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Shortness Of Breath?

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Stephanie    49

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

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Vicki Loichinger    444

Vicki Loichinger
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no call now

or go to the er

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Stephanie    49

Stephanie
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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.

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kisersassy    369

kisersassy
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not normal at all

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Stephanie    49

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

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Vicki Loichinger    444

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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

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BBdoodle    483

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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.

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juditha    48

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

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worm2872    635

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Steph, you ok?

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Stephanie    49

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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. :(

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Stephanie    49

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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.

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Vicki Loichinger    444

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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

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