I'm officially 3 weeks post op and I notice that even walking slow distances I get out of breath easily. That didn't happen before surgery.

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Yes that's happening to me and today is a week post-op I even have sweat spells I hope that does last for long.

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I would check with your doctor. Doesn't have to be your surgeon either. Sounds like something is going on since you didn't have it preop. Were you at the same activity level?

I would check with your doctor. Doesn't have to be your surgeon either. Sounds like something is going on since you didn't have it preop. Were you at the same activity level?

Will do that asap. Yes I was

I thought it was common.

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It is, you have to regain your strength level you had before surgery . Remember you have had a major surgery and it does take awhile . I am almost three weeks post op and started back to work on light duty as a Funeral Director /embalmer. You have to remember to walk and drink your shakes stay hydrated and listen to your body . It will improve day by day. I am still experiencing that; but you will be fine.

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@@ljohns86 I thought I was alone.

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm also starting now to slowly exercise and walking.

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@@ljohns86 I thought I was alone.

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm also starting now to slowly exercise and walking.

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I started immediately after surgery exercising walking around my complex I did a little a day with the encouragement of my Dr , my drill sergeant wife, and co drill sergeant dad. They pushed me to move which I'm grateful. Because work takes a whole lot more energy, but since returning I do alittle more each day . It isn't as bad. Pace yourself and don't overdue it. It's like running a marathon you have to retrain and recondition your body and muscles just as you have to retrain yourself to eat.

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I'm 6 weeks post op and 49. I seem to have an 'off' day now and then when I feel a little breathless and kind of weak. During those times, I give myself permission to rest more and go back to basics...enough water? Protein? All in all, I feel lighter and have more energy. 28 lbs. down.

yes, definitely check with your clinic. it could be just an effect from anesthesia or the fact that you are healing...but you never want to presume that any new symptom is nothing!

good luck