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[IreneT]

I just had my surgery this past Wednesday. Had open bypass (rous en y); along with my gallbladder being taken out - I had gallstones. I am home already. The biggest problem I have is that I have this horrible phloem cough constantly. Very loose. When I was in hospital they told me it was from being intubated and out. Low grade fever - very like 99.5 tonight. Constant cough which doesn't help soreness from surgery. Has anyone else experienced this postop?? I'm brand new here and will be reading, listening and joining in, I hope.

Any answers would be appreciated. Drinking as much as I can. I have NO appetite - first time in as long as I can remember.

Thanks!

Joe

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

did you get a breathing exercise thing from the hospital. You should be using that ofter. You have to build your lungs back up after surgery.

 

[Ms. Beckie]

Keep in touch with your doctor, while this is common after surgery it can lead to complications. Try and cough up as much of the "stuff" as you can, and I think exercise helps. It does get better.

 

[Karenina]

Yeah, you need one of those things where you blow into it and make the ball go up. great exercise for your lungs.