Question:
What makes ones lungs collaps after WLS?

   — Christy M. (posted on October 31, 2002)

October 30, 2002
Your lungs won't collapse because it was WLS surgery, they can collapse from any surgery. I think its from the anesthesia? Either way, I know your lungs can collapse after any surgery.
   — Monica H.

October 30, 2002
Hey there, im not a dr or a nurse but i beleive when we are put to sleep most our bodily function shut down, when we wake up after surgery, its up to us to get them flowing again, bowl, lungs and such...I remember my lungs were collapsing after surgery because I wasnt breathing enough I wasnt excersising them. its important to do the breathing treatments and excersising ur lungs after surgery so you can get them working again otherwise they will collapse and you will get ill and also it hurts i remember feeling it...good luck to you
   — Deanna Wise