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Posted 11/24/2017 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
I had surgery 4 days ago. I had the lap nissen. I am experiencing chest and back pain and shortness of breath. Is all of this normal?
Posted 11/24/2017 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. A lot has been moved around inside of you. Your body is healing and trying to rid itself of the CO2 gas used to inflate your abdomen during surgery. Walk around as much as you can. But don't ignore a fever and make sure your bowels are moving and not backing up. Call your surgeon if you feel the need but recovery from this surgery is tough.

-Mark
Posted 11/24/2017 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Also, try to take some deep breaths regularly. It's not comfortable but needed. I was given a spirometer and told to use it 3 or more times a day.

-Mark
Posted 11/24/2017 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much Mark
Posted 11/24/2017 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
I'm still using mine everyday! I cried all day yesterday from the pain. Today is a little better but still hurts.
Posted 11/24/2017 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
How long was your recovery time?
Posted 11/24/2017 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Recovery is a long process so be patient. I had extreme shoulder pain for 3 solid weeks post surgery. I didn't feel things were turning around until 7 weeks. The surgery was successful and I don't regret it but finding a new normal has taken a long time. I'm 9 months post surgery.
Posted Yesterday 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much Mark!
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