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Posted 3/23/2016 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
I had lap hiatal hernia repair with Nissen 2/15. I thought I was doing really well ~ back to work 2 weeks post op. about 2 weeks ago I got what I thought was a cold which settled in my chest. I was coughing my head off ~ could not get the mucous to come up causing pain and SOB. I went to my IM a week ago & he gave me amoxicillin, codeine cough syrup & told me to take 12 hour Musinex.i had become dehydrated since seeing surgeon 2 weeks post op. My problem is that I thought I was getting better but the last few days have been a nightmare~ I'm ok at work, but in the middle of the night I wake up coughing with pain in my L shoulder, chest etc. to the point where it hurts to take a deep breath. I am so so tired all the time too. I'm still SOB which was one of my pre surgery symptoms ~ half of my stomach was out. My IM told me to come back in a month ~ I will finish the antibiotic Monday. I am very afraid of what's happening to me! I was doing so well. Any insifght or advise? Has anyone else had any of these symptoms this late in recovery? Thank you
Posted 3/24/2016 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I can only comment on the sob. took almost 4 months to abate, and I had to train myself, to fight the urge to take a deep breath, so as not to create an anxiety related issue. at 7 months post op, my stomach is still, not back to normal, in terms of not worrying about, what goes into it or how much. I still get tightness in my chest, also my energy levels, are not back to were they were, before this all happened. that being said. I realize now, more than ever, that this is a long, and hard recovery, but you have to stay focused, and try ever so hard to not let it become a more mental fight, than it has to be.
Posted 3/24/2016 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you ~ I appreciate your insight aero1. I think a lot of my problem is not recognizing what a long journey this is
Posted 3/24/2016 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
I think a lot of us don't realize how long it takes to heal completely from this surgery. I had my repair the day after you. I still suffer from SOB although it isn't as bad as before. lgse have you tried sleeping with a wedge pillow? Pile of pillows never worked for me so I use a we d get with a pillow under my knees to keep from sliding so much. Also have you tried a humidifier at night?
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