Thanks,


you're right, I wasn't able to find anything in any of the forums about shortness of breath side effects post-op, and was curious if it was quite common or not, or how long it lasted for most people who did have it. Yes, I was having shortness of breath since the surgery, even when in the hospital, I just figured it would resolve in a week or so. it's been 5 weeks post-op and i'm still having to walk extremely slow (having to take breaks every 10 ft or so), even when i'm just resting I still struggle to breathe sometimes, throws me off guard every time (a couple times a day). As to a spirometer, No i wasn't even given one when I was in the hospital or when I was discharged home, I never even heard of it, until I just googled it. Thanks again for the responses!!

Katie