So, I just went through gastric bypass on March 8th, the first week post op was just fine. However, after my 1 west post op, I have been noticing some breathing problems. I can't seem to catch my breath. I can't take a shower without having to sit down afterwards to breath or walk up a flight of stairs without my chest tightening and I have to sit down. This is not normal for me. I have no pain or fevers and I had some vitals checked and all my vitals look good and my oxygen was 98%. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you know what it is?

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Are you a smoker?

Are you experiencing any heart complaints?

I would go to the doctor because it may be a blood clot that traveled to your lungs. Just to be sure. Sooner than later.

If you do smoke please realize that problems often hit suddenly, out of the blue. One day you can be fine and the next day you exhibit all the symptoms of emphysema or COPD.

It may just be run of the mill fatigue and low energy from calorie restriction. Check with a doctor just to be sure.

I have never been a smoker, and I see the doctor tomorrow, but I figure I would throw the post out there

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Agreed. Post-op breathing problems are nothing to take chances with. You should call your surgeon as soon as possible.

Edited March 23, 201610 yr by Thucydides

I don't mean to be an alarmist, but I recall somebody who had a complication (might have been a leak) - her first symptom was shortness of breath. Don't mess with this - it is an item of urgent follow up.