Hey all. I was sleeved April 2nd. I had to stay in the hospital extra day because of a low hemoglobin. Anyways I was discharged on Weds night. I discontinued narcotics Thursday (there's a history there) and have been managing with Tylenol. Saturday (yesterday) I felt really great, actually drove around the block to Walgreens. I was all over my incentive spirometer as well, maybe too much? Now when I take a deep breath I get a pain under my right breast. I sent an email to my Dr's service. But would overdoing the spirometer be a potential reason for the pain? I'm afraid to use it more and further injure myself, but know it's crucial to my recovery.

Anyone else ever experience something similar?

Edited April 8, 20188 yr by jesse3110

I am right now. And it also feels a little similar to heartburn symptoms at times. I had my surgery 3/22.

I called Dr said it is an issue maybe right after surgery with your lungs. Need to use that device they gave for breathing

7 hours ago, it'sonlythefirststep said:

I called Dr said it is an issue maybe right after surgery with your lungs. Need to use that device they gave for breathing

Yeah, I think I OVERUSED mine yesterday. Its starting to subside a bit now.

Hey all. I was sleeved April 2nd. I had to stay in the hospital extra day because of a low hemoglobin. Anyways I was discharged on Weds night. I discontinued narcotics Thursday (there's a history there) and have been managing with Tylenol. Saturday (yesterday) I felt really great, actually drove around the block to Walgreens. I was all over my incentive spirometer as well, maybe too much? Now when I take a deep breath I get a pain under my right breast. I sent an email to my Dr's service. But would overdoing the spirometer be a potential reason for the pain? I'm afraid to use it more and further injure myself, but know it's crucial to my recovery.
Anyone else ever experience something similar?

So I did have some chest pain several days after surgery. I had some fluid build up around my lungs. Probably due to me not using the spirometer. It took about a week for the pain to subside.

I have decided to go to ER after talking to my doctor. Here now for this reason

9 minutes ago, it'sonlythefirststep said:

I have decided to go to ER after talking to my doctor. Here now for this reason

Best of luck to you, better to be safe. I'll keep you in my thoughts.