid I was having some weird side affect because of my asthma. Honestly, I can't wait until it doesn't hurt to lay flat and I can sleep in my own bed again! Hopefully we can chat again soon. There are very few people that live out here that have had anything like this done, so I have no one local to talk to. I think these forums are going to be a lifesaver! Thanks for the peace of mind!

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