Is it normal to have shortness of breath a week after surgery?

No, call your surgeon

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

no call now

or go to the er

I did. She is calling me back after she talks to two others. It happens when I am walking around doing little things and getting ready. Also walk up my steps.

not normal at all

The nurse told me to come down to the we and get blood work and a chest x-ray done.

The nurse told me to come down to the we and get blood work and a chest x-ray done.

glad you called, let us know when you can

Not normal.... I'm glad you contacted your doctor... please keep up posted. Some shortness of breath on excertion is normal for anyone but if you are getting it without excertion, you doctor needs to know.

Keep us updated!!

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Hope things are ok - it was very good that u called!!

Steph, you ok?

Well I got back from the hospital it was just because my lungs were not opening fully. Gotta use this breathing thing to work on it. Now I just got another call saying they want me to come down over night because my electrolytes are low.

The breathing machine really helps!!! I'm sure a few iv's of Fluid will make you feel better.

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Yeah when I first got it they said to use it before meals and before bed. I just take deep breaths and try to reach a number. Now they want me to do this thing every 5-10 mins.

Hoping they get you fixed up. Some of the lobes of your lungs aren't fully opening and getting air in. So doing the breathing exercises with that thing will help open them up. I have asthma and have been practicing with that pre op to keep my lungs open. I am just so glad you went to the Doc. I was so worried for you. If they give you some IV fluids that will really help you feel better. Gentle Hugs

Well I am still here. They are saying something about my bodies acids or something is out of whack. Not really sure. I have a tumor on my pituitary gland and they think it may have something to do with that and want to talk to a neurologist and or endocrinologist. I take meds for it to shrink it. Said I might go home tomorrow. This is bull crap but for the best!