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Coughing post-op. Any tips?

Hi all!

I had my revision from lapband to sleeve with duodenal switch On Monday 12/26.

I feel the need to cough, but it hurts like hell to do so.

Any tips on how to make it easier?

Katy W- Louisburg, NC

DS scheduled for 12/26

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      press a pillow firmly against your abdomen while coughing. the pressure helps hold things in place and hopefully it won't hurt as bad.

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    press a pillow firmly against your abdomen while coughing. the pressure helps hold things in place and hopefully it won't hurt as bad.

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    The only option is to hold a pillow firmly in place.

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    I agree with the pillow. Be very careful not to cause yourself a hernia (like I did by deciding to clean my hard wood floors on my hands and knees the day I got back from the hospital).

    Was your surgery open or lap? Mine was open. I have since had the hernia repaired (what a relief)!!!

    I really hope you don't have to go through that so be careful with yourself.

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    Mine was lap! The pillow really helped! Thanks you guys!!

    Katy W- Louisburg, NC

    Lapband revision to VSG with DS

    HW- 297

    Weight at Surgery-279

    CW- will update at two week appt

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