Hey everyone, I'm starting day 5 post-op tomorrow. I want to know if anyone had complications with SOB or hyperventilating? I had to be admitted back in for those two and was also borderline dehydrated. And how long is this gas or pains in my abdomen going to go away? I also have bradycardia (slow heart rate) and heart palpitations. Anyone having or had this type of experience?

I haven't had any of the conditions you've spoken about but I do remember my diaphragm was not happy and it hurt like hell to take a deep breath. It did start getting better about day 5 or 6, Right now you need to concentrate on #1 getting you liquids down, #2 Walk for at least 5 minutes every couple of hours. (This helps with the gas pains) use a heating pad a little for your tummy and alot for your back. Try to relax, you've just had major surgery you need time to heal. This is not an easy path, but for most of us the few days of pain are way worth it in the long run.

I didn't have shortness of breath or bradycardia, but I had a hard time taking a deep breath for almost a week after surgery. I was concerned that it was something other than gas, but it went away at around the same time as the pain that I knew was gas went away. I thought I had ruined my life the first few days after surgery. I had never had surgery before so I was not at all accustomed to how horrible I would feel. As of tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op and I feel great. Each day really does get better. I hope you're feeling better soon!