I will be one week post op tomorrow. I went to the store yesterday and i got so winded my chest hurt i could breathe but it seemed my like chest wouldnt expand enough to let me. My mom said its because i need to build up the stamina but jeez I felt like a walking heart attack.

I am also having a hard time drinking my food i feel like everything is getting stuck in my throat/chest. even fluids. Anyone have any advice? I am taking gas-x and tylenol every 6 hrs and prilosec 1x day.

Oh and just a quick TMI..... when should I worry about not pooping???

I will be one week post op tomorrow. I went to the store yesterday and i got so winded my chest hurt i could breathe but it seemed my like chest wouldnt expand enough to let me. My mom said its because i need to build up the stamina but jeez I felt like a walking heart attack.

I am also having a hard time drinking my food i feel like everything is getting stuck in my throat/chest. even fluids. Anyone have any advice? I am taking gas-x and tylenol every 6 hrs and prilosec 1x day.

Oh and just a quick TMI..... when should I worry about not pooping???

Hi on my 10th day after surgery and I'm experiencing gas still dr told me too walk to help move it and I was using the using the bathroom now I'm 2 days without going its probably because we're only eating liquid foods ugg...I know that the breathing thing u use to strengthen your lungs may work to help for breathing

yea I have been using it.... my lungs feel fine its my chest that feels tight. yea it seems like a catch-22 I walk around to help my gas but my chest feels so tight after walking around. so frustrating.

yea I have been using it.... my lungs feel fine its my chest that feels tight. yea it seems like a catch-22 I walk around to help my gas but my chest feels so tight after walking around. so frustrating.

Wow hope u feel better soon its weird because my nutritionist said every one of her patients had different results good luck ????

Wow hope u feel better soon its weird because my nutritionist said every one of her patients had different results good luck dde0a

My issue is I start purée Monday and I'm looking for good recipes

rian2010, I had difficulty breathing when I got home from the hospital. I took Gas-X and when that did nothing, I tried Prilosec. Turns out that for me my chest muscles were all stretched out and sore from when I was pumped up with all the gas in the OR. I started applying heating pads and felt so much better. I'll be 3 weeks out on Monday, and now whatever breathlessness I have is from being out of shape!

As for food/liquids: I found hot liquids went down easier, and I had to take REALLY SMALL sips those first days. Your new tummy will adapt. I just started pureed foods, and after just a few bits, I know about it, and can feel the restriction starting just below my breastbone. Rest assured it's all part of the process.

Be well...

i shoveled the foot of snow we got yest and i felt fine after that but for some reason walking too much just wipes me out!! thanks denise i might try the heating pad thing... my ribs feel like they have been stretched out.

yest i was fine with foods and today im having the same getting stuck feeling with tomato Soup. maybe its too acidic.