Deep breaths hurt

mtck176
on 12/7/12 6:44 am - NJ

VSG on 11/21/12

along with my back and side pain it hurts when i breath in deeply. is this all normal?

MsBatt
on 12/7/12 6:50 am

No, it's not normal. Don't want to scare you, but pain when breathing can be a sign of a pulmonary embolism. GOt to the ER NOW!

bigred_z
on 12/7/12 7:45 am - Independence, KY

VSG on 11/16/12

Yes. The gas they inflate your belly with irritates the diaphragm. Will take a few weeks to dissipate. Walking is the best cure.

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desertmom
on 12/7/12 8:28 am - Dubai, XX

VSG on 03/13/12

If they gave you a spirometer thingy (with the little balls in the bottom) blow that every hour.It really helps.

desertmom
on 12/7/12 8:29 am - Dubai, XX

VSG on 03/13/12

Hehehe,I mean suck on it every hour! Geez ok I cant remember if you breathe out or suck on the thing...but just use it the way they showed you.lol

mimij
on 12/7/12 9:32 am - McDonough, GA

VSG on 10/03/12

I had this kind of pain for 2 weeks near my diaphragm with very deep breathing, which of course I was doing a lot of because you are supposed to. I mentioned it to my dr and she was not worried about it. I think it came from the effect of anesthesia on the diaphragm coupled with all the manipulation of organs during surgery.

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